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Old 10-13-2005, 06:53 AM
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Wi-Fi Kiosk Business Restrained


"The FTC alleges Transnet Wireless Corp. has made false claims in its Wi-Fi kiosk-selling business: The company wanted $10,000 to $15,000 for a single kiosk that would serve up content via an LCD screen or via Wi-Fi. While the company said it would deliver kiosks with two weeks to 45 days, and that they would generate huge returns—$1,000 to $2,000 per month—the FTC complaint alleges that it terminals were rarely delivered, and the firm had no basis on which to make financial claims." --> WNN
Have you ever seen one of these Wireless Corp. WiFi kiosks hanging around the local restaurant or bar? I've only seen one so far (in at least my travels.) Which made me think that the business they advertise on the radio isn't doing so well. Knowing the facts, I knew some of the claims they make in their commercials are downright outrageous. Like 1000s of eager wifi users who want to fire up the laptop -- in the local bar of all places! (Knowing that the TMobile sites at Starbucks barely break even if they do at all.)
Now to find out the FTC has issued a restraining order against them because they aren't even delivering the terminals. It sounded like a huge scam on the radio...looks like a huge scam considering the $10k terminals aren't being delivered.
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Old 10-13-2005, 06:27 PM
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I've never seen one and with places like Panera Bread offering free wifi, I dont use those Starbucks type pay as you go sites either. Seems like an idea too late.
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