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’re paying for the internet service that goes to the router.

You can’t just plug in a router and connect to the internet without first contracting an Internet Service Provider to provide you with internet.

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