Will we need wires for the internet in 10 years?

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/13/technology/13wifi.html?src=busln

It could be sooner than 10 years. The FCC may open the bands of the electromagnetic spectrum that were left open by the conversion to digital television to use as wireless internet networks. As this article explains it would open up many areas to wireless access and improve current access in other areas. Essentially as easy was it was to receive analog TV with rabbit ears, it may be just that easy to get internet access. We have seen the impact smart phones and the ability to work in a wireless environment has had on our world.

I would argue that just as land line phones have been replaced by cell phones, this has the potential to eliminate the need for wires to connect to the internet. But, just as some people have land lines for emergencies and such, I would think we would still have cable or fiber internet. It may make it faster with less use, or internet providers may choose to invest in wireless technologies instead. It will be interesting to see where this development heads.