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Free WiFi With Your Macchiato!

by Darla Mack

June 4, 2008 at 1:47 am · Filed under ATT, T-Mobile, Wifi

I know its completely off topic from messaging, but who can resist free Wifi AND Starbucks coffee!

In its efforts to break away from the 7 year Hot-Spot relationship with T-Mobile, Starbucks is offering its customers 2 hours of free AT&T WiFi plus a voucher for a free drink.

Why did the relationship end? Who really knows. But T-Mobile customers can still use WiFi at Starbucks through a roaming agreement with AT&T.

The requirements are simple.

Purchase a minimum $5 reloadable Starbucks Card (this is easy since you are spending close to that for a cup of java anyway)

Use the card at least once a month.
New members will receive a coupon for a free beverage. The 2 hour time slot must be used consecutively.

via: USA Today

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