Guest Internet Usage

[Rodger2]

Hosts in AKLD please be aware that Germans tend to skype and use insane amounts of Data, I just recieved my internet account for last month and its 100g over my 120g allocation...

there was 25g used just in 1 day, (my goodness are they doing live porn or something!?)

anyway inform your guests on checkin that the WiFi is an Amenity/Service provided free of charge and limit there use to around 1g - 2g per day, or further charges may apply after checkout from there deposit.

Make sure you can view your daily usage so you can stay on top of high (users) usage.

[David-and-Fiona0]

It may be easier to set up your router with another SSID and you can limit the speeds. 

[Sarah456]

Most brands of internet routers have a smartphone app you can download which allows you to monitor your monthly usage everyday and see what devices are connected (and guests too).  You can monitor daily usage and control/manage connections.  

[Richard250]

Hi Rodger....I empathise...Quite frankly I do not have the time or energy to devote to checking my guests daily data useage! I am about to start up a 2nd Air BandB and looked into rates for broadband.  There is very little cost difference between say a limit of 100Gb or unlimited data.  I am with NOW who are light years ahead of most other ISP's in terms of service, and interesting it is cheaper to go Fibre Optic than ADSL.  I am going to unlimited data on Fibre Optic for $75 incl per month..it doesn't matter then of course how much data any guest uses..hope this helps.

[Camtu0]

Hi, 

I did the same. Opt in for unlimited data with Slingshot and fee is very reasonal

Fast & reliable internet is vital for guests and stress free for hosts 🙂

Cheers

Camtu 

[Lisa104]

I would recommend getting an Unlimited streaming service if you're hosting. Guests from overseas would often not think to ask about this because they're so used to Unlimited data! 

I speak from experience as I did the same to my parents when I moved back from Europe - didn't realise until they got the bill!