Loss of Internet

Atararo14 · Jul 18, 2026

It's a real problem; you need to switch operators and choose one that offers quality service in your area.

R.Melnyk77 · Jul 18, 2026

In Ukraine, we have more problems with electricity than with communication. Sometimes even during long outages, home and mobile Internet continues to work. But it is difficult with electricity. especially in the heat and frost.

Omar.Imrane · Jul 18, 2026

I only play when I'm at home, so if my internet connection goes down, I usually have other options, like switching to mobile data or using another connection. It doesn't happen often, but I know how frustrating it is when it happens at a crucial moment.

TerryBLE · Jul 18, 2026

It happens from time to time, but yeah, it sucks. Besides, the extra downtime caused by the disconnection usually isn't very helpful in those situations. I also keep my phone nearby.

frost234 · Jul 18, 2026

I play on a personal computer and in such situations I quickly switch to a smartphone.

mimietmour · Jul 18, 2026

Do you hate it when the interruption of internet comes from the site itself. I had to take a replacement league games a few time because of that. Dammit.

martinoni · Jul 18, 2026

Lately I'm having problems with one specific poker platform everyday, and when it happens I have to log with my smartphone using 5G.

choprav · Jul 18, 2026

All you can do is try and get the wifi back on or go somewhere that has free wifi and use it there

successlaw · Jul 19, 2026

If this happens I try to last asap on mobile App and continue from there

Rachidao · Jul 19, 2026

That sucks, I got disconnected especially on GG, don't know why. Sometimes playing at 3 different sites only GG disconnects.

RENEY444 · Jul 19, 2026

We used to lose internet connection several times a year hear in San Diego , but ATT is doing better nowadays . If they have planned work they will notify you in advance .

austral · Jul 19, 2026

The poker sites generally consider a player's internet connection to be the player's own responsibility. Only in exceptional situations—such as a widespread server outage affecting many players—may the site pause the tournament or apply its refund policy.

LUKADONCICMVP · Jul 20, 2026

happened few times can't do anything about it, good internet right now tho

monkeytilter · Jul 20, 2026

The thread was started over 2000 days ago! Hopefully OP has found a better internet provider by now🤔

elflake · Jul 20, 2026

Many moons ago, when I first started playing online, before cable internet, with dial-up phone landline connections, getting disconnected was very common, and sites gave all-in protection if you were disconnected during a hand. People abused this, intentionally disconnecting to not have to call large bets and still finish a hand. They gradually did away with it, going to only 2 or 1 protections per a certain time period or session, and then none I live six miles outa town, buried in the woods and I was able to get cable internet in 2003 which has been very stable over the years, though I only average about 12 mbs these days, while folks in town have fiber internet now with insane speeds, 500mbs, even some over 1000mbs. I don't think they'll ever run fiber out here, but my connection is mostly sufficient now with only one thing running the internet at a time. The only site I have any problems with is Replay, and I don't think it's on my end...

WrongUsername · Jul 20, 2026

happened now internet is really awesome no problems anymore

EiXT · Jul 20, 2026

If I am using wifi and I start to disconnect during a tournament, I sometimes try to connect to a cellular hotspot in hopes it'll hold the connection during wifi reconnection.

But if I am playing on cellular data and start disconnecting without access to other networks, that's just unlucky and I can only hope it gets a solid signal soon lol, it happened a lot, so I just started to avoid playing online outside of home.

Colbefc · Jul 20, 2026

All you can do is say "it happens" and move on.

lwccasz · Jul 20, 2026

It is incredibly frustrating, but I try to switch to cellular data

Magallaneroy · Jul 20, 2026

I don't want that to anyone. It happened to me and it's horrible being at a final table and I was punching when the connection returned the tournament had ended, and despite everything, I was in fifth place. It's the worst thing that can happen to you while playing

ninocabral · Jul 20, 2026

That really causes losses; the sites ought to have a system to identify it and allow a longer grace period for getting back online.

piic · Aug 3, 2026

Unlucky, but a Starlink Will be good for you

thwenth1983 · Aug 5, 2026

Good morning, everyone.

This has happened to me before, but since I play micro stakes, it doesn't affect me that much. Internet disconnections are very rare for me because my connection is usually stable. Right now, I'm using my phone as a hotspot for my PC.

For players who play higher stakes, though, I think it's a good idea to have more than one internet provider—at least two, or even three if you want extra security. It must be terrible to lose your connection while playing a final table for big money.

I don't know how much internet costs in other countries, but here in Brazil I pay about R$100 per month for a 600 Mbps connection, which is roughly US$20. So, if I ever start playing higher stakes, I would definitely have at least two internet connections.

fundiver199 · Aug 5, 2026

thwenth1983 said:
For players who play higher stakes, though, I think it's a good idea to have more than one internet provider—at least two, or even three if you want extra security. It must be terrible to lose your connection while playing a final table for big money.

Definitely a good idea. I recently got broadband installed, which should be faster than my old wireless internet. But I still kept my wireless internet as a backup solution, and today there is actually a lengthy issue (hours) with the broadband. Which would have completely sucked, if I was playing tournaments and did not have a back-up.

khushalprem · Aug 5, 2026

I know exactly how that feels. It's one of the most frustrating things in poker. Losing a big pot or busting on the bubble because of an internet disconnection hurts much more than losing a normal hand. Unfortunately, the only things we can do are use a stable connection, keep mobile data as a backup, and hope the platform has reconnect protection.

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