not sure if the isp would have a problem with an open wifi network...or if the charges would go up, but it has to be legal.
i'm 100% convinced the increased traffic during normal work hours will increase profit for them. but word would have to get out...they can handle that with fliers and word of mouth...not to mention that once it's posted on the azbilliards.com forum, everyone'll know. :D
i'm a macsysadmin (http://donmontalvo.com) so i can help make this happen...plus i've been going to the poolroom for years and am an a-class player so i have some pull.
the bottom line is the owners are tech-challenged and if it can be explained to them in a way they could understand...if they can be convinced they'll make money...it's pretty dooable.
i figure a couple of access points and the place could have complete coverage inside...not sure about outside (or even if the owners would want outside connectivity).
:) don
At 19:33 -0500 1/8/04, Ben N. Serebin wrote:
Hello Don and all,
Not shocked about the MIA Verizon hotspots.... But NYCwireless is always looking to expand our node count in semi & fully public places. So, are you or someone else interested in contacting Amsterdam Billiards to convince them to go free with the NYCwireless SSID. We'll provide technical assistance for the setup of all NYCwireless nodes that are public or semi-public.
-Ben
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Montalvo Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 5:53 PM To: NYCwireless Cc: Stan Shaffer Subject: [nycwireless] "Verizon HotSpot" - NOT!!!
am i the only person shocked at verizon's new marketing fiasco? i found two places today that had "verizon hotspot" stickers on their doors. amsterdam billiards and bar (76st+amsterdam) and the coffee cup (9av+50st). both places have tables and chairs...and a "verizon hotspot" sticker on the front door. neither have wifi networking.
ps, amsterdam billiards club and bar has an internet kiosk (which made a total of $3 last month for the owners who are ready to remove it).
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