03-09-2011, 07:14 AM
Starbucks in Hilo has free Wifi and there is no password. You just come to a webpage that asks to agree to some corporate stupidity terms of use. I used it last week myself.
The Kava Bar on Bayfront has free wifi but you have to buy something. Also, Bear's Coffee has free wifi with a purchase.
In Pahoa, the Museum Cafe has free wifi with a purchase and Pahoa Video offer wifi for $3 as long as they are open which is like buying a drink at any other establishment.
Royall, I too was shocked when staying in a high priced hotel when an airline screwed up my flight. The rooms were usually $200 a night and they wanted $15 for Internet use per night! The woman at the front desk told me in confidence that they charge that much because they are used to getting wealthier patrons that can afford to pay and business travelers put it on the company account.
Ain't capitalism grand?
The Kava Bar on Bayfront has free wifi but you have to buy something. Also, Bear's Coffee has free wifi with a purchase.
In Pahoa, the Museum Cafe has free wifi with a purchase and Pahoa Video offer wifi for $3 as long as they are open which is like buying a drink at any other establishment.
Royall, I too was shocked when staying in a high priced hotel when an airline screwed up my flight. The rooms were usually $200 a night and they wanted $15 for Internet use per night! The woman at the front desk told me in confidence that they charge that much because they are used to getting wealthier patrons that can afford to pay and business travelers put it on the company account.
Ain't capitalism grand?