Free Wi-Fi (Not Quite) Everywhere For the Holidays

Popular bookstore chains, numerous hotels, and many local businesses have offered free Internet access via Wi-Fi for awhile now. Google has even been providing free Wi-Fi for an entire city (Mountain View, CA) since 2006.

So what's the big deal about Google now offering free Wi-Fi at select U.S. airports until January 15th? Maybe a lot of folks like me suspect this is more likely to become a permanent arrangement and not just a one-time holiday gift? I could be wrong.

→ See also - Free Wi-Fi Wars: Google vs. Microsoft vs. Yahoo (pcworld.about.com)