Free Wi-Fi Threatened?

jasonmicron writes "The Houston Chronicle is reporting that if certain state officials have their way, cities in the state of Texas will no longer be able to offer free WiFi to their citizens. This could set a dangerous precedent if passed, as broadband providers could start lobbying officials in the other 49 states to ban free WiFi as well. According to the article, Pennsylvania has already fallen victim to such a law but it excluded Philedelphia due to the city's 'existing efforts.'"

Comments

It's a revenue issue for the state

[Che Guevarra]

The govt wants the revenues from licensing. Commercial organizations will gladly pay it, but not if there a million coffee shops giving it way. They're trying to regulate the free providers out of existence. It won't be that hard to do.