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April 3, 2006

WaPo on D.C. Wi-Fi, Journal on Wi-Fi Travel, Hassles

By Glenn Fleishman

The Washington Post rounds up local hotspots, the Journal covers travel tips and Wi-Fi woes (sub. req.): The Washington Post looks into D.C. and environs hotspots, providing a detailed review of the quality of the location, its food, and other notes. These types of stories have become less common as Wi-Fi turns into a component expected without comment, like an appropriate nitrogen/oxygen mix in a cafe’s air or tap water on demand.

The Journal looks briefly into what makes one hotspot reliable and another not—I disagree with their conclusion that it’s free versus fee, of course. And Jim Carlton files a column on traveling tips, quoting me at the end, and a few colleagues. My friend and colleague Adam Engst apparently carries a PowerSquid with him, which could provoke a number of ribald comments, but let’s just say, a PowerSquid is a good way to make friends in an airport.

Posted by Glennf at April 3, 2006 10:34 AM

Categories: Hot Spot, Mainstream Media, Road Warrior

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