Australian Newsagency Blog

Internet speed issues aside (due to the Dec. 26 earthquake) it’s good to see PCCW offering free WiFi access at Hong Kong airport.

As I noted here a few weeks ago, I’d like to see the Government roll out free WiFi access across Australia,. Newsagents would make ideal hotspot points. I’m sure you’d find the 4,600 business owners keen to support such a national project.

A smart country needs a smart infrastructure and free WiFi wound provide an excellent backbone.

While I don’t hold much hope of any politician understanding the importance of a national free WiFi network, I remain amazed that free WiFi is NOT available in our major airports. Instead, the owners prefer to use WiFi as another revenue opportunity. Most major international airports offer free WiFi. Not ours.