This is pretty cool. I am on a flight from Dallas to New York and have wireless internet access. It cost me US$9.95 which for a 3 hour and 30 minute flight is good value in my view. I have caught up on emails for work and news from home. In the five other seats near mine which I can easily see three others are using the service.
The access speed is excellent. Indeed, better than I get back in Australia with a wireless card when I am on the road.
The offering of the service speaks to the importance of connectivity in today’s world. While some near me are using access for entertainment surfing, others, like me, are using it to catch up on business.
To me, this service reinforces the importance of easy access to a fast internet connection right around Australia.
Okay I am off now to catch up on Australian news and to make some scrabble moves.
Interestingly this week our dismal Australian inbound tourism figures have come out Mark, and one comment made was that our city accommodation places are charging up to $20 for overnight internet access…….. puts off the tourists who have come through asia getting free wi-fi even in cheap accomodation.