594 Free Wi-fi! (2/2)
Free Wi-Fi? Full coverage? It is rubbish!
CTV and other medias made statements overnight questioning Celestial Trade's free Wi-Fi project could perhaps violate the laws of neighboring countries. Even if Liu family wanted to help out, they couldn't. The telecommunication industry was connected with too many people's interest, even as the Liu family, they could not stand up against the opposing voice alone.
When the state media made their comment, Liu Xiangguo called Jiang Chen.
”What you did lacked consideration.”
Lacked consideration?
When Jiang Chen picked up the phone, he was a bit confused. He didn't remember starting any projects in Han, could it be Ning Jianhua that did something wrong?
When he finished listening to Liu Xiangguo, he realized it was not that at all. So he began to explain with a dumbfounded emotion. ”The free Wi-Fi will only be available in Xin as part of the benefits to Xin citizens; it will not be available in other countries. We have currently entered in an agreement with Atria's telecommunication provider to provide monthly Wi-Fi service at a cost of 15 AUD”
15 AUD was approximately 11.6 USD which was competitive for the Atria citizens with an average cost of data service of 60 AUD. Only a small area could enjoy unlimited, high speed internet service because of the NBN project.
Liu Xiangguo was somewhat relieved when he heard Jiang Chen's explanation.
”Let me ask another question. In the agreement with Australia, which port are they using?”
”It could be Xin or it could be Australia, but the Australia telecommunication provider did suggest that we can leave the port maintenance work to them, so we did just that. It is not a small cost to maintain the web port.” Jiang Chen sunk into his chair.He habitually spun the pen in his right hand while holding the phone with his left hand and explained to Uncle Liu.
He was still confused since Celestial Trade had no active business in Hua. The only two international projects were the civil war between Moro and Country F and the Wi-Fi service in Australia.
”So you're saying, if Australia people wanted to use Celestial Trade's Wi-Fi, it still must go through the port of Australiatelecommunication provider?”
It was funny since neither Liu Xiangguo nor Jiang Chen understood the technical knowledge behind this; their communication sounded like both were pretending that they knew.
”In theory, yes.” Jiang Chen forcefully nodded.
While he wanted to add that it was not necessary, he got rid of the idea after giving it some thought.
Liu Xiangguo laughed when he received confirmation from Jiang Chen.
”I see. Now I'm assured. But your Wi-Fi… just do it outside if you know what I mean.”
”Don't you want free internet?” Jiang Chen asked with an odd expression.
”Do you think the Liu family lacks the money to pay for internet?”
Jiang Chen took a moment to process and understood what the elder referred to, so he started to laugh along.
”That makes sense.”
After catching up with Uncle Liu, he hung up the phone.
With Future Group's billion to support them, the Liu family really didn't need worry about the family's finances. As long as Future Group didn't do anything too over the line, the Liu family's power could easily deflect any criticism. Therefore, they could have the inflow for a long time…
A few hundred dollars in internet bills? It was like a drop in the vast sea.