Sharing internet

Apr 23rd, 2020 12:21 pm

#1

minimalist [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Feb 1, 2006; 5361 posts; 1812 upvotes; Ontario

Apr 23rd, 2020 12:21 pm

I have a question about sharing Bell Internet (DSL 6) between two neighbouring houses:

Is there a chance that Bell will discover this sharing and cancel the internet service?

Any other risks to be aware of?

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Apr 23rd, 2020 12:27 pm

#2

teoconca: Deal Guru; Oct 16, 2008; 10287 posts; 4551 upvotes; Vaughan

Apr 23rd, 2020 12:27 pm

Privacy and credential info, neighbour can get info of other neighbour if they want to.

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Apr 23rd, 2020 12:35 pm

#3

peteryorkuca: Deal Fanatic; Jul 26, 2007; 6812 posts; 4395 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 23rd, 2020 12:35 pm

I would read the copyright torrent thread before sharing internet with anyone.

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Apr 23rd, 2020 12:58 pm

#4

Dave98: Deal Fanatic; Sep 10, 2005; 5408 posts; 3103 upvotes; GTA

Apr 23rd, 2020 12:58 pm

aside from the security and privacy issues, I don't know how I would be able to share a 6 Mbps connection

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Apr 23rd, 2020 1:02 pm

#5

Fraser River Rat: Deal Addict; Mar 4, 2007; 2186 posts; 388 upvotes; Vancouver

Apr 23rd, 2020 1:02 pm

Hi,

Going to assume you'll be connecting to the Bell modem/router. You'll just become another device in the network. This is the same as if you were to access an open wifi connection in a store. I think if you go the "home group" route, you'll be able to keep access of your devices to yourselves.
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Apr 23rd, 2020 1:07 pm

#6

Gee: Deal Expert; Aug 2, 2004; 36610 posts; 9815 upvotes; East Gwillimbury

Apr 23rd, 2020 1:07 pm

No one is really answering your question

The chance of Bell finding out that you’re sharing is slim. It really depends on how you share the connection. If you live in a town house and share a wall with the neighbour, then chance of being discovered is slim to none.

If they are across the street and you are using out door WiFi antennas, they may see the antennas and question why they’re there, but I doubt they would care.

For the rest of you. There are many valid reasons for sharing internet. Maybe the neighbour is a tenant or a relative.

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Apr 23rd, 2020 2:00 pm

#7

minimalist [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Feb 1, 2006; 5361 posts; 1812 upvotes; Ontario

Apr 23rd, 2020 2:00 pm

Gee wrote: ↑ No one is really answering your question

The chance of Bell finding out that you’re sharing is slim. It really depends on how you share the connection. If you live in a town house and share a wall with the neighbour, then chance of being discovered is slim to none.

If they are across the street and you are using out door WiFi antennas, they may see the antennas and question why they’re there, but I doubt they would care.

For the rest of you. There are many valid reasons for sharing internet. Maybe the neighbour is a tenant or a relative.

The neighbour is an elderly person whom I trust very much. I don't think they use their internet much. We are in detached houses next to each other. Not concerned about them scamming me, etc, just the risk that Bell somehow discovers and gives them a hard time.

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Apr 23rd, 2020 2:20 pm

#8

kramer1: Deal Addict; Apr 29, 2018; 2314 posts; 1687 upvotes; Vancouver

Apr 23rd, 2020 2:20 pm

As far as the ISP is concerned, they are being sent data packets from your Modem and are sending them back to the Modem. That is all they see.

They are NOT able to see what you are doing locally on your LAN. Unless of-course if the ISP has custom programmed their modems to send 'em that info. Though I am yet to hear off this in real life and it'd probably be illegal/unethical.

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Apr 23rd, 2020 2:24 pm

#9

singhrh: Deal Addict; Nov 3, 2008; 1809 posts; 486 upvotes

Apr 23rd, 2020 2:24 pm

Seems like you're sharing via wifi, so the neighbour would be just another device on your network. Bell won't know and/or care.
When I am at my neighbours house i still use my own internet connection as it is strong enough for that distance.

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Apr 23rd, 2020 3:39 pm

#10

GoodFellaz: Temp. Banned; Jun 24, 2015; 7649 posts; 2507 upvotes; 0 downvotes

Apr 23rd, 2020 3:39 pm

no ones gonna find out, i shared internet with the guy whos house backs onto my house. We ran a network cable from my house to his, it lasted like 2 years. we also saved money as he paid for half my internet bill. this was when broadband internet was new to neighbourhoods

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Apr 23rd, 2020 4:12 pm

#11

konsensei: Deal Fanatic; Mar 17, 2006; 6913 posts; 5825 upvotes; Burlington

Apr 23rd, 2020 4:12 pm

minimalist wrote: ↑ The neighbour is an elderly person whom I trust very much. I don't think they use their internet much. We are in detached houses next to each other. Not concerned about them scamming me, etc, just the risk that Bell somehow discovers and gives them a hard time.

They can't discover. It is pretty much that you have a very strong wifi, and your neighbours are able to detect it. And you gave your neighbour the wifi password when he/she came over.
There really is no ground for them to do anything.

You can possibly even run a good cable from your house over to your neighbour's and set up another router in their house.

Apr 23rd, 2020 5:32 pm

#12

shabby: Deal Fanatic; Jul 2, 2001; 5189 posts; 2969 upvotes; GTA

Apr 23rd, 2020 5:32 pm

minimalist wrote: ↑ I have a question about sharing Bell Internet (DSL 6) between two neighbouring houses:

Is there a chance that Bell will discover this sharing and cancel the internet service?

Any other risks to be aware of?

You can share your wife with your neighbour, you can share your car with your neighbour yet you don't think you can share your wifi with your neighbour?

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Apr 23rd, 2020 9:33 pm

#13

aasoror: Moderator; Dec 27, 2007; 22665 posts; 15100 upvotes; Kitchener

Apr 23rd, 2020 9:33 pm

minimalist wrote: ↑ Any other risks to be aware of?

Just remember that the account holder will be "legally" liable for whatever the "activities" of all the clients on the network are.

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Apr 23rd, 2020 9:49 pm

#14

Frankie3s: Deal Fanatic; Jul 4, 2004; 9275 posts; 2384 upvotes

Apr 23rd, 2020 9:49 pm

minimalist wrote: ↑ I have a question about sharing Bell Internet (DSL 6) between two neighbouring houses:

Is there a chance that Bell will discover this sharing and cancel the internet service?

Any other risks to be aware of?

Bell won't know their @ss from their elbow providing that both you and the neighbor don't tell anyone that you're sharing. Definitely help your senior neighbor, loneliness is real and if it helps him get through the day then do it. Doubt he'll be doing anything heavy but educate him not to give out personal information or credit card information and that if he isn't sure about something to always ask you first. Tell him this often like I do with my father.

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Apr 23rd, 2020 10:34 pm

#15

batcave: Deal Fanatic; Nov 14, 2003; 5954 posts; 4498 upvotes; LaLaLand

Apr 23rd, 2020 10:34 pm

Bell will never find out. I've been sharing internet connections with neighbours for 20 years.

You might run into problems with such a slow connection though.

Apr 24th, 2020 2:12 am

#16

Keigotw: Deal Expert; Mar 25, 2003; 16879 posts; 5348 upvotes; Markham

Apr 24th, 2020 2:12 am

DSL 6 is very slow already. Sharing will be even slower

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Apr 24th, 2020 2:25 am

#17

divx: Deal Expert; Oct 26, 2003; 37893 posts; 5598 upvotes; Winnipeg

Apr 24th, 2020 2:25 am

here I thought people in ontario is running 1gbit connection from the roger's deal, you can share an entire block with that connection

Apr 24th, 2020 11:45 am

#18

sponge5307: Deal Addict; Jun 4, 2013; 1644 posts; 748 upvotes; Vancouver

Apr 24th, 2020 11:45 am

Other than the fact sharing WiFi with 2 house the neighbour might find the connection to be spotty, disconnect or even lags. Might have to install a mesh router in his house.

Apr 24th, 2020 12:50 pm

#19

badOne: Deal Fanatic; Mar 31, 2017; 6729 posts; 2998 upvotes

Apr 24th, 2020 12:50 pm

No good deed is ever unpunished. I hope the OP is prepared to offer unlimited on site support for this senior's computers and tablets, along with general windows and browser support. Once started down this road it will never end.

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Apr 25th, 2020 4:57 pm

#20

akito925: Deal Guru; Jan 11, 2004; 10193 posts; 1011 upvotes; Toronto

Apr 25th, 2020 4:57 pm

just share wifi you be fine

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