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Airport WiFi

So, I knew Singapore airport had “free wifi” so I tried it this morning. You have to switch your mobile phone to the STARHUB network and dial a number, they then SMS you a user ID and password. Its all free and it all works.

What I didn’t expect though was free wifi at Colombo airport. I’m in transit for 3 hours and thought I would while away the time playing Snood, but when I booted I found a “PIER – Internet” connection and bingo, straight on line. Handy 🙂

Why then, does it cost 6 UKP an hour for wifi at Heathrow?

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4 responses to “Airport WiFi”

  1. dizze avatar
    dizze
  2. cyberiantiger avatar
    cyberiantiger

    Because the UK is infected with corporate bastards that just want to make money, and they’re willing to cooperate to ensure that they don’t undercut each other.

  3. phelyan avatar
    phelyan

    ’cause they’re money-grabbing bastards, that’s why.

  4. zootalures avatar
    zootalures

    > Why then, does it cost 6 UKP an hour for wifi at Heathrow?
    It doesn’t, (at least in in terminals 2 and 4) if you have an NSTX relay somewhere and are using the appropriate service provider (not T-mobile).

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