MJ01 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Given that they have it in Leeds / Manchester / Liverpool etc & given that the usual chirp on here is "Sheffield is so far behind Leeds / Manchester / Liverpool on (insert topic of choice)", what's not to like?? Maybe Look North will come to see what Sheffield is really like...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beligerence Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Ah of course....maybe better off sticking to 4G then (as far as I know my mobile phone provider does not do this). What mobile phone provider are you on that doesnt have data as part of a package or a chargeable extra? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 What mobile phone provider are you on that doesnt have data as part of a package or a chargeable extra? :confused: I meant they don't take my data and sell it to advertisers. So better to use that than the free wifi which would steal my data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peak4 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Many folks use tablets, netbooks, and laptops without mobile data access, so it seems like a good idea to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Heard this on the news this morning. Apparently offering free wifi is to encourage more shoppers. As shoppers with smart phones but can't afford a data plan are big spenders obviously. Just like shoppers who can afford a car but baulk at paying parking charges. How disappointed are their family & friends when it comes o presents? "I was going to get you a .... but refused to pay the £1.40 parking fee." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Anyone signing up to use the wifi will accept a TOS that allows your location and personal details (name, email address, possibly postal address etc) to be sold on, plus you'll be allowing yourself to be bombarded with spam. Which begs the question of why it's called "free" wifi when it's certainly not - that information has a monetary value and it's being given away. So its not free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byeo Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Which begs the question of why it's called "free" wifi when it's certainly not - that information has a monetary value and it's being given away. So its not free... Because you are agreeing to the TOS, you agree to use this "free" wifi on the basis that you can be tracked via your device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Which begs the question of why it's called "free" wifi when it's certainly not - that information has a monetary value and it's being given away. So its not free... If someone could find a way to charge money for the air we breathe it never be free again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightrider Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Because you are agreeing to the TOS, you agree to use this "free" wifi on the basis that you can be tracked via your device. I'm sure lots of people don't read the TOS and just press accept and think it really is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedith Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Dont see the harm in trying if it isnt going to cost anything. Everything has a cost incurred one way or another. Nothing is free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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