Thread: How long can Amazon keep up with the free 3G?
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Old 10-10-2010, 11:48 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by krazy4katz View Post
I suspect the reason Amazon came out with the WiFi version was to reduce the cost of 3G so that they could keep it free. It seems like a smart move. More for the customer at less cost to them.

Also, they have never promised that the Browser would be free forever, just shopping in the Kindle Store.
I was going to make the same point. I would guess that wi-fi has caused a drop in 3G demand, and Amazon's costs. I know I haven't used 3G much at all since I got the K3.
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