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Can We Trust Google's Wi-Fi Gift?


Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 12:38pm

When Google (GOOG) announced yesterday that it was offering free Wi-Fi at 47 airports this holiday season, it didn't take long for Googlewatchers to suspect an ulterior motive. After all, this is a company that has found a way to make billions off of services it offers for free. And no one gives you somethin' for nothin'. So what, our Internet sourpusses ask, is Google's hustle here?

  • Chris Thompson is a writer living in Brooklyn.

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