Open WiFi To Become A Liability In The UK Under Digital Economy ...

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Courtesy Techdirt  Tue, 03/02/2010 - 08:00

Back in January, while in France, I experienced firsthand one of the "unintended consequences" of France rushing forwarding with a "three strikes" law that kicks people off the internet based on accusations (not convictions).

Because of that, the idea of open WiFi is now pretty much gone (which, amusingly, was pissing off the very same music execs who were such big fans of the law).

It seems that something similar might be happening in the UK, as the folks...

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