- 5 Feb 2005
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In so many countries you have free wifi hot spots, in trains, cafes, libraries, stations, etc, but not in Japan because you always have to pay for it. To be honest I actually thought it was free, that's why I actually got an Ipod touch instead of an Iphone. I remember the next day I went to McDonald's, and actually asked the clerk how to use wifi. When she told me I had to pay for it I was really shocked by it.
But times might change because Asahi has something new for us!
But times might change because Asahi has something new for us!
[h=1]Japanese drinks company launches vending machine with free Wi-Fi (as well as drinks)[/h]
In a country where vending machines can be found not only on every street corner, but in between every street corner, across from every street corner and beside every street corner (in other words, there are a lot of vending machines), the idea of turning them into Wi-Fi hotspots is a stroke of genius.The new machines are being introduced in Japan by drinks company Asahi over the next 12 months, with plans for more in the coming years. The Wi-Fi signal from the machines should cover a distance of around 50 meters and will be available for free. Users won't even have to buy something from the machine to get onto the network.The signal will be available for 30 minutes before it cuts out, though in the oppressively hot and humid Japanese summers it's unlikely anyone will be hanging around outside for that long. Asahi will be hoping they might even buy a cold drink when they're done.
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