We need free wi-fi!
Don’t you think that by now free wi-fi should be like public bathrooms?
I mean, not having free wi-fi is already a liability for most places. Can you believe I’m sitting at Toronto Pearson Freakin’ International Airport and there’s no free wi-fi? As usual, you have to connect through any of the paid services that end up costing around $10 a day. Ridiculous.
Hotels? Unless you’re looking to get away from it all, not having free Internet connection is enough reason for most of us to book elsewhere.
Cafes? I can’t count how many times I’ve favoured a Blenz over a Starbucks just because of the free (unlimited) wireless.
Restaurants? I know of people who are taking business lunches elsewhere because of the need to stay connected.
Planes? I can’t believe they’ve done it, but now you can connect to the Internet while flying 10,000 feet above the ground sitting in a tin can with wings. It won’t be long before consumers will favour airlines with wireless capabilities over those who don’t.
Airports? I’m still baffled you have to pay for this in some airports. And even more in a mayor Canadian city…
The point is that we, the consumers, want free Internet access. Not doing so puts bad thoughts in our heads, makes us want to shop at your competitors, rises our cholesterol, and cause nausea.
So please, get with the program and provide free Internet access!
That’s how cell companies think they can get away with selling a stupid “internet stick”… like, really. I want to use up to 6GB of data at breakneck speeds rivaling a 56Kbit/s modem. Come again?
When will CRTC learn to release the masses to boost the economy. Free wifi. Cheap cell data plans. Tether your iPhone or Win Mobile device without penalty.
CRTC: Be bold!
Thanks for writing Jose!
I agree Tony, free wi-fi in more places would boost the economy for sure. You’d see more often investing in different coffee shops working away.
But really, many telecommunications here are so senseless it’s sometimes hard to believe we’re in Canada. Hopefully more and more people voice their opinions and make change happen – I assume that’s how YVR Airport got its free wi-fi.
Thanks for the comment!