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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You pay for the internet. You can distribute the internet via wired (ethernet) or wireless (wifi). Up to you but you don’t pay for the distribution. You pay for the internet.

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