Articles by Michael Ducker
AT&T announced today that starting this spring they will run Starbucks’ 7000 wifi networks in the US. Existing T-Mobile hotspot customers need not worry, as Starbucks made sure that AT&T continues to allow T-Mobile users access free of charge.
Of course, most iPhone users don’t use T-Mobile, so AT&T tantalisingly adds that they will “soon extend the benefits of Wi-Fi at Starbucks to its [own] wireless customers.” That, and free access for AT&T Uverse (DSL) customers, a huge price drop ($4 for 2 hours, vs. $6/hour, $10 a day on T-Mobile), and 2 hours of free access for all customers who used a Starbucks Card to purchase their drinks, certainly doesn’t make this deal seem too shabby.
