Re: [OT] Managing internet access and implications in a holiday let.

[Simon Lockhart <simon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun Jan 22, 2012 at 12:19:36PM -0000, ian wrote:
> Q1. Is there any way I can limit the capacity a guest can use at the
router
> or ISP?

Not easily. You'd be better off looking out for someone offering an
uncapped
service - just because there's no LLU doesn't mean you're limited to just
BT.
(Although, that said, BT might be your best option for an
"uncapped" service)

> Q2. What are the legal implications of allowing someone access to my
internet
> connection if they do something illegal?

Make it a term of the rental agreement that the booker takes full
responsibility
for anything done on the Internet during their booking and that you'll pass
on
the details of the booker to law enforcement agencies if requested. If
anyone
came after you for illegal activities via the internet connection, just
respond
that you were not the user of the Internet at that time, and here's the
details
of the booker. I'm not a lawyer, but that seems like the sensible route.

> I assume the simple option is to go with BT and enable the Openzone
feature
> but that means my guests would have to subscribe to use the service.
If it
> gets me around any legal implications it may be the only sensible
option.

If you went doesn the BT Openzone route, I'd probably not bother using it -
I
can use my 3G dongle for cheaper :)

Simon


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