New Posts For Thread: Wifi/3G/Mobile Reception at 2014 Festival.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festivalRead Ian Renton saying they had massively improved the Phone/3G coverage as well as installing Wifi on course that would be getting rolled out at 2014 Festival. He did mention 7 bookies had paid £25k each approximately towards costs - but other firmOnly place I could use the phone for anything was out by the cheese wedges on the Cross Country course and I wasn't staying out there for the week.I came to the opinion that they actually switched the bugger off 10 minutes before each race.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festival?post_id=538467621#538467621Only place I could use the phone for anything was out by the cheese wedges on the Cross Country course and I wasn't staying out there for the week.I came to the opinion that they actually switched the bugger off 10 minutes before each race.Tue, 18 Mar 2014 07:55:35 -0500I'm on EE and 4g, could get on any website etc in the members area but struggled elsewherehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festival?post_id=538465629#538465629I'm on EE and 4g, could get on any website etc in the members area but struggled elsewhereTue, 18 Mar 2014 04:44:53 -0500The wi fi they offered was a complete waste of time.As for mobile data, it has got progressively worse in recent years as more people have smart phones. Virtually unusable for the whole festival in 2013.However, this year, although far from perfect,https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festival?post_id=538453445#538453445The wi fi they offered was a complete waste of time.As for mobile data, it has got progressively worse in recent years as more people have smart phones. Virtually unusable for the whole festival in 2013.However, this year, although far from perfect,Mon, 17 Mar 2014 06:42:57 -0500comingupthehill, agree regarding Betfair.I did 80% of my business with 3x online books, and the rest with BF.Only backing biggies in handicaps was of any value last week.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festival?post_id=538441371#538441371comingupthehill, agree regarding Betfair.I did 80% of my business with 3x online books, and the rest with BF.Only backing biggies in handicaps was of any value last week.Sun, 16 Mar 2014 10:53:48 -0500been going 27 years - wifi was perfect worked all 4 days,mobile betting as arrived.note chelt didn't pay for it only the desperation of big 7 made it happen.best pitches are now behind the stand near the food court or beer tent - rings empty.plus thehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festival?post_id=538441081#538441081been going 27 years - wifi was perfect worked all 4 days,mobile betting as arrived.note chelt didn't pay for it only the desperation of big 7 made it happen.best pitches are now behind the stand near the food court or beer tent - rings empty.plus theSun, 16 Mar 2014 10:41:26 -0500Found it almost as bad as other years. Friday was atrocious even for texting and calls.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festival?post_id=538438543#538438543Found it almost as bad as other years. Friday was atrocious even for texting and calls.Sun, 16 Mar 2014 08:47:11 -0500I'm with EE and have 4G, it seemed much better than usual. able to make calls, txt and use internet and apps to bet. Wasn't perfect were times when I couldn't send a txt as well, but was a massive improvement on previous yearshttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festival?post_id=538437361#538437361I'm with EE and have 4G, it seemed much better than usual. able to make calls, txt and use internet and apps to bet. Wasn't perfect were times when I couldn't send a txt as well, but was a massive improvement on previous yearsSun, 16 Mar 2014 06:30:32 -0500Yep me the same mate. My Dad was on O2 and his was perfect.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festival?post_id=538424751#538424751Yep me the same mate. My Dad was on O2 and his was perfect.Sat, 15 Mar 2014 07:50:34 -0500Same as CCC, Guess you're on Vodaphone as well. Missus had 02 and was constantly using her phone for my betting (Service was great, Only lost signal once all week).https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festival?post_id=538424697#538424697Same as CCC, Guess you're on Vodaphone as well. Missus had 02 and was constantly using her phone for my betting (Service was great, Only lost signal once all week).Sat, 15 Mar 2014 07:43:32 -0500I thought it was horrific. Couldn't make a call or send a text, or get on the internet all four days.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/30222771/wifi3gmobile-reception-at-2014-festival?post_id=538424611#538424611I thought it was horrific. Couldn't make a call or send a text, or get on the internet all four days.Sat, 15 Mar 2014 07:34:51 -0500