Were you traveling this holiday weekend?

On the way back from my folks in Illinois this 3 day weekend, ok so it was a little longer for me, but I got in some great golf, and I noticed that the Michigan welcome center I usually pass now has a sign showing wireless Internet access. Michigan has begun an initiative called MiWiFi that brings Wireless Internet to State Parks, Marinas, Rest Areas and Welcome Centers

Pretty cool stuff. I tell you that it is nice to know that if I need to I can stop at several places and get Internet access. Now the only problem is getting that dang price down from $7.95 for 24 hours. If you're at the state park or campground then I understand the price..but if you're at a welcome center or rest stop for that long they would probably arrest you for loitering or trying to spy on little kids or something. Who stays at a rest stop for 24 hours? I want 15 minutes to check my email and then be on my way. I don't think it'll fly too much for that price. Come on Michigan, make it free! That'll really make up for the horrible roads we have up here.

At those prices, it would just make sense to use your wireless data provider such as TMobile and spend $20/month for unlimited data access. It may not be as fast as wi-fi but then again I wouldn't have to stop either.