The article I read, "Hide and Go Seek: Finding the Disclosures in "Free" Internet Service Offers," was very informative. It told the true secrets behind supposed "free" internet service. It turns out, the service is not really free.
It may be 1 month for free, even if it says 500 hours free, it really means 500 hours for one month. This would require the user to be on the internet roughly 16 hours a day. After 1 month, providers may automatically sign the user up unless the user cancels the subscription. This cancelation may also include a fee.
In conclusion, signing up for "free" internet service may turn out to not be free at all. "Free" internet access is another way for corprate providers to make even more money. It is filled with hidden contracts, fees, and other things that make this "free" service more costly than anything.
Link to article: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/freeispalrt.shtm
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