Originally Posted by Rut Dog
A few items of note:
1. I am the fourth person (loser?
) contributing to this thread on Friday night.
2. The answer to your question would seem to be related to the other great mystery: If my room costs twice as much, why do I get popped a buck for making a local call, when they're free at the cheaper hotel?
3. Yes, mobile wireless seems to be the answer to both dilemmas. I use a Verizon PC5220, and am thrilled that they are currently in the process of rolling out BROADBAND internet access on their "cellular" network after successful tests in San Diego and Washington DC markets.
Maybe it's my mentality in general. I feel taken advantage of for purchasing Hilton's premium product, and I won't let it happen again.
I also get annoyed at the fact I pay $300/yr for an Admirals Club (AA) membership, but then have to pay T-Mobile $30/mo for access. I prepaid for a year, and that expires next year, and I have no plans to renew considering the fact that I have the Sprint data solution. If AA wanted to charge me $450/yr but include the Internet access, I'd likely be okay with that. I just hate being nickle & dimed.
Happy Friday.
-jd