The FON Wi-Fi broadband sharing project is raising its hardware prices.

The project seeks to build a worldwide network of consumers sharing their broadband internet connections with outsiders. Those outsiders (Aliens in FON lingo) are charged 3 dollars or Euros for one day of internet access. Half of the revenues will be passed on to the broadband subscribers (the "Bills"). If you're in a sharing mood, you can also give away internet access for free (earning you the "Linus" moniker).

30 Oct 2006

Users looking to share their connections require a special router. After months of subsidizing this hardware, FON founder Martin Varsavsky now claims that his network is large enough to end the subsidies.

Router prices in a few days therefore will be raised form 5 euro/dollar to 29.95.

Cynics could argue that FON is simply running out of money and is facing disappointing subscription rates, forcing the company to raise prices. But the current maps seem to indicate a decent ramp-up.

Wi-Fi access points listed on Fon's map in downtown San Francisco.

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