The huge wireless operator said instead of building its own Wi-Fi networks, it will use other operators' networks: Vodafone plans to use a system that lets its customers get authorized via SMS to use the hot spots. The customers will get billed for the Wi-Fi use on their Vodafone bills.
Many of Vodafone's competitors are building their own networks. It will be interesting to see down the road if an operator that owns a Wi-Fi network is better off then one that just uses other networks.