As the article mentions, the carriers are focused on cellular because that's what they control and can get people to pay $30-80 / month to use their cellular da

As the article mentions, the carriers are focused on cellular because that's what they control and can get people to pay $30-80 / month to use their cellular data plans. The carriers' worst nightmare would be if more cities provided quality wifi everywhere. Few would pay for data plans anymore, and maybe not even voice plans either.