ReadytoSurf (UK) free to end January

I just got a couple of e-mails from the ReadytoSurf network to let me know
that ReadytoSurf WiFi access will continue to be free until the end of
January. At that time they'll be introducing their pricing structure which,
I'm told, will be "in line with [their] fixed terminal internet access". I
seem to recall that this is £1.50 per half-hour, about half the price of
other wireless networks.

They're also "adding over 1000 more locations shortly including most major
rail stations".

As a happy user, I just thought I'd let you know. They're at
http://www.readytosurf.com

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Garry Knight
garryknight<at>gmx.net ICQ 126351135
Linux registered user 182025

Thanks Garry, that's good news, the withdrawal of this free service will
save me £2.30 per day ie over £800 pa.

This is because I visit the "Esquires" coffee outlet in Romford every day
with my wifi equipped Palm Tungsten C PDA and use the free ReadytoSurf
service to access the Internet. As I don't have the nerve to sit down in one
of Esquires' seats without buying something I order a coffee and a plain
croissant which costs £2.30.

Why is this necessary when I have excellent btopenworld broadband at home?
Well it gives me a real buzz to surf the Internet for free on my PDA in the
middle of a busy shopping mall and the coffee is good to. However as soon as
the Internet access charge changes from zero to £1.50 per half hour the buzz
will disappear and Esquires will lose me as a customer (and my £800 pa).

So 2004 is going to be great saving £2.30 per day. After 6 weeks I'll have
saved enough to buy a Pure personal DAB.

Mike.



"Garry Knight" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:btcjac$5m49q$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I just got a couple of e-mails from the ReadytoSurf network to let me know
> that ReadytoSurf WiFi access will continue to be free until the end of
> January. At that time they'll be introducing their pricing structure
which,
> I'm told, will be "in line with [their] fixed terminal internet access". I
> seem to recall that this is £1.50 per half-hour, about half the price of
> other wireless networks.
>
> They're also "adding over 1000 more locations shortly including most major
> rail stations".
>
> As a happy user, I just thought I'd let you know. They're at
> http://www.readytosurf.com
>
> --
> Garry Knight
> garryknight<at>gmx.net ICQ 126351135
> Linux registered user 182025