Free WiFi at Starbucks pours on Tuesday, foam is extra
The free WiFi plan for Starbucks customers has been brewing since February and it sounds like it's just about ready for consumption. Dave Zatz got an early confirmation that the wireless connectivity starts flowing for free on Tuesday, June 3rd:
"the system was configured a few days ago and they’ve confirmed it works. I saw the back of the store memo and the manager says they’ve got signage behind the counter ready to go in conjunction with the June 3rd launch."
In essence, it's technically not free because you do need to register and use a Starbucks pre-paid card at least once in a given month. Once you do however, you've got two consecutive hours of WiFi usage a day, just enough time to down a latte and surf the web. I'm assuming that all stores will offer the service in one fell swoop as Starbucks and AT&T have had a few months to get the infrastructure ready nationwide. I think I'll make a run on Tuesday and find out.
If you're not a pre-paid Starbucks card kind of person, you'll be able to get the same two hours of WiFi for $3.99. Remember that AT&T Laptop Connect customers as well as AT&T DSL subscribers already benefit from unlimited WiFi at Starbucks.
What happened to the tornados?
Posted by: Travis | May 31, 2008 at 05:37 PM
I am (of course) skeptical of this. Guess I am going to have to try it out on my iphone tuesday morning.
Posted by: the constant skeptic | June 01, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Unluckily, this doesn't make their horrible coffee any better.
Posted by: Easy recipes | June 01, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Oh I hate being a novice. Above it says "Remember that AT&T Laptop Connect customers as well as AT&T DSL subscribers already benefit from unlimited WiFi at Starbucks." and I clicked the DSL link(?) and it went to a page for Comcast Digital Phone Service. But what I need to know is that I purchased (Not delivered yet, just left China)the HP tx2000z based on the review in these columns and now since it's past 5.1.08 do I not get to use this free(?) hotspot? Please advise or help or something.....
Posted by: Christian | June 01, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Christian,
If you have ATT DSL (above the basic) you can use your xxxx.sbcglobal.net (that is what mine is) to log on to the ATT hotspots. I use one in Burnet, TX in the sticks at Mcdonalds.
The "DSL link" is really only an advertising link. The real links are in red and the advertising is double underlined.
Hope this helps
..wiley
NW Harris County
Posted by: Wiley J | June 01, 2008 at 03:58 PM