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Google to provide free Wi-Fi at airports during holidays

35% of all US passengers can enjoy Google's gift until January 15

By Mike Elgan  2 comments

November 10, 2009, 10:50 AM — Google announced today that the company is picking up the tab for your Wi-Fi at major airports across the United States starting today. The company is working with Boingo Wireless, Advanced Wireless Group, Airport Marketing Income and other providers to pay for the otherwise pricey airport Wi-Fi until January 15.

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The 47 airports include Las Vegas, San Jose, Boston, Baltimore, Burbank, Houston, Indianapolis, Seattle, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, St. Louis and Charlotte. The total roster of airports covers about 35% of all US passengers, according to Google.

The Burbank and Seattle airports will continue to offer the free Google Wi-Fi indefinitely.

2 comments

    Anonymous 2 years ago
    "once they log on to networks in any of the participating airports, travelers will have the option [of making] a donation to Engineers Without Borders, the One Economy Corporation, or the Climate Savers Computing Initiative. Google will match the donations made across all the networks up to $250,000"not to mention - google doesn't have sign-up offers. sounds like somebody needs to stop using yahoo
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    Anonymous 2 years ago
    I'll bet the sign in page will have a bunch of google sign up offers.
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