The document argues that free public Wi-Fi networks should be established across large areas of the United States. It notes that some cities and places already provide free Wi-Fi spots and questions why a nationwide free network is not possible. However, large wireless companies have lobbied against such a proposal, trying to prevent people from having free access. Supporters believe a free nationwide Wi-Fi network would promote innovation, economic opportunities, and help connect people to jobs, family and friends.
1. SHOULDN'T WE ALL HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET?
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2. WITH LOCAL PLACES
ALREADY GIVING OUT
FREE WI-FI SPOTS WHY
IS IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR
A CITY DO THIS?
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4. It would make it easy for
millions of people around the
planet.
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5. The Federal Trade
Commission is looking
into a design for Wi-Fi
networks that cover
large areas of the
United States.
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6. $178 billion wireless
industry have been
counteracting the proposal
the primary companies
being T-Mobile, Intel,
AT&T and Qualcomm.
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7. They are trying to stop us from having it!
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8. Imagine having WiFi in nearly every metropolitan area in the United
States!
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9. Free Wi-fi would also lead to a bigger financial
opportunity for selling ads through the search
engine or other innovative ways.
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10. Just imagine a
faster
nationwide WiFi
that could be
used for live
broadcasts
online, Skype
calls, Google
Hangouts
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11. Which would include
nationwide ads that are similar to
the television but over the Internet
on tablets and smartphones.
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14. If we can get this nation wide wifi this could help increase the project to completion and other
future projects.
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15. Supporters of the Wireless Innovation Alliance
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16. With everyone having
access to the internet It
could help people be
more efficient in finding
jobs.
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17. Not only on a
business side, but
it could help
people...
...become closer
with their family
and friends.
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18. Wi-Fi mobile alternative Apps
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Texting
Calls
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19. It can also benefit people who don't have a phone plan and completely
rely on the internet to stay connected to the people around them.
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20. This could be very beneficial to us,
lets make it happen.
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