Starbucks Free Wi-Fi is Live
PrintIf you live near a Starbucks (and let's face it, who doesn't?), you have one more bastion of free connectivity to make use of. Starbucks' free Wi-Fi service has started up today as planned. The best part, other than that it's free, is that it only takes two clicks to log on. Just agree to the terms of service, and connect.
Starbucks previously had a paywall scenario where AT&T customers could get free access, but others were limited to 2 hours before they has to pony up some cash. All the corporately owned stores in the US and Canada are going to be doing this, so you might see some franchises with a different set up. If you've tried it already, let us know what sort of speeds you can get while enjoying a tasty beverage.
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Elric
July 02, 2010 at 10:00am
It's cool on the net to hate Starbuck's but I love the place...
It's funny because there are some other coffee shops around here that everyone says are "better" but when you go there you find that they are VERY often worse or sometimes outright suck and then you understand why no one actually goes to them in spite of them getting talked up: they really aren't that great but no one wants to admit Starbuck's is excellent for fear of the reverse cultural backlash it received after it's mega-expansion.
Shame really because Starbucks is a great company and does a quality job with their products, IMHO. By design they are an upscale place.
It IS about time they got Free WiFi, though. So, sweet... Nice (and needed) addition.
Avi8or
July 01, 2010 at 3:29pm
Starbucks helps me wake up in the morning, plus they have delicious Artisan sandwiches. Get me a Mocha Frappachino anyday.
To comment on the article topic:
This is will interesting to see what type of setups they are going to develop. Making more space for people or less space to keep people out. I also wonder if they are going to kick people out who are having LAN parties in the store. LOL.
TechJunkie
July 01, 2010 at 3:17pm
This would be great if there was a starbucks in my vicinity. Besides, I happen to like SB coffee. Especially their cappaccino's.
I have to PooP!
reutnes
July 01, 2010 at 3:12pm
Their beverages are not at all tasty. You don't go there for the beverages, of course. You just go there for the "hey everybody look at my apple product!!" status while writing a blog nobody reads.
reutnes
July 01, 2010 at 8:59pm
Indeed! We've got a locally owned coffee shop and their stuff is way better, at the additional benefit of being under half the price of starbucks! I stop by every morning.
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