[Tom Line]

Guys, connecting to the internet at the venues through ANY MEANS other than one explicitly provided by the venue is illegal per the current FIRST rules.

Rule 3.17 says:

Do not arrange for Internet access or phone lines on the site or attempt to connect to the Internet.

The way this is worded includes using cell-phone internet connections and all other means.

Someone who can should submit this the Q&A. There isn't any reason I can think of that people shouldn't be able to use wireless g / m networks through cell phone carriers etc to get the internet.