EFF: We need an Open Wireless Movement

Would the world be a better place if open Wi-Fi was embraced by the masses? The Electronic Frontier Foundation thinks so and is looking for new open Wi-Fi security and privacy solutions, as well as making a case for why we need an open wireless movement.

What happens if you need to find an open wireless network? For instance, what if your mobile phone isn't working but you are lost in a strange place and need a map, or have an urgent need to access email to contact family in an emergency, or even need to meet a deadline? What if it's not an emergency at all, but simply a new Wi-Fi outlook that would ensure many people have opened their Wi-Fi networks? Then you could watch a high definition movie or make a video call anywhere without needing wires.