AirBnB host refuses to fix wifi, disgruntled guest changes settings and locks them out: 'I simply reset the router and changed everything'

There are few things less mildly infuriating when traveling than ending up with accommodation where the wifi doesn't work. For one thing, if you're traveling internationally you're going to be on one of various cellular data roaming plans, which are usually overly expensive for the limited amount of data they offer, leaving you dependent on reliable wifi to take care of data-intensive tasks—and for your daily TikTok doomscrolling session. With this in mind, it's wild how many top-tier hotels (and other accommodations) have you pay through the nose only to fail to deliver one of the most basic services expected of them in this modern age.

Of course, while BnBs can be amazing deals and offer an incredible experience for your vacation, they can also be a lot more inconsistent and hit-or-miss than just booking a hotel. After all, especially in more touristy areas, you're likely to find yourself at the whims of a private lone-wolf individual who might only be in it for the money. That's exactly the situation this guest found themself in when their host refused to allow them access to the wifi, once they figured out how to connect they changed the settings so that the host themselves would be locked out and forced to organize a technician with a hefty call-out fee.

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Posted by Brad Dickson