An "experiment" which involved using homeless people as mobile wi-fi hotspots has attracted criticism, forcing the advertising agency behind it to defend itself.
A division of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) equipped 13 homeless people with 4G mifi devices in Austin, Texas.
It suggested the public pay $2 (?1.30) for 15 minutes' access to the net.
BBC News - Homeless hotspots plan causes controversy for BBH ad agency
Hopefully not a hotspot in summer, otherwise it might put people off
A division of Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) equipped 13 homeless people with 4G mifi devices in Austin, Texas.
It suggested the public pay $2 (?1.30) for 15 minutes' access to the net.
BBC News - Homeless hotspots plan causes controversy for BBH ad agency
Hopefully not a hotspot in summer, otherwise it might put people off

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