free Wi-Fi

Is Free Wi-Fi Good Businesss?

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:29:01 -0400

Full article: PC World
Thomas Wailgum
When looking at four businesses' Wi-Fi business models -- Starbucks, McDonald's, Borders and Panera Bread -- one sees a range of connectivity prices, service and payment methods, and underlying customer-relationship strategies.

Network Users Soar Now that Wi-Fi's Free

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:38:46 -0400

Full article: metro philadelphia
Solomon D. Leach
In Philadelphia, thousands of new users have begun patching in to the city’s wireless Internet system since a group of private investors took over and offered free access.

FCC's Free Wireless Internet Plan Is Doomed To Fail, CTIA Charges

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:56:31 -0400

Full article: InformationWeek
Marin Perez
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin proposed auctioning off an unused piece of spectrum with the condition that the winner offer free Wi-Fi in May, the CTIA said this is a horrible idea that is bound to fail.