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Neighbours and my WIFI

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Imrubbishatuserables · 19/04/2020 21:15

Hey!
Straight to point I got a new neighbour in my block of flat a few months ago and she asked for my wifi password to connect her console to so they could watch netflix.. i thought why not.. one other thing connected to it wont harm and she has just moved in.. it's her first home she hasn't had chance to set up her own yet. She then gets a new tv in the last few weeks and connects to my wifi but she has also connected her phone and her mates phone to it as well as they are picking up our google speakers on the network her mate joked they should play songs through my sons one in his room from their phones. So I have no idea how to change the password but would I be unreasonable to turn it off every night at 8PM? Considering we are in lockdown and she cant get her own during this time as they will need to come and connect it up. Previous tenant in that flat never had wifi either.

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CoraPirbright · 20/04/2020 11:20

Are we taking bets for how long it will take the CF to come knocking? I’ll open the bidding - I reckon on/around midday!!

TheStuffWasBad · 20/04/2020 11:23

2.30pm

amusedbush · 20/04/2020 11:26

The neighbour would need balls of brass to come round and complain that the wifi isn’t working! Shock

Although she’s obviously a right CF to have been sharing the password with friends so I wouldn’t be surprised.

SerenDippitty · 20/04/2020 11:28

If she comes round I’d be tempted to insist you haven’t changed the network name/password and it must be a problem with her console/phone/whatever. She’d have to an incredibly cheeky fucker to insist you show her proof of that.

Twisique · 20/04/2020 11:29

Tell her you can't afford it anymore, ask to borrow hers!

NoMorePoliticsPlease · 20/04/2020 11:31

I cant believe you did that! YOU are paying for their WiFi. STOP IT

Anthilda · 20/04/2020 11:34

I agree with changing the router name Grin

Herpesfreesince03 · 20/04/2020 11:35

Let us know if she knocks! I can’t imagine anyone being that cheeky!

UnfinishedSymphon · 20/04/2020 11:40

Firstly if she knocks on the door, don't open it because of Covid - she should be keeping her distance. It will then be much easier to tell her she's not having the password again

Anthilda · 20/04/2020 11:46

@Herpesfreesince03. Oh but there are people that cheeky, my friend had a neighbour like this too. The neighbour actually did knock and asked what was going on.

UnderTheIroningBoard · 20/04/2020 11:50

If she comes knocking, which she may, tell her you've had it cut off as you don't use it enough and have unlimited data. Feign surprise she is still using it after all this time. (if you don't like confrontation). Otherwise tell her to eff off if you don't mind a barney with the neighbours.

forgetthehousework · 20/04/2020 11:51

Well done OP. By the way I just love SerenDippitty's suggestion Grin

Suchafaff · 20/04/2020 11:55

My work pay for my internet as I 100% work from home. Part of my agreement with them was that only members of my household had access to the internet. I also had to change the password on the router every 3 months which was a pain, but it was free so I did it.

JudyCoolibar · 20/04/2020 11:55

Surely the neighbour will connect her joking about spooking your son to you today with you changing the WiFi password?

Probably, but she can hardly complain on that account. It may however mean that she realises that it would be very silly indeed to come knocking and making a fuss.

SeriouslyRetro · 20/04/2020 12:10

I’m surprised she hasn’t actually come round yet

Ginger1982 · 20/04/2020 12:11

"the direct debit went out this morning so I can use that as an excuse and being out of work although being furloughed."

Don't give this as an excuse! Tell her you thought it was about time she sorted her own WiFi!

Apolloanddaphne · 20/04/2020 12:16

What a CF she is! Let us know what she says when she realises she can't sponge off you any longer!

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Imrubbishatuserables · 20/04/2020 12:17

She hasn't knocked as yet..just sent ds to school so if she has seen him go out I wonder whether she will make an appearance while he isn't here.

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Justaboy · 20/04/2020 12:29

Gripping isn't it;))

SophocIestheFox · 20/04/2020 12:40

Don’t give her some random excuse! She’ll try and guilt you out of it, 100%.

You need to shut the whole topic down. If she says anything, just laugh in her face and say “you’re kidding, you’re not telling me you were still using my WiFi after all these months? That’s not what the deal was”, then firmly change the subject and for the love of god, don’t crack and give her the new password!

Rosspoldarkssaddle · 20/04/2020 13:11

You don't need access to set up broadband.
If they have a landline it is activated.
There are mobile broadband boxes from EE
There is mobile phone data.
Change the password and use work as an excuse. 4 months is plenty of time to get sorted. They are taking the piss.

FixTheBone · 20/04/2020 13:23

You've definitely done the right thing. It's a security risk, and a worry.

I police ours constantly, the kids are always putting their mates devices on it, and I'm constantly having to remove or restrict them.

fuggly1 · 20/04/2020 13:25

Change password to cheekycow@ (whatever number she lives at) to remind you not to make same mistake again.

gamerchick · 20/04/2020 13:29

When she knocks just lie if you want. Tell her you can't afford the internet atm so it's been cut off and when she gets hers connected you can just use hers.

I doubt you'll see her again.

TakemedowntoPotatoCity · 20/04/2020 13:39

Shameless.following for update to see if she knocks!