Sorry, I thought there was only the wifi provided by the hotel :)

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From: David Mugnai
Sent: 25.06.2012 19:20
To: europython@python.org
Subject: Re: [EuroPython] Free Wifi zones in Florence

Please do not do it.

We are working very hard to provide a top-notch wi-fi experience and the
last thing we need is random radio devices that interfere with our
access points.

We worked on all fronts to improve connectivity; more bandwidth, more
radio apparatus and the experience of very smart guys.

David

On 06/25/2012 05:42 PM, Erik Allik wrote:
> As I understand, 3G signal is weak in the hotel and the hotel wifi is 
> overcrowded. Therefore, could we consider setting up one (or more) of our own 
> 3G devices (outside the wall, e.g. on a window) that shares itself over wifi 
> to the conference guests? Unless of course it's too much fuss, or too 
> expensive, or both.
>
> Erik
>
>
>
> On 2012.06.25, at 17:40, Giovanni Bajo wrote:
>
>> Il giorno 25/giu/2012, alle ore 15:59, Erik Allik ha scritto:
>>
>>> Does anybody know how fast is the 3G provided by the 20€ local SIM cards 
>>> that we've been offered to purchase? And what is the data usage limit on 
>>> them? In general, are they an OK substitute for wifi? At least for 
>>> non-bandwidth intensive stuff (i.e. no torrent and no Skype video calls).
>>
>> Hi Erik,
>>
>> the 3G SIM is nominally UMTS 7.2Mbps. Actual speed is usually around 1 
>> Mbit/s. It should work OK for mail, mobile web browsing, etc. It feels 
>> obviously slow on a computer. The conference center has thick walls, so 
>> within the rooms you don't always get 3G signal; in that case, your phone 
>> will fallback to 2G EDGE which is obviously much slower.
>>
>> I live in Italy and use 3G all the times; it's an OK substitute for wifi to 
>> me, eg: I never pay for wifi in hotels when I travel around Italy. Obviously 
>> your mileage may vary.
>> --
>> Giovanni Bajo
>>
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