Don’t tell me there is nothing new in Wi-Fi. Today in Exton, Penn., I encountered the wireless wonder at a Subway and at The King’s place too. (So is Jared a computer geek, in addition to being a dork?) I am sure there are lots of SWs and BKs that have W-F, but I ain’t seen ’em. Back to that in a second …
Burger King Representin
But first, speaking of fast food, I hoofed it over to a Mickey D’s near my hotel, because I thought Ronald and Co. had implemented Wi-Fi chain wide. Nay not so. The McDonald’s near Uwchlan Avenue and Pottstown Pike didn’t have Boingo, Wayport, AT&T or Wi-Fi of any flava.
However, the McD did have a young man at the counter — Wi-Fi enlightened — who told me that Burger King a block away has Wi-Fi. And he added, “They are better anyway.” I kid you not. Lesson for corporate America retailers? Install Wi-Fi … your customers are asking for it. And sometimes, the old customer/employee interaction is a bad thing …
By the way, does anyone know how that McDonald’s lawsuit thing turned out? Several months ago, the new wave pioneers Devo were suing McDonalds because of a Happy Meal toy. “Are we not litigious?” Maybe I can cover this topic in the upcoming interview (tentatively) scheduled with Devo. I digress …
So anyway, the Burger King in Exton has Wi-Fi, as my mc-learned friend advised. They even have a big sign on the door, all invitin and representin. I accepted.
Burger King in Exton has a relatively good signal, surfing along at 36 mbps … no passcode, no splash page … Have it your way — four pings.
Speaking of splash, I deducted one point on the the ping-o-meter because the roof was leaking near the counter at Burger King, and no one even thought about wiping up the mess or puting a bucket under the leak. I first detected the puddle in a booth, also under the drip. I thought someone had an accident …
(Hey, I have been doing dirty job cleaning stuff all week … I have developed a keen eye for cleaning and safety. Plus, who doesn’t love a fastfood line without a waterfall? The kid at McDonald’s was doing a better job for Burger King than the actual crew.)
Know what i saying?
