How is it not stealing if the contract is for a single household? Last time I checked theft of service is illegal.
Isn't MMM himself sharing wifi with his neighbor?http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/05/16/internet-sharing-how-to-get-revenge-on-the-cable-company/
I pay for 600 GB each month. I hardly see how it matters to the cable company who uses that data. I would be concerned both about some random neighbor being involved with kiddie porn and running my data usage up.
Quote from: Gronnie on November 10, 2018, 06:40:06 PMHow is it not stealing if the contract is for a single household? Last time I checked theft of service is illegal."Illegal" implies a criminal court. No cop is going to arrest someone for using a neighbor's wifi with the neighbor's consent unless they're actually, like, breaking the law with kiddie porn or something.It's a contractual matter. A contract has remedies for breach of contract.
It's not legal...https://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/wi-fi-connection-laws.htmlI would tell you no. If you want WiFi then you pay for it. I would not put myself in jeopardy just to lower my bill by sharing with someone else, especially a neighbor that I don't even know.
Is it Legal for me to Share my Wi-fi with my Neighbor?It might not be legal to share your wi-fi connection with a neighbor. This depends on the wording that is found in your individual service contract with your internet provider. Most wi-fi companies prohibit the shared usage of wi-fi for unsubscribed and non-paying users. If this is the case, you could be in violation of contract laws if you share your wi-fi with a neighbor who is not authorized to use the services.Wi-fi internet companies have acknowledged that they can recognize “inordinately high usage” of a single account, which usually happens due to illicit sharing. Thus, your wi-fi provider will be able to monitor your account and can tell if you are in violation of policies. On the other hand, some wi-fi contracts actually encourage the shared usage of the wi-fi connection. It all depends on what type of contract you have with your wi-fi company.
Quote from: Khaetra on November 11, 2018, 04:38:44 AMIt's not legal...https://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/wi-fi-connection-laws.htmlI would tell you no. If you want WiFi then you pay for it. I would not put myself in jeopardy just to lower my bill by sharing with someone else, especially a neighbor that I don't even know.Your link actually contradicts your claim that "it's not legal"Doing it without permission of the neighbor is probably illegal. Which is not what we were discussing.Whether or not it's a contract violation to do consensual sharing depends on the contract. I would think it would be hard to write a usable contract that limits wifi sharing to legal residents of the contracted household. What happens when your brother visits for a couple of hours? Is it a violation to let him on the wifi on his phone?
I would be worried about the neighbor doing something like copyright infringement and then they come back to you. Also it violates the ISP terms of service.
Quote from: Khaetra on November 11, 2018, 04:38:44 AMIt's not legal...https://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/wi-fi-connection-laws.htmlI would tell you no. If you want WiFi then you pay for it. I would not put myself in jeopardy just to lower my bill by sharing with someone else, especially a neighbor that I don't even know.Did you read your link?QuoteIs it Legal for me to Share my Wi-fi with my Neighbor?It might not be legal to share your wi-fi connection with a neighbor. This depends on the wording that is found in your individual service contract with your internet provider. Most wi-fi companies prohibit the shared usage of wi-fi for unsubscribed and non-paying users. If this is the case, you could be in violation of contract laws if you share your wi-fi with a neighbor who is not authorized to use the services.Wi-fi internet companies have acknowledged that they can recognize “inordinately high usage” of a single account, which usually happens due to illicit sharing. Thus, your wi-fi provider will be able to monitor your account and can tell if you are in violation of policies. On the other hand, some wi-fi contracts actually encourage the shared usage of the wi-fi connection. It all depends on what type of contract you have with your wi-fi company.We have one internet account for two units in the same building -- there is wired ethernet to both locations. How 'bout those wifi laws now? :P
Quote from: jim555 on November 11, 2018, 06:44:11 AMI would be worried about the neighbor doing something like copyright infringement and then they come back to you. Also it violates the ISP terms of service.Please link to your copy of the OP's TOS, indicating or linking to the section in question.You spoke authoritatively, thus you must have this information available.