Connect Fiber and Wi-Fi together for optimal performance.
Connect Fiber and Wi-Fi together for optimal performance.
Usually, connections should only be used where they were installed. Swapping with neighbors is usually discouraged and may result in legal issues.
Morally questionable actions often depend on perspective, but sharing services between houses to lower costs violates contract terms and can be seen as dishonest. Theft occurs when someone takes something without permission, even if it's explicitly forbidden. An ISP loses full income from unauthorized usage, which should not be allowed. Service theft typically involves taking a service without the user’s awareness, fitting the definition. Ultimately, unless the ISP’s contract is poorly worded, your cousin shouldn’t have permission to use the connection at your address.
you feel strongly about this because you believe they ignore your rights. it’s not about stealing, but about respecting boundaries. using someone else’s wifi without permission crosses a line you see as wrong. splitting your internet between homes shows you value fairness, which is why you’re upset.
It would likely break the agreement, and possibly even be viewed as theft. In reality, chances are slim anything would actually occur—only if the provider discovers you might lose access or demands payment. This perspective suggests stealing from large retailers is acceptable since they seem indifferent. You'd be taking a service you weren't entitled to. If the ISP treats your address as valid, it could work, but building setups usually aren't seen that way.