Internet Access @ Hilton Head

[poohj80]

I apologize if this has already been asked recently....does HHI offer high speed internet access like the WDW DVC resorts? Is it still $10/day?

Thanks!
PJ

 

[dis-happy]

Don't know about the DVC, but free wi-fi interent access is available at the Mellow Mushroom, located next to the Harris Teeter right outside the entrance to Sea Pines. It would be about a 10 minute drive from DVC.

HTH

 

[poohj80]

Thanks, but we're looking for access for our room.

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

I would try calling. A gentleman asked the front desk where the business area was...the front desk person looked puzzled so he explained he needed internet access. She gestured at a terminal in the lobby and said it was $5 for 30 minutes (he was carrying his laptop). I didn't see any dataports in the room although at least one of the phones had a port labeled "data". It is 75 cents for any phone call with (ridiculous) additional charges for long distance. Long distance is defined as "off-island".

I say get thee to the mellow mushroom.

 

[RobDoc]

The HH resort does not have broadband service, but there is a dataport on every phone to allow dialup connection.

I use a local provider at HH (Hargray) and the cost was $10 for the week. There is a charge for local calls (.75 for guests and .35 for DVC members), but the call length is then unlimited. Make certain that any dialup connection is a local call- basically, anything off the island is long distance and very costly.

 

[dis-happy]

Do you happen to have earthlink? If so, there is a HH access number you can use for dial-up that wouldn't be a toll call.

 

[poohj80]

Thanks to all! I was hoping they had broadband, but it's good to know what to expect. Doc, do you have any more info on HarGray? We have an 800 number for dial-up if necessary and I assume we would only be charged the .35 connection fee if that for dialing toll free.

 

[RobDoc]

Hargray is the telephone company for the island. I just look under "Internet Service Providers" in the Yellow Pages once we get to the room and call them directly (.35 per call or use your cel phone). They have a special rate for vacationers and will set up your account in about 10 minutes.

Each dialup connection is .35 for members. There are a few national ISP's available - they do have local numbers for AOL if you want to load up a free trial version of that service - but then you have to deal with pop-ups and other intrusions for months afterwards.

As noted, there are also providers with 1-800 numbers, but for $10 the local service is pretty simple.

Enjoy!

 

[Disneyaholic]

You can also sign up for AOL -- you get a zillion hours free when you first sign up. Then you can use the local AOL dialup from your room.

 

[poohj80]

Thanks, but we refuse to deal with AOL....EVER.

Hargray sounds like the way we'll go but just so everyone knows, the cost has increased to $15 per week for vacationers according to their web site.

 

[RobDoc]

Thanks for the update on the Hargray charge. IMHO, $15 is still a bargain if you'll plan to be online much at all. I get local service in many locations where netzero isn't available and have usually paid $20 for a week.

Enjoy!

 

[poohj80]

One more question...how is cell phone coverage on the island?

Thanks again!

 

[dis-happy]

Cell phone coverage has been upgraded in the past couple of years. Overall, pretty good. I'm on Sprint and there is one area of Sea Pines where I don't get a signal. My dh has ATT and has no problem. HTH

 

[poohj80]

Thanks, a coworker today mentioned that Hilton Head is known as the island of no cell phone coverage so I began to worry.

 

[TIdoublegaER]

I have T-mobile and haven't had problems with service.

 

[dis-happy]

P.S. Happy travelling tomorrow, poohj80. See you Wednesday!!!

 

[Judique]

Originally posted by poohj80
One more question...how is cell phone coverage on the island?

Thanks again!

Here now and using Nextel and Verizon with no problems.

 

[poohj80]

We arrived safely too and haven't had any problems with cell phones but Hargray's 24/7 customer service number took us to voice mail.

 

[deerh]

Enjoy HHI this weekend!!
Hope it does not rain, and plenty of sun!!

P.S. I have cingular cell service, it is great in HHI!
ENJOY your trip!

Deerh