It looks a bit like one, and can be entertaining, but that's about it. If anything, it's becoming more like a necessary utility. Try again later. Free internet is not a new concept. The catch is that they are usually all text, no pictures, and require some knowledge of Unix.
Some people are content with that.
If it meets all your needs as you need them, no problem. I have a few people in my life who are wary of the internet. To them, the net is just a plaything for sending messages to friends. They aren't going to pay for something they believe is already covered by the telephone and the post office. Yet, they feel kind of left out without at least an email address.