Comments on: How to: Get (sorta) free wi-fi at Starbucks http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: Paul McCluskey http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-24834 Paul McCluskey Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:29:37 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-24834 T-Mobile HotSpot customers will still be able to receive free wifi at Starbucks through a roaming agreement with AT&T wi-fi. At keast according to the Starbucks website. T-Mobile HotSpot customers will still be able to receive free wifi at Starbucks through a roaming agreement with AT&T wi-fi. At keast according to the Starbucks website.

]]> By: Ramon http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-22107 Ramon Sat, 31 May 2008 04:33:13 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-22107 Free WiFi....well...it is now summer and I have a registered Starbucks card that I have also used to purchase which supposedly activates the free WiFi. I went to Barnes & Nobles where they already have AT&T WiFi but you cannot use your card in the Starbucks coffee shop there and they knew nothing about the free WiFi telling me that I should go to stand alone Starbucks...I went and to my surprise they still have T-Mobile and are waiting on AT&T...obviously no free WiFi yet!!! So I go online to find out more...all I have found is that every site repeats the Press release info but I have yet to find out how this should be working!!! Is there a code to use...should the barista supply me with a card or something??? It is very confusing!!! I would definitely like to hear from someone with a Starbucks card that has received free WiFi!!! Up until now I have not seen anyone mention having used it!!!! Free WiFi….well…it is now summer and I have a registered Starbucks card that I have also used to purchase which supposedly activates the free WiFi. I went to Barnes & Nobles where they already have AT&T WiFi but you cannot use your card in the Starbucks coffee shop there and they knew nothing about the free WiFi telling me that I should go to stand alone Starbucks…I went and to my surprise they still have T-Mobile and are waiting on AT&T…obviously no free WiFi yet!!! So I go online to find out more…all I have found is that every site repeats the Press release info but I have yet to find out how this should be working!!! Is there a code to use…should the barista supply me with a card or something??? It is very confusing!!! I would definitely like to hear from someone with a Starbucks card that has received free WiFi!!! Up until now I have not seen anyone mention having used it!!!!

]]> By: ptahcha http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-20697 ptahcha Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:48:11 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-20697 AT&T DSL customers also get access for free. AT&T DSL customers also get access for free.

]]> By: Claire Walter http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-20610 Claire Walter Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:51:41 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-20610 Why jump through hoops to patronize the mega-Starbucks chain when there is so much free WiFi available at independent cafes -- at least in this country? My laptop and I settled in for an hour of expensive connectivity and expensive coffee in Brighton, England, last October -- but only as a last resort when I couldn't find anyplace else anywhere near the underground parking garage where I had stowed my rental car for a few hours. Claire @ http://travel-babel.blogspot.com Why jump through hoops to patronize the mega-Starbucks chain when there is so much free WiFi available at independent cafes — at least in this country? My laptop and I settled in for an hour of expensive connectivity and expensive coffee in Brighton, England, last October — but only as a last resort when I couldn’t find anyplace else anywhere near the underground parking garage where I had stowed my rental car for a few hours.

Claire @ http://travel-babel.blogspot.com

]]> By: btn http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-20584 btn Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:45:11 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-20584 At some point, AT&T customers in general (hopefully, iPhone users too) will be able to get free Wi-Fi at Starbucks: http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=827 @johnmore - IANAL, but the Starbuck Card Terms state: <i>"Fees and Expiration of Card Balances. Starbucks does not charge any fees for the issuance, activation, or use of your Starbucks Card and your Starbucks Card has no expiration date."</i> https://www.starbucks.com/customer/card_terms.asp AFAIK, gift card service fees are illegal if you're in California. SB 250 was also updated so Californians are entitled to receiving cash back up to $10 for gift cards: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/sen/sb_0201-0250/sb_250_bill_20071013_chaptered.html At some point, AT&T customers in general (hopefully, iPhone users too) will be able to get free Wi-Fi at Starbucks:

http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=827

@johnmore – IANAL, but the Starbuck Card Terms state:

“Fees and Expiration of Card Balances.
Starbucks does not charge any fees for the issuance, activation, or use of your Starbucks Card and your Starbucks Card has no expiration date.”

https://www.starbucks.com/customer/card_terms.asp

AFAIK, gift card service fees are illegal if you’re in California. SB 250 was also updated so Californians are entitled to receiving cash back up to $10 for gift cards:

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/sen/sb_0201-0250/sb_250_bill_20071013_chaptered.html

]]> By: johnmoore (from Brand Autopsy) http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-20582 johnmoore (from Brand Autopsy) Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:43:50 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2008/03/21/how-to-get-sorta-free-wi-fi-at-starbucks/#comment-20582 There's another catch ... you have to occasionally use your Starbucks Card--like once a month. I read that fine print somewhere. Plus, Starbucks Card users will have to register their card at Starbucks.com. There’s another catch … you have to occasionally use your Starbucks Card–like once a month. I read that fine print somewhere.

Plus, Starbucks Card users will have to register their card at Starbucks.com.

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