Truck Stop Internet (warning: lots of techno-speak)

Im glad i have a broadband data plan on my cell phone.

 

You know what I would like to see at the more "advanced" truck stops? A "super-high speed internet access point" that provided dedicated business class high speed internet access (18+ Mbps speed) over a limited wifi range that was paid for in $1 increments (perhaps for 1 minutes use). You would then be given a temporary password to connect via wifi or direct cat5 connection. Only one user at a time to insure maximum throughput, to get in and out, as fast and cheaply as possible.

The availability time(s) and/or increments available per paid unit could be worked out later. It could also (with a pre-approved credit card) be available only for the amount of time (or transfer bits) it takes to get the task completed, then you close out and billed accordingly.

It would take credit cards or cash and provide a receipt. It can only be accessed after paying for a set amount of time and receiving a temporary access code. It would not be available to (or seen by) the general public in the building.

This would be used to download GPS map updates, laptop and phone OS updates, other app updates, and any other large file transfer needs that consume a lot of cellular bandwidth when accessed via phone data plan.

It would essentially look like a "pay phone" of sorts, mounted on a wall. It would need a cable coax, phone line (maybe, but probably not), and power drop (and a cable internet provider available in the area)

Just a thought.