Google starts advertising on the homepage

1 points by quellhorst 16y ago ↗ HN

I'm seeing a text ad for: "Enjoy free WiFi over the holidays - 47 airports and all Virgin America flights." on http://www.google.com/

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mooism2 16y ago ↗

That's not a paid ad though, is it? Google's paying for the free wifi.

[dead] visakhcr 16y ago ↗

Yes. It is not a paid ad. You can read more here.. http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/pressrel/20091110_free_a...

JCThoughtscream 16y ago ↗

It does appear to be a house ad. Or should it be considered public service? Being stuck in an airport with no reception and charge-a-minute wifi as my only means of communication... has sucked before.