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Ericsson Predicts Swift End For Wi-Fi Hotspots

Posted by Zonk on from the kind-of-in-their-interest-to-do-so dept.

mikesd81 writes "Mobile technology group Ericsson is predicting a 'swift end' for Wi-Fi hotspots, according to the PC Pro site. Johan Bergendahl, the company's chief marketing officer, offers this analysis: 'The rapid growth of mobile broadband is set to make Wi-Fi hotspots irrelevant ... Hotspots at places like Starbucks are becoming the telephone boxes of the broadband era. Industry will have to solve the international roaming issue ... Carriers need to work together. It can be as simple as paying 10 euros per day when you are abroad.' He also pointed to a lack of coverage as a potential hindrance to the growth of the technology."

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  1. Simple, right... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It can be as simple as paying 10 euros per day when you are abroad.' Ten Euros a day? Well gee, at that low low price, Wi-Fi hotspots don't stand a chance! /sarcasm
  2. This just in by tvon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Company claims rival technology is no good, causes cancer, and impregnates young women.

  3. Re:no more starbucks wireless by Midnight+Thunder · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now people will just go to Starbucks for the overpriced foo-foo coffees.

    Customer: Could I have small coffee
    Server: That would be a mezzo, sir
    Customer: what the f*ck? mezzo is medium, piccolo is small
    Server: sir mezzo means small
    Customer: never mind, I'll a medium coffe
    Server: That would be a grande, sir
    Customer: Whatever, just give me a medium coffee that is actually a small.

    foo-foo coffees and no grasp of language.

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    Jumpstart the tartan drive.