AT&T recently announced that they are providing free WiFi access to iPhone* users at thousands of US hot spots. This welcomed news comes after several frustrating early leaks in May and July:

AT&T knows Wi-Fi is hot, and FREE Wi-Fi is even hotter. Which is why FREE AT&T Wi-Fi access is now available for Apple iPhone at thousands of hotspots nationwide, including Starbucks*. Users can relax and access music, email and web browsing services with their favorite blend in hand from the comfort of their nearest location. For information visit www.att.com/attwifi.

By using the AT&T or Starbucks locator tool, you can locate AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot locations at:

How to set up AT&T WiFi on your phone:

• Activate Wi-Fi from the settings icon on your iPhone
• Select “attwifi” from the list of available networks
• Enter your 10-digit mobile number and check the box to agree to the Acceptable Use Policy. Tap ‘continue’
• You will receive a text message from AT&T with a secure link to the AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot. You will not be charged for the text message.
• The SMS link will only be valid for 24 hours at the location it was requested. Another request must be submitted when using another hotspot location.
• Open the text message and tap on the link for 24-hour access to the AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot

* BlackBerry users who have either a BlackBerry Bold, the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 or the BlackBerry 8820 also qualify for the free WiFi offer

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