Will I Eventually Be Charged For Wifi Service By True.

[tomx2]

Hi.

I just arrived in Thailand(Pattaya) a couple of days ago.

This is the first time I brought my laptop with me and everything is working well.

I get free wifi from the hotel, but can only be accessed in the lobby.

I was the OP in a previous post listing my packaging procedure for my laptop peripherals.

As previously stated I will be staying for 8 months.

Thanks for those who responded.

Yesterday I checked the list of wifi available (8 hotels/business around my hotel), one called ICT free wifi by True”. I also saw this network available in my room.

It requires a registration, login, password, email, mobile, and passport no.

I did the registration and entered a fake mobile and passport number.

I was given 3 months free access and I could renew more time before it expires in 3 months.

So now, I can access the net via wifi using True in my room instead of going to the lobby.

Why I decided to register for True.
Mainly to access the net in my room. It gets very noisy and is extremely hot surfing the net in the lobby.

My concern: Is this service given by True actually free. I guess I come from world of nothing is free as
stated in print. Yes, I did give a fake name, passport no, and mobile, but did give my correct email.

Has anyone used this service?

Can they track my use via laptop Ip address and bill me after 3 months?

Would someone explain why True will have wifi free to the public w/o any compensation?

What is the benefit on their side. Advertising?

I will cease logging in this network until I hear from thaivisa members.

Thanks.

TC.

[ongchart]

Yes its free. Its part of the free wifi network supported by the government. You are lucky to be able to register as there is a quota for each cell. Enjoy it while you can. You won't be charged.

[wpcoe]

Don't the free government-sponsored WiFi networks come with a fairly limited download quota? I thought I had bookmarked some articles which indicated that, but now can't find them.

[tomx2]

Thanks for the replies.

Here's an update.

Logon after receiving the above responses. About 30 minutes into True Wifi, signal dropped off. Login again, message stated, I have exceeded the daily limit login tomorrow..

So yes it's free with only 30 minutes of use per day.

TC.