# Internet Renting Services Key WiFi Lets You Rent Out Your Unused Internet By Michael Hines | Published 2011-05-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-wifi References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/keywifi-a-service-that-allows-users-to-rent-their-wifi-bandwidth/) & [keywifi](http://www.keywifi.com/) There is a good chance that you probably don't use all of the Wi-Fi that you pay for each month. There is also a good chance that you have tried to mooch Wi-Fi off of a private network at least once in your life. Now you can stop mooching and stop wasting with Key WiFi, a new service that lets you [rent your excess Wi-Fi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peertopeer-rental) to people in need. Key WiFi lets you sign up to list your Wi-Fi connection for rent for a small fee while those looking to [connect to hotspots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-nighthawk-5g-m7) pay just $9.89 a month for what is potentially unlimited high-speed wireless Internet access. I could see this service taking off in crowded apartments and in businesses looking to turn a quick buck by [renting out their Wi-Fi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rax). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Internet Renting Services:** The trend of renting out unused Wi-Fi is disrupting the traditional internet service provider model. - **Sharing Economy:** The rise of services like Key WiFi is driving the sharing economy trend by allowing individuals to monetize underutilized assets. - **Wireless Connectivity:** The ability to rent Wi-Fi from peer to peer creates a new business model and opportunity within the wireless connectivity industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Internet Service Providers:** ISPs can benefit from partnering with Key WiFi to expand their network coverage and reach customers in new markets. - **Co-working Spaces:** Co-working spaces can market themselves as Key WiFi enabled and leverage the service to offer members reliable and secure internet access. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can use Key WiFi to offer guests a unique in-room service and potentially improve customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Wi-Fi Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-wifi.md) - [Portable Wi-Fi Power Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-7-travel-router.md) - [Portable Satellite Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-mini1.md) - [Ultra-Speedy Internet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-broadband-wifi-max.md) - [Senior Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rent-elderly-people.md) - [Power Outage-Ready Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-ready-wifi.md) - [Portable Satellite Internet Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-portability.md) - [WiFi 7-Enabled Internet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee-full-fibre-broadband.md) - [Payment-Giving Parking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payment-parking-app.md)