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Wednesday
10/22/2003 10:56:38 AM
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Michael Wells
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Wednesday
10/22/2003 10:54:21 AM
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Michael Wells
The UPS Store (formerly Mailboxes, Etc.) seems to be rolling out wireless access through a partnership with SurfHere.
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Tuesday
9/23/2003 9:46:41 PM
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Michael Wells
Rumors abound that Daley Plaza is now outfitted with its very own hotspot. Others, however, have indicated that the hotspot was inaccessible when put to the test.
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Tuesday
9/23/2003 9:45:07 PM
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Michael Wells
Wireless access has been observed in-action at Seattle's Best Coffee, on Chicago avenue. The staff wasn't aware of the network, so apparently it's not a pay-to-play network. It may be bleedover from the nearby college campus.
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Wednesday
8/27/2003 11:01:35 AM
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Michael Wells
My hopes are dashed. McD's still doesn't get it; according to the FAQ on the McDWireless website, service will not be free...
Q5: How much will this service cost?
A5: Each of our service providers has different pricing plans. Details are available in participating restaurants.
So not only are they charging for wireless, but the network isn't unified? I can't buy a subscription and get wireless at any McD's? Who does this appeal to?
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Friday
8/15/2003 10:42:36 AM
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Michael Wells
McDonald's has begun trials in New York and is planning to expand to Chicago by year-end.
Access is reported to be free...
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Friday
8/15/2003 9:34:04 AM
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Michael Wells
A recent Wired article discusses the merits of free Wi-Fi access to businesses that want to increase revenue.
The main argument, which I like, is that a pay-for-use Wi-Fi service is much more expensive to operate than a free Wi-Fi service, while a free Wi-Fi service draws more customers. Therefore, the net profit generated by a pay Wi-Fi service is far lower than the net profit generated by a free hotspot.
Listen Up, Chicago!
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Friday
8/8/2003 5:18:13 PM
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Michael Wells
I discovered last night that one of my favorite restaurants, Vivo, has a WiFi network.
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Wednesday
8/6/2003 8:38:30 AM
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Michael Wells
Panera Bread Company has added Wi-Fi access to its seven Chicago-area restaurants (or about 42 locations, in greater Chicagoland)
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Monday
7/7/2003 9:33:30 AM
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Michael Wells
A small, new WiFi provider named facefive has been popping up in coffee shops throughout Chicago. The pricing seems to work well; apparently you can choose ad-hoc service or (for the truly caffinated), get an unlimited monthly subscription.
Service starts at $3 for one hour.
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Sunday
5/25/2003 7:37:27 PM
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Michael Wells
Maps
Websites
Known Points
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