https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/I-have-time-out-issues-when-using-the-chip-reader-Is-there-a/m-p/656087#M8871 <P>So if your problem is connection issues with your cell provider, ask the cell provider if a hotspot could get a better signal than a cell phone.&nbsp; You might be able to have the Hotspot higher to repeat a cell signal to your cell for better connectivity?&nbsp; Not saying it will be better but just something to look into.</P> Mon, 01 May 2023 19:30:29 GMT Candlestore 2023-05-01T19:30:29Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/I-have-time-out-issues-when-using-the-chip-reader-Is-there-a/m-p/655968#M8870 <P>I sell at renaissance festivals in the Northeast and MidAtlantic states. &nbsp;With the rise of applications like Instagram and TikTok, data connectivity at the festivals has become rough. &nbsp;It can be difficult to impossible to maintain the secure connection the chip reader requires. &nbsp;Has anyone come up with a workaround for this other than not using it?</P> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:41:43 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/I-have-time-out-issues-when-using-the-chip-reader-Is-there-a/m-p/655968#M8870 KnightlyJay 2025-09-20T09:41:43Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/I-have-time-out-issues-when-using-the-chip-reader-Is-there-a/m-p/656087#M8871 <P>So if your problem is connection issues with your cell provider, ask the cell provider if a hotspot could get a better signal than a cell phone.&nbsp; You might be able to have the Hotspot higher to repeat a cell signal to your cell for better connectivity?&nbsp; Not saying it will be better but just something to look into.</P> Mon, 01 May 2023 19:30:29 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/I-have-time-out-issues-when-using-the-chip-reader-Is-there-a/m-p/656087#M8871 Candlestore 2023-05-01T19:30:29Z