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Square operates entirely over WiFi (or cellular networks) and has done so for years, so this is a completely invalid argument.


Yes, maybe Square does, but that doesn't mean most devices do.


Then use a wired to wifi bridge.

Saying that CC terminals require Wifi because not all of them support Wifi is like saying that Laptops require wifi because not all of them have built-in Wifi.


Man I can't wait for ubiquitous natural language processing and symbolic logic. A recap:

> "...or running credit cards, still often require wired..."

A statement of exclusivity if one overlooks the weaselly use of the word "often".

> Why would running a credit card require wired internet?

A question of such exclusivity.

> Perhaps credit card point-of-sale devices don't have WiFi?

A defense of exclusive statement, evidence provided: no POS has wifi.

> Square operates entirely over WiFi...

A rebuttal to evidence.

> ...but that doesn't mean most devices do.

An attempt to ignore the original and subsequent defense of statement of exclusivity.




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