Like most other businesses, restaurants are struggling to attract customers these days. One solution many of them are now implementing is providing free Wi-Fi connections for their customers. And why not? Providing a wireless high-speed Internet connection costs very little for the restaurant to install and maintain, yet the tactic has already proven itself as a great way to lure in more customers during a down economy.
In most any big city a laptop user already has a number of free wireless access points from which to choose, and even in a small town it’s usually pretty easy to find at least a couple of them. By adding one in-house, restaurants can offer their customers the opportunity to access the web while sitting in a comfy chair, hopefully while also enjoying a meal.
Some municipalities are currently installing their own city-wide Wi-Fi connection points, and access is often completely free for residents and visitors alike. But until town-wide Wi-Fi rolls out nationwide (it’ll be a while), your best bet for a free ride on the web is likely to be the restaurant located just down the road.