There at it again, giving stuff away to all & sundry. Any respect for normal business practice – where people pay for manufactured goods? Not for those Spanish loco revolutionaries down there in Fonland, I’m pleased to say.
So, if you’re a ‘fonero’ in Europe or the USA (prerequisite) apply here and give your friends a free La Fonera router – value $30/euros.
If you’re not already a member of the Fon WIFI community then maybe 2007 is the time to start thinking about setting up a free network in your neighbourhood/community.
According to startupsquad each member can give 3 invitations/routers. Though on the Fon site I see no mention of limited invites, there is an update on the blog that states: In Europe you will receive 1 invite at a time. When your friend activates La Fonera your next invite will appear.
via statupsquad
Merry Xmas everyone
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