Amazing, how when they've painted themselves into a corner, some companies try to sound profound. Verizon's comment in TIME magazine, that "Wi-fi as a public service has serious issues like network congestion and security" is ludicrous. Of course some would defend their ability to charge for something that could be subsidised, or free, just like AOL did until it recently became free.
Here in Tempe, Arizona, municipal wi-fi is a reality. Around the world, cell phone companies are teaming up with wi-fi operators, as well. This picture shows how it's taking shape in other cities.
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