stingraybob
Pahrump, Nevada
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Has anyone experienced this situation? While staying in an RV park with WiFi internet access I had a problem with my email. The problem was any pictures or attachments I received were blocked. I checked with Yahoo and they helped me troubleshoot my account, no problem there. I asked the park and they told me to change towers. No change. I started to look on the internet for help. After much searching and many suggestions, it was determined or suggested that the internet provider was monitoring and filtering all internet access. Apparently the park is using the type of software employers and schools use to limit access and screen content. I think if that is the case, the park should be informing guests at check-in. The Pioneer RV Resort in Port Aransas, TX does not and told me it was my problem.
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craziecritter
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The same thing happened to me at the KOA in New Bern, NC during the Labor Day Weekend. They were filtering EVERYTHING. At first I couldn't get to my local TV's website. Emailed the KOA Wireless Police and they fixed it, then we had a Rape of a Realtor in Cary, NC and it wouldn't let me into the article. GOT REALLY ANNOYING. Let me filter my own content.
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Dick A
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The systems may be attempting to limit large file downloads. WiFi systems have limited bandwidth and when folks start downloading large U-Tube files and other video content files it really slows the systems for all users.
Unfortunately, content technology is moving much faster than can be accommodated economically with current bandwidth technology.
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wa8yxm
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Many systems seem to block competitor's E-mail for some reason.
Alas, I know of no way around it.
Now.. Are you an AT&T or related customer? (AT&T customers get Yahoo accounts)
If so, go to the proper customer support web page, find out where the nearest AT&T family wi-fi hot spot is (often a McDonalds or Starbucks) and pay them a visit
You feed them your user name, pick the domain from the pull down, feed in your password and you are now connected by the AT&T/Yahoo network. No blocking.
And a cup of the world's worst coffee (Strbucks) or coolest coffee (McDonalds) while you compute.
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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sneakers145
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I had this happen in a campground also. They said upfront they had parental filters on and if you were 'caught' surfing unapproved sites they'd cut off your access.
Big Brother much?
My email worked there but a few of my work-related sites were blocked ??
It didn't matter as we were only there o/n. I now have a verizon wireless card I can use when campground wifi is spotty.
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Dixiechick
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We use a Verizon card so campground wifi is not an issue for us. Since we use internet banking and pay all of our bills online I am a little concerned about using an unsecured site.
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LouInNM
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Just noticed on the news tonight that the FCC is announcing some new rules regarding the internet that will stop servers from "filtering" or slowing certain downloads. Evidently this is is common with Comcast and some others who slow downloading of films or tv shows. New rules won't allow them to do that, espcially if you're paying for the service in the first plaace. FWIW, I'm not impressed by Comcast; super fast internet really isn't.
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Dick A
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The majority of current FCC rulings are a sham influenced by big money and politics.
The issue is; we have tremendous content and very considerable demand for that content. We also have the technology and the hardware available to deliver the content. However, what we don't have is the "last mile" of delivery medium. There is a vast network of fiber optic trunks and urban loops called "fiber in the loop". What we are still missing is "FTTH" or fiber to the home.
The newer wireless services including Clearwire and WiMax systems will help deliver greater amounts of data at higher bit rates but all wireless systems have very limited bandwidth in relation to content and demand. Thus, until it becomes economical to deliver a fiber drop to each home there will always be a limit on content delivery.
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