Working in the biz I do, it wasn't that long ago when everyone was writing articles about WiFi's threat to 3G.   Now the tables have turned -

3G's threat to Wi-Fi

The widespread adoption of 3G networks and services could have a big impact on Wi-Fi. But for road warriors—the people most willing to pay $10 a day for access to, say, T-Mobile's network of Wi-Fi hotspots, 3G could present a threat. Unlike Wi-Fi, which requires users to stay within 300 feet of a hotspot, 3G lets users to roam across a large geographical area without having to worry about losing coverage.

3G's also vastly easier to use: You sign up for one account and pay one bill, while relying on Wi-Fi hotspots could easily find you signing up for half a dozen hotspot providers and having to track as many usernames and passwords. Wi-Fi operators have been striking roaming agreements to make the process easier, but using Wi-Fi on the road remains an annoyance. Inevitably, there's no hotspot at the one place where you really want to get online.

Just goes to show you that old truism in the News biz - it ain't a story until it's a story.   Reportage has gotta have winners, losers, and drama - truth be damned.  And how quickly the conventional wisdom can flip 180 degrees.