Comments on HighTouch: Paying for wi-fi at airports?

The guy in Dallas is clueless.. they may pay for i...

2007-11-21T07:20:00.000-05:00

The guy in Dallas is clueless.. they may pay for it, but they hate doing it. For example, the Crown Room now offers free access to the t-mobile network because of the number of complaints they were getting from members. I have clerks say it was they biggest complaint before they started this new program. The reality, is wifi is becoming like the lights.. it is expected by most and when it is not available, they pay.. but they also remember and change their behavior. My best example is I now prefer Hampton and Hilton Garden Inns over the nicer Hilton hotels.. why.. free wifi plus better service.

Good thought Patrick!That probably applies to quit...

2007-11-20T17:38:00.000-05:00

Good thought Patrick!

That probably applies to quite a few people. For me it is a pain. It's easy to add it to a hotel stay, but in transit is much more difficult.

I can't even get an EVDO card or a phone through my work. All my telecommunication costs come straight out of pocket.

How many of those folks do you think just add it t...

2007-11-20T07:03:00.000-05:00

How many of those folks do you think just add it to their travel expense; and their employer picks it up? A bunch. Then factor in the dumbos who actually think it's a good deal. Totally believable that you could make a business on this.