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Question about that co-working space in Denver I visited last Tuesday
I was in Denver last week for a quick trip and stopped by a co-working spot called The Hive on Broadway. It looked nice online - good reviews, clean photos. But when I got there, the internet was really spotty. I ran a speed test and got under 10 Mbps down. For a freelancer who does video editing, that's pretty much useless. The place was also noisy, like a coffee shop loud, not a work space. I paid $35 for a day pass and left after two hours. Has anyone else dealt with co-working spaces that promise fast wifi but don't deliver? I'm trying to find a good place for a longer stay next month.
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anna7175d agoMost Upvoted
Thirty five bucks for a day pass and the wifi couldn't even handle a basic speed test... that's pretty rough but honestly, have you tried just tethering off your phone for a day? That's what I do when I'm traveling and a place lets me down like that. Crowded spaces are kind of a crapshoot for getting work done, never mind the internet being a total letdown. Video editing on 10 Mbps might as well be dial up in 1998. I'd chalk it up to a bad day for them and check out a library or something next time, way less noisy and free.
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wyattramirez5d ago
Haha yeah, tell me about it! I swear my phone's hotspot has saved my bacon more times than I'd like to admit. One time I was so desperate for a stable connection I actually tethered off my laptop's mobile data - which is RIDICULOUS, because that's not even a thing you're supposed to do. I felt like a clown holding my laptop up by the window like it was a magic wand. But hey, when you're staring down a deadline and the free wifi is slower than a snail on a treadmill, you do what you gotta do. Libraries are definitely the move though, especially if you can snag a quiet corner and bring your own snacks. Just don't ask me how I know the importance of bringing your own snacks... let's just say hunger and slow internet DO NOT mix well.
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