The overloaded Wi-Fi networks in holiday resorts

This year's summer presents particular challenges for public Wi-Fi networks in holiday destinations.

According to a survey, 76 percent of Germans plan to travel this year – and they are bringing more internet-enabled devices with them than ever before.

SmartphonesTablets, laptops, handheld consoles and streaming devices are considered essential travel gear for many.

These devices are used for a wide range of applications while traveling and at holiday destinations: from navigation and video telephony to streaming and online gaming, and mobile working.

The journey there also demands network capacity.

More than half of all holidaymakers (50,5 percent) travel by car, caravan, motorhome or use bus and train.

This means that many people rely on a stable internet connection not only at their destination, but also throughout their journey.

Children want to stream on long journeys, adults want to navigate or quickly complete tasks from their home office.

Peak hours put a strain on public hotspots

The high volume of travel during the summer months coincides with a significantly increased demand for digital connectivity. Shared Wi-Fi networks in hotels, airports, train stations, and campsites must handle a large number of simultaneous connections.

During peak times, this can significantly strain the available network capacity and lead to noticeable reductions in connection speed and quality.

Jonathan Oaks, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Nertgear's Home Networking Division, sums up the problem: "Today's vacationers expect the same internet connection on the go as they do at home, but shared Wi-Fi hotspots often struggle when thousands of people want to stream, work, and navigate at the same time."

Mobile Wi-Fi routers as an alternative

To avoid overloaded and potentially insecure public networks, more and more travelers are relying on portable mobile Wi-Fi solutions, according to NetgearR. These can be used in cars, hotels, airports, vacation rentals, and campsites, offering a private, secure network – regardless of location.

One example of such a device is the Nighthawk M7 Pro WiFi 7 5G Mobile Router, which was specifically designed to provide fast and secure internet access even where shared networks are overloaded or too slow.

Internet is becoming the travel standard

Digital connectivity is no longer a luxury, but an integral part of modern travel – whether for entertainment, orientation or for the mobile office.

Given rising travel numbers and increasing device density, well-utilized public hotspots will reach their limits this summer.

Anyone who relies on a reliable connection would be well advised to equip themselves with their own mobile solution early on…

Sierks Media / PR Agent / © Photo: AllaSerebrina, de.depositphotos.com