The new LinkNYC sidewalk wi-fi kiosks around town are definitely providing passersby and residents and businesses nearby with free high-speed Internet service. But they aren’t that convenient for making free phone calls or using the touch screen because these are located too close to the ground. Often, you’ll see someone squatting next to one engaged in a telephone call. However, one man, at least, has found a solution, using a crate as a seat at this kiosk on Third Ave. to watch the screen. The man said he didn’t speak English, but did say he was “homeless.” Meanwhile, Tomas, a Polish immigrant and hard-working HVAC repairman, scoffed that the guy just sits there for five hours a day watching cartoons. Why doesn’t he want to work? Tomas demanded. Hey, for some folks, watching free cartoons all day on a high-speed wi-fi kiosk is…well…just about their speed.
