I work out of a mobile office in the trunk of my car most every day. I go from one office to another all day long and I carry my PPC and my laptop everywhere. It is crucial I be able to get my email off and on throughout the day to stay in touch with my clients so to insure I can do so I have the Verizon Express Network via a cellular modem in my laptop. I pay $80/ month for this privilege which while expensive insures I can get my email anywhere I happen to be.
The Express Network is fast for a cellular network but let's face it you wouldn't want to depend solely on it for your internet connection. This is why I pay T-Mobile $30/ month for unlimited WiFi. Often the only time I have to check my email is between meetings in different offices. There is always a Starbucks on the way and the WiFi service is very good. So that's why I am willing to pay it. It's a legitimate business expense for me.
Would I pay it just for personal use? No. I am surprised by the low numbers you quote though. I see at least one or two people using WiFi every time I am in a Starbucks which occurs at all times during the day. I would think they would be making more than that. __________________ James Kendrick Microsoft MVP - Tablet PCwww.jkontherun.com Lockergnome contributor- Mobile Lifestyle...using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. |