Atlanta airport to start offering free Wi-Fi next year, 1 million angels sing
Daily rates to first lower to $4.95 starting tomorrow
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- Why should travelers sleep or be bored at the airport when they can surf... THE INTERNET?
Starting next year, travelers at the world's busiest airport will no longer being asked to hand over cash to use Wi-Fi.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials today said that, starting tomorrow, daily Wi-Fi rates will be lowered to $4.95 and will be eliminated altogether "as early as fall 2013." Airport honchos say in a press release:
Starting November 1, Hartsfield-Jackson will offer Wi-Fi services at a reduced daily rate of $4.95; the new, lower rate will remain in effect until the fees are eliminated in 2013. With these changes, the Airport moves away from intermediary wireless Internet service providers and begins fully operating and maintaining its wireless system.
“I am pleased to announce that Hartsfield-Jackson is one step closer to offering truly free Wi-Fi,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “This initiative builds upon our commitment to improving the overall Airport experience for all customers. As a global aviation hub, Hartsfield-Jackson connects hundreds of thousands of passengers with communities worldwide every day. Free Wi-Fi will make it easier for these passengers to conduct their professional and personal business during their time at the Airport.”
Next step: Get rid of those giant ants crawling on the ceiling in the baggage claim, which scare the hell out of at least 14 jet-lagged people every hour. And that photo of the kids wearing diapers in Centennial Olympic Park's fountain.
Kidding! Love you, never change.