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WiFi Hotspots to Cost Wireless Carriers $12B

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the thats-a-lotta-bits dept.

j.e. writes "Commercial WiFi hotspots and open WiFi networks will take about $12 billion out of wireless carrier revenue pie, says Starategy Analytics. With high prices of mobile data services from wireless carriers, the users are more prone to use a cheap WiFi connection, if one is available."

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  1. lies, damn lies and statistics by hurfy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Oh wait, they didnt even bother with statistics.

    Jeez, it is just a bunch of overinflated revenue estimates being revised. They arent gonna get the $12 per MB downloaded they 'projected' etc. Blame it on others maybe your stock won't get hurt as much....

    Talk about a non-story, well i'm sure you will but...