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Public Wifi Case

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CHRIST UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

“STARBUCKS AND OTHERS: THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC Wi-Fi”
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS

SUMMARY:
Wi-Fi usage has been on the upswing recently, thanks to the rise of smartphones, especially the iPhone. Whether it is airports or cafes, people are increasingly logging onto Wi-Fi networks.The case talks about free Wi-Fi in various areas of businesses like restaurants, airports etc to attract crowd and to increase their business. It talks about transition from Wi-Fi – for money to Wi-Fi as a lure. The various strategies implemented by these businesses to give away free public Wi-Fi. Various issues like pricing, security issues etc are discussed in detail in the analysis below. The case also talks about newer trends …show more content…

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