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Another motels internet access travesty

Published by Ben Kepes on May 2, 2008 in IT and New Zealand. 2 Comments

In a few weeks I’m attending a four day live in course at a central Christchurch motel. Being hyper connected, I thought I’d contact them to find out what they have in the way of internet connectivity. I received this reply;

Dear Ben

Yes broadband in each room, the charge is 68 cents per minute and $33.75 for a period of 24 hours

Kind regards,

68cents per minute? Thats over $40/hour - that is a new record for me - I’ve experienced motels charging $5 and $10 per hour but $40 that is ludicrous.

I was going to be charitable but I won’t - charging like this needs to be exposed. The motel in question in the Holiday Inn on Avon, Christchurch. If you feel (as I do) that this charge is way over the top, I encourage you to drop them a line at Reservations@holidayinnonavon.co.nz

Outed!

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