MamaGrizzly

I noticed in my travels the last few days that getting Internet access was rather difficult.  I found that some of the places I went charged for Internet access - some charged $4.95 per day, some $6.95 per day.   I refused to pay but rather “expected” that most would charge.  But, I had a chat with my sister about it and she brought up a very valid point.  She runs her own website design and graphics business and does photography as well (check out her site ).  She works out of the home (she’s a 1 person team - doesn’t make sense to buy office space).  So, when she meets up with potential customers, she’s always looking for a place that has free Internet access.  Well, that means that those places that charge aren’t getting her business.  Interesting to think that simply by charging a $4.95 fee, businesses could be losing out on a LOT of money - think about it.  They are probably going to meet over lunch, they’ll probably stay a little longer, eat a little more and pay a bigger tip for the convenience.  Makes you wonder - will having Internet access be a requirement of the future for certain types of businesses and restaurants?  I for one hope so!