Yes I do..
2007-01-20 22:40:30
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes.
Why Isn’t Internet Access Free For Travelers?
Frank Gruber 32 Comments »
Internet Access I have been traveling quite a bit lately and have had to rely on public Internet access. Much to my dismay I have found that most hotels and airports still do not offer free Internet access. Why isn't airport and hotel Internet access a standard free feature?
Airport Internet Access
WifiI feel that having to pay for Internet access in airports is unconscionable since travelers are a captive audience and are only in the concourse for a short period of time. I understand it is a business however the price is manifestly unjustice as travelers pay between $5 and $21 for short term access. I would think airports would want to make concourses friendlier to business travelers by offering a complementary service. There are quite a few airports that have taken the lead in this movement as shown in this running list of airports with free wifi. These free wifi airports are most likely supported by advertising. I think most people would look at a few advertisements in return for free Internet access. I just hope that other airports like O’Hare Airport (the busiest airport in the world) and Dulles near Washington, DC would look to please its travelers with free wifi soon.
Hotel Internet Access
Hotel Internet Hotels are also guilty of ridiculous markup on Internet access. Hotels do not have you pay for television, water or electric access but Internet connectivity has not yet been lumped into the category of necessities. I would definitely place it on my list of hotel room must-haves. I stayed at the Bellagio in Las Vegas over the summer and recall paying close to $20 a day for an Internet connection and another $20 for a T1 an Ethernet cable. A recent stay at another luxury resort surprised me with similar $10 a day Internet access charges. In both hotels I paid the Internet access charges but I feel these charges should be rolled in as a complementary service.
Other Access Options
Coffee ShopThere are other Internet access options if the connectivity is as much a part of your life as breakfast. Verizon, Cingular and Sprint among others offer wireless cards and access for between $40-$60 a month which is a steal if you are always on the go and paying for Internet access. Additionally, you could try and find free wifi in your area as I have written previously.
It's not really fair :( even for people who don't travel!!!!!!!
2007-01-22 11:14:00
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answered by Daniella 3
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For the fast development of eduction, economic and to spread the knowledge Internet should be made free so that many brillient students can use the internet and gain vast knowledge that ultimately will benefit our country's development of various field. Govt. of India should think seriously on this matter of making Internet free. Further we all should be thankful to Hon Minister Shri D. Maran for his relentless effort making telephone charges cheap under "India One Plan" Further Internet will help the small business people do export business through internet which will bring a lot of foreign exchange to our country and will also boost economic activities and employment.
2007-01-21 01:18:02
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answered by hazimara 2
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Yes, It should be free means Access to Knowledge should be Free, after it's about growth of civilization as a whole
2007-01-21 19:13:53
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answered by Anonymous
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The Internet itself is free to use. It's the Internet providers who make money by charging you to access it.
2007-01-28 11:18:28
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answered by nostromobb 5
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Yes! I think that all the good things in life should be free!
2007-01-28 18:07:30
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answered by V8 3
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Well no because I like high speed but I know some people use still use dial up so no I don't think it should be free because if it was we might not have the options that we have now.
2007-01-21 09:19:47
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answered by angelofgothic 6
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Yes.. but who should bear the infrastucture cost. If they could find means and ways to get funded for there's nothing like it. Surely we could get the internet free.
2007-01-28 19:50:22
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answered by afraid talking 2
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As long as it's reasonably priced then it's no big deal.Nothing is free,because it takes money to make something,then the creator deserves a profit for his or hers efforts.
2007-01-28 04:22:58
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answered by rodfcutler 1
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Personally yes. But, tell me, how many things you are doing free. There is no free lunch. No service can be rendered free.
2007-01-20 22:45:51
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answered by Anonymous
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I agree with LIFE.....With paid internet itself, we are not getting free time for our family/friends. I shudder to imagine what will happen if it is made free.
2007-01-21 21:43:50
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answered by Electric 7
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