Pubs that block your mobile network

[Swanjaxs]

Really boils my piss, trying to force you to register for the brewery supplied WiFi so they can sell your mobile number and email address to companies...
Fuck em

 

[Cooperman]

As in they have a phone signal blocker on the premises?

 

[exiledclaseboy]

I did not know this was a thing.

 

[Swanjaxs]

As in they have a phone signal blocker on the premises?

Absolutely, they slow your signal down to the extent that you either sign into the "free WiFi service" or basically give up...

 

[Swanjaxs]

I did not know this was a thing.

It is absolutely a thing used by the large chains.

 

[Cooperman]

As in they have a phone signal blocker on the premises?

I did not know this was a thing.

Me neither.

 

[FearOfAJackPlanet]

This sounds not very legal.

 

[Swanjaxs]

It's true I tells you

 

[jack123]

Absolutely, they slow your signal down to the extent that you either sign into the "free WiFi service" or basically give up...

Lol shut up you nutter, the only thing you have experienced is the wifi blocking the mobile signal, I have experienced it numerous times, unless you sign in, it will block the mobile signal. I think it's a device related issue, why the hell does a wifi network seem to stick it's chest out and block mobile 4g/5g is beyond me, but they always have done.

Sorry, what I should have said, is that when you get this issue, just turn off wi-fi.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Lol shut up you nutter, the only thing you have experienced is the wifi blocking the mobile signal, I have experienced it numerous times, unless you sign in, it will block the mobile signal. I think it's a device related issue, why the hell does a wifi network seem to stick it's chest out and block mobile 4g/5g is beyond me, but they always have done.

Sorry, what I should have said, is that when you get this issue, just turn off wi-fi.

You say "unless you sign in, it will block your signal"
So you sign in, having to cough up your mobile number and email address that allows you "free" access to the brewery's WiFi...
See what I'm saying.

 

[sainthelens]

Never mind the pubs, I've not had a decent signal down the stadium for 10 yrs.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Lol shut up you nutter, the only thing you have experienced is the wifi blocking the mobile signal, I have experienced it numerous times, unless you sign in, it will block the mobile signal. I think it's a device related issue, why the hell does a wifi network seem to stick it's chest out and block mobile 4g/5g is beyond me, but they always have done.

Sorry, what I should have said, is that when you get this issue, just turn off wi-fi.

Turning my WiFi off still doesn't do it for me mate, mobile signal still runs on a hamster wheel

 

[exiledclaseboy]

Lol shut up you nutter, the only thing you have experienced is the wifi blocking the mobile signal, I have experienced it numerous times, unless you sign in, it will block the mobile signal. I think it's a device related issue, why the hell does a wifi network seem to stick it's chest out and block mobile 4g/5g is beyond me, but they always have done.

Sorry, what I should have said, is that when you get this issue, just turn off wi-fi.

Isn’t that literally what Jaxs said though?

 

[Niigata Jack]

Really boils my piss, trying to force you to register for the brewery supplied WiFi so they can sell your mobile number and email address to companies...
Fuck em

Pub visit on a Sunday those were the days, won't do it these days with having to drive on a Monday for work, I go if I'm off and we are away, but can't remember the last time where I'm home and not got work on a Monday!

 

[Swanjaxs]

Pub visit on a Sunday those were the days, won't do it these days with having to drive on a Monday for work, I go if I'm off and we are away, but can't remember the last time where I'm home and not got work on a Monday!

Me and the missus go for a pub lunch most Sundays Max, just a pint and some nosh nowadays.
Used to love my Sunday drinking sessions back in the day, Plough, town, curry. In that order