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Published 10 years ago by geoleo with 1 Comments
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Why Do Expensive Hotels Charge for Wifi?

It's an economic mystery: The cheapest backpackers' hostel has free wifi. Brands like the Ritz-Carlton do not. Why is that?

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  • drunkenninja
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    Why would this even be a question? Everyone knows the answer. Cash grab... Hotels know people need internet, so they charge extra for it knowing people WILL pay for it.

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