I had the pleasure this past weekend of attending the 2012 BEYA Stem Global Competitiveness Conference in Philadelphia. The event was a much bigger deal than I expected, punctuated for me by conversations with some really high achievers. I also really enjoy visiting The City of Brotherly Love. My accommodations at the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott were quite acceptable, except for one crucial technology element.
Internet access (wired or wireless, everywhere, even in the lobby) cost $12.95 per day. WTF!!
I scoff at you Philadelphia Downtown Marriott and your outrageously overpriced Internet access. Thanks to Starbucks, Cosi, and 3G on my iPhone, I partook of none of your price gouging product. It was a touch inconvenient, but that’s a few less shekels in your coffers. Shame on you!
Just more incentive to get a pay as you go MiFi.