My provider does something similar. I don't mind, as I have a 1GBPS down / 200mbps up FTTH internet connection. In exchange for that I can get free and safe (

My provider does something similar. I don't mind, as I have a 1GBPS down / 200mbps up FTTH internet connection. In exchange for that I can get free and safe (no dumb open network with html login pages -- it's radius login based, tls backed authentication) wifi connection almost everywhere in my city. But I live in Europe. Edit: oh, and the modem rent is free.