CBS to blanket midtown Manhattan with free WiFi
This could be great for any New Yorkers in need of a new free Wi-Fi fix. "Venerable" television and entertainment network CBS has just announced their plans to blanket a large portion of Midtown with wireless Internet coverage. The zone will cover a rectangular space from Times Square to Central Park, and fit nicely between 6th and 8th Avenues. CBS will be installing routers of their own, as well as offering free equipment to any business that’s willing to support the cause. There is, of course, a bit of a catch, as CBS will be shooting contextual ads along with the free web access. That said, free is free, right? No word on projected rollout, but we’ll keep our ears to the street on this one.
Does that mean if I’m trying to connect my wifi phone on 43rd and Broadway while crossing the street and I get clipped by a cab, I can sue CBS?
Yes, because that’s exactly what people who can afford to live or own businesses in midtown need. Free wifi. Jeez talk about aiming for the wrong market.
So it’s there and it’s free but if we use it will we be arrested?
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,276720,00.html
2 blocks wide by 15 long is hardly “a large portion of Midtown”
Ah CBS, feeling the sting of a dropping viewer base?
Tough times for all I see!
Our offices are “in The Zone” and we have been beta testing the service. But as someone above pointed out – are these really the people that need free wifi service?
No not at all but these are the people that can be monetized EASILY! [People who don’t bat an eyelash at spending a large chunk of change on stuff @ a whim!
AskTheAdmin.com!
CBS NBC and Corrupt News N etwork who watches that left wing media anymore?
Well at least it’s free right?
As always leave it to New York (mainly Manhattan) to lead the way in what everybody should have.
The article in Michigan i found to be very shady…
the real idea of this would be intresting in an area where people hang out… coffee shops is nice.. in kick back areas i know some malls that have it but they charge you!
>:(