Captive Portal vs Open WiFi: Which Suits Your Venue?
Captive portal vs open WiFi explained for UK venues: how each works, how to set up a guest login, common mistakes and UK GDPR / PECR points.
2 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
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Guest Wi-Fi marketing, done properly
Practical guides, checklists, a glossary and set-up guides for UK venues running guest Wi-Fi: consent under UK GDPR and PECR, reviews, email and SMS, hardware.
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If you are new to guest Wi-Fi marketing, these three cover the ground.
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Guest Wi-Fi for pubs: setup checklist
A practical checklist for setting up guest Wi-Fi in a pub: separate network, captive portal, consent, safety settings, signage and what to check after launch.
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Coffee Shop Guest Wi-Fi: A Practical Guide for UK Venues
How a coffee shop can use guest Wi-Fi to build a consented customer list, ask for reviews and stay within UK GDPR and PECR. A practical guide.
6 min read