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  • 29-09-2011 11:31am
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    howyanow
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    hi people,
    was looking to install a few internet terminals in our shop and was wondering if any1 could recommend a provider,im already with one company but am not happy with the service.any help appreciated.


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    RATM
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    Can't give you advice on an operator but I read an article last week saying smartphone penetration is at 35% of the population and due to rise to 85% in the next 12 months.

    That means that practically every granny will have the internet in their pocket over the next couple of years, whether they like it or not.

    I'd be wary of signing up to long term contracts with your new operator due to this.


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    Voltex
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    RATM wrote: »
    Can't give you advice on an operator but I read an article last week saying smartphone penetration is at 35% of the population and due to rise to 85% in the next 12 months.

    That means that practically every granny will have the internet in their pocket over the next couple of years, whether they like it or not.

    I'd be wary of signing up to long term contracts with your new operator due to this.

    I was in heathrow a few weeks ago and had a bit of time to kill and went looking for an internet cafe...when i found it, it was actually empty...most likely due to prolifiration of smart phones.


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    ironclaw
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    You'd be better off with a some couches and pay for wifi in my eyes.


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    robinph
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    ironclaw wrote: »
    You'd be better off with a some couches and pay for wifi in my eyes.

    Or couches and free wifi, then sell more coffee or whatever.

    Won't pay for wifi myself unless I'm extremely desperate for a connection, but if it's free then I'll come in an buy whatever it is you have.


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    AndyJB
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    howyanow wrote: »
    hi people,
    was looking to install a few internet terminals in our shop and was wondering if any1 could recommend a provider,im already with one company but am not happy with the service.any help appreciated.

    Morning,
    What type of shop is it? You don't mention. How many internet users are you getting at the moment? Your existing footfall may not warrant a refurb.

    The ongoing running costs for a good WiFi router(s) with free access would be a lot cheaper than financing new terminals. If you have a coffee counter offer the WiFi for free with every purchase.

    I use free WiFi where ever I can, but the big prob I have is access speeds.
    Prevent non-customers hogging service by locking the access and have access codes on your till receipts. This will help maintain access speeds and prevent transient passersby who've not made a purchase. Change codes weekly or fortnightly. For your own benefit make sure the router/s can log their usage. You could use the stats to offer incentives to customers on quite / busy days.

    Best of luck.


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