A Broader View of Taipei’s WiFly Usage Rates By Peter Orne  Wireless Government

We actually find it remarkable that as many as 31,000 people (not 40,000, as reported by The New York Times) have chosen to pay $12.50/month to access Taipei's Wi-Fi network. The Times should have done more wide-ranging and comprehensive benchmarking before passing judgment.  More

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