Last February, Starbucks announced a partnership with AT&T to provide free wi-fi access in its stores to Starbucks Card holders. The new policy allowed “members” two hours of access each day.
Over the summer, the fall, and as recently as this past weekend, I’ve taken a seat in a few Starbucks, signed into the wireless access, and got myself a coffee or a latte. Usually, a couple hours later, my drink all gone, I am still connected.
So, while I’m not sure that the policy is a complete sham, I can say that I have not once had my access turned off in the middle of my time at Starbucks, even when passing the two hour limit.
Just thought I’d share.
Stephanie
Jan 19, 2009 @ 20:35:23
Nice post thanks for sharing. I was wondering about that actually. wether is a scam. some time want to take my 15.4 inch with me. some times staying at home in it can be a bore. I get like no Ideas.
P.S. I still havn’t figured out how to get the wireless net to work on my computer. LOL
Thanks again for sharing.
Craig Berger
Jan 19, 2009 @ 20:41:51
You’re welcome 🙂
Good luck with that wi-fi network!!
And I’d definitely recommend trying out Starbucks once you do. (Of course, they need all the business they can get these days.)