Citywide Wi-fi

Just yesterday, the major cable companies in New York City: Comcast, Time Warner, and Cablevision have agreed to combine their wi-fi networks throughout the city to make a citywide wi-fi. Before this deal, customers had to either stay in their area of coverage or rely on internet service from cellphone companies. Although this deal seems to be a rather simple task, I feel as though it may allow a new market for computing in the city. Under this system, the internet connection that people already pay for to use at their home can be used anywhere in the city and allow companies to market products or "apps" like GPS, that can add functionality to wi-fi devices. As wi-fi technology becomes more sophisticated, it may be another market for tech companies to look into.