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Atlanta's airport to offer free Wi-Fi next year
NewsCentral Staff
Story Created:
Nov 1, 2012 at 3:52 PM EDT
Story Updated:
Nov 1, 2012 at 3:56 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) - Officials at the world's busiest airport in Atlanta say free Wi-Fi will be available to travelers next year.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced Wednesday that it will first reduce the price of airport wireless Internet access to $4.95 a day effective Thursday. Then, officials say they will eliminate the fees entirely in the fall of 2013.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that free Wi-Fi has long been one of the most requested amenities at Atlanta's airport.
Airport spokeswoman Myrna White says the number of travelers using Wi-Fi at the airport is expected to double or even triple once the service is free. It plans a $1.6 million upgrade of its Wi-Fi system to accommodate the higher demand.
The airport has offered Wi-Fi for a fee since 2005.
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Information from: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, http://www.ajc.com
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