http://tlf.disqus.com/The Technology Liberation Front is the tech policy blog dedicated to keeping politicians' hands off the 'net and everything else related to technology.enSat, 20 Nov 2004 17:06:58 -0000http://techliberation.com/2004/09/30/wi-fi-as-a-public-utility-what-are-the-costs/#comment-1443059OK, maybe you are right. On the other hand, the entire Internet started as a public works project. The Internet Service providers charge an arm and a leg and then want to take advantage of the Net to provide low cost telephone service. What should be free is in the eye of the beholder.Bruce NeumanSat, 20 Nov 2004 17:06:58 -0000http://techliberation.com/2004/09/30/wi-fi-as-a-public-utility-what-are-the-costs/#comment-1443058There is way too much overthinking going on with this issue. Wireless internet access is simply not a public good (it's perfectly excludable). There is therefore no justification whatsoever for it to be publicly provided. Those concerned about wireless Internet access for the poor (besides having severely misplaced priorities) should consider vouchers or a comparable program.KipEsquireThu, 30 Sep 2004 21:01:45 -0000