> Anyone know what the reasoning was on this?
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> It's pretty clear from the story. They are introducing EV-DO 3G data
> service on the Verizon Wireless network, and operating a free outdoor
> wi-fi network that doesn't produce any revenue isn't exactly going to
> be good for business on their new pay-to-use data network.
Two different concepts. Verizon WiFi was useable only by Verizon DSL customers; it had nothing to do with VZW.
Also, it was available only in NYC (primarily Manhattan) AFAIK.