Eli5: Why exactly do we pay for wi-fi connection?

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If wi-fi is basically radio waves then why do we pay a monthly bill for it? If I go out and buy 2 radios give one to a friend and we talk over it, we don’t have to pay for that monthly. Also I don’t pay for like my microwave or FM radio monthly. I know I’m missing something, just a curious thought while staring at my router.

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Wi-Fi is just a replacement for a wired network connection. You are paying to your ISP for maintaining network infrastructure and making sure you have enough transfer rate to watch HD video and what not (they are paying to other higher level providers for that). Network isn’t free.

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