Jaunted

I agree, the $15 is pricey, for simply connecting to the internet, particulalry if you are locked to one location. Many hotels in major metro areas charge at least this rate. I stayed at the Hilton New York, and they wanted $16.95, zoinks! Now the $15 isn't so bad, plus I can take it with me. In reality, who sits in their hotel room all day on the internet. most business travelers don't get back to their room until after 6pm and leave first thing inthe morning. if you throw in when they step out for dinner for couple hours, then they probably use the internet all of about 2 hours if their lucky for the $10, but if its on someone else's nickel, who cares.

I am in the real estate industry, take into consideration all the vacation rental homes and timeshare units with no internet access, this concept at least gives them the option of connecting, although their spouses may not like it. For those that don't want to pay for internet, there are plenty of hotels (all limited service) that give it away. As with anything, there is a cost benefit analysis that people need to do. Most people don't need the internet, they want it, just like everything else in this materialistic society.