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I suppose that should have been obvious. I would have liked to see rough prices quoted for this since I imagine it could be pricey as well.

by ericras 11y ago

nateguchi 11y ago
Though, not as pricey as the networks at conference centres - and a one off cost too. A box like she has would set you back around £200 (http://www.3grouterstore.co.uk/3G/Proroute-GEM420-M2M-4G-Router.html http://www.3grouterstore.co.uk/3G/Proroute-GEM420-M2M-4G-Rou...)
thaumasiotes 11y ago
Rough prices were in fact quoted, since prices for convention wifi were quoted and the hotspot pricing is less.
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Johnny555 11y ago
No need to get something that fancy for short-range use in a conference booth. I have a $40 T-Mobile Wifi hotspot that I activate for $10/GB when I need it. It came in handy at a conference where the provider's network went down and we could still process credit card orders over the cheap hotspot. Though I imagine that if everyone used them, the cellular networks would not keep up with the demand.
- mikeash 11y ago
  As long as the cellular networks are on top of their game, they shouldn't have a problem. Conference centers can be blanketed in microcells to ensure good coverage even when spaces are extremely crowded and utilization is high. My own (limited) experience is that cellular is more reliable that WiFi in such an environment. Your problem would more likely be accidental interference from other hotspots on the WiFi end.
  - wmf 11y ago
    Conference centers can be blanketed in microcells... Except the conference centers would charge the carriers millions to install any equipment, so the signal usually has to punch through windowless buildings from the outside.
kayfox 11y ago
Convention runner here. Between $100-750 per day. Some plans charge per device, some per jack, some per event. At some events you can get away with using hotel guest Internet, which is cheaper ($10-15 per day). Typically other network connectivity (fiber point to point, dry lines, VLANs, etc) is also expensive. Power is sometimes charged for, but in some states that is illegal or included in the room rentals. Some hotels and convention centers get around that by charging to hook up power, charging for the power drop equipment or charging to turn it on. Don't ever underestimate a hotel or conference center's ability to bill large amounts of money for services their captive clients need. Coffee is $60 a gallon. Prices quoted are from major brand hotels and major conference centers on the west coast of the United States and are in US Dollars.

I suppose that should have been obvious. I would have liked to see rough prices quoted for this since I imagine it could be pricey as well.

by ericras 11y ago

I suppose that should have been obvious. I would have liked to see rough prices quoted for this since I imagine it could be pricey as well.

nateguchi 11y ago

Though, not as pricey as the networks at conference centres - and a one off cost too. A box like she has would set you back around £200 (http://www.3grouterstore.co.uk/3G/Proroute-GEM420-M2M-4G-Router.html http://www.3grouterstore.co.uk/3G/Proroute-GEM420-M2M-4G-Rou...)

thaumasiotes 11y ago

Rough prices were in fact quoted, since prices for convention wifi were quoted and the hotspot pricing is less.

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Johnny555 11y ago

No need to get something that fancy for short-range use in a conference booth. I have a $40 T-Mobile Wifi hotspot that I activate for $10/GB when I need it. It came in handy at a conference where the provider's network went down and we could still process credit card orders over the cheap hotspot. Though I imagine that if everyone used them, the cellular networks would not keep up with the demand.

mikeash 11y ago
As long as the cellular networks are on top of their game, they shouldn't have a problem. Conference centers can be blanketed in microcells to ensure good coverage even when spaces are extremely crowded and utilization is high. My own (limited) experience is that cellular is more reliable that WiFi in such an environment. Your problem would more likely be accidental interference from other hotspots on the WiFi end.
- wmf 11y ago
  Conference centers can be blanketed in microcells... Except the conference centers would charge the carriers millions to install any equipment, so the signal usually has to punch through windowless buildings from the outside.

kayfox 11y ago

Convention runner here. Between $100-750 per day. Some plans charge per device, some per jack, some per event. At some events you can get away with using hotel guest Internet, which is cheaper ($10-15 per day). Typically other network connectivity (fiber point to point, dry lines, VLANs, etc) is also expensive. Power is sometimes charged for, but in some states that is illegal or included in the room rentals. Some hotels and convention centers get around that by charging to hook up power, charging for the power drop equipment or charging to turn it on. Don't ever underestimate a hotel or conference center's ability to bill large amounts of money for services their captive clients need. Coffee is $60 a gallon. Prices quoted are from major brand hotels and major conference centers on the west coast of the United States and are in US Dollars.