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Has Anyone Thought About Subscribing to ATT Wi-Fi?????

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FunkyCold24

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AT&T To Deliver Free Access To Nation's Largest Wi-Fi Network; Add Greater Value To Leading Broadband Service

Millions Of AT&T Broadband Customers To Receive Free Wi-Fi Connectivity at More Than 10,000 AT&T Hotspots Nationwide

San Antonio, Texas, January 23, 2008

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that more than 10 million AT&T broadband subscribers will soon have free unlimited access to the company’s nationwide Wi-Fi network, the largest Wi-Fi network in the United States. The offer delivers an annual saving of $60 for AT&T broadband customers, and an annual saving of nearly $240 compared with AT&T Wi-Fi costs for consumers who do not have an AT&T broadband plan.

The enhancement plays directly into the company’s efforts to increase the value of broadband by adding more ways for consumers to stay connected to their worlds. The move also reflects the growing popularity of wireless-enabled devices — from the iPhone to PDAs — as reports claim that more than one-third of Internet users have logged on using a wireless connection from home, at work or someplace else — showing an increase in on-the-go connections1.

“Consumers today expect and demand a premier broadband experience — including a consistent, reliable connection no matter where they are,” said Rick Welday, chief marketing officer, AT&T Consumer. “And that’s exactly what we’re focused on. Our priority is to keep our customers connected. Period. Extending our Wi-Fi network supports this effort — and doing so for free combines even greater value with greater connectivity.”

The free Wi-Fi offer will be available to new and existing customers who subscribe to any of AT&T’s broadband services with downstream speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps, 3.0 Mbps, or 6.0 Mbps. Free Wi-Fi access was initially provided to the company’s higher-speed broadband customers last year.

AT&T offers wireless Internet connectivity at more than 10,000 U.S. locations, including retail stores, restaurants and airports from coast to coast.

AT&T Yahoo! broadband customers, within the company's legacy AT&T 13-state region, also benefit from the addition of the award-winning Norton AntiVirus™, the world’s most trusted anti-virus software2 and award-winning Norton™ Personal Firewall, delivering all-in-one protection for the PC.

“AT&T’s legacy is one that has led the way in giving our customers more features and better value — a legacy we intend to keep,” said Welday. “This year, we plan to stand by this commitment by leveraging, and investing, in our network capabilities to bring new enhancements to our broadband service.”

Broadband customers will soon benefit from the free Wi-Fi offer, with qualified broadband plans, upon signing up for AT&T broadband service at a company retail store, online at www.att.com or through an AT&T call center. Wi-Fi connectivity will be activated once customers receive their new broadband service and complete both the setup and the registration process as a new customer. A comprehensive list of AT&T Wi-Fi locations can be found at www.attwifi.com.

AT&T is the largest provider of broadband service, with 13.8 million broadband lines in service as of the third quarter of 2007.

1 WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS 2007, Pew Internet & American Life Project
2 Top-selling anti-virus software product from December 2000 through March 2007 based on the NPD Group’s retail Top Selling Business Software list.

Note: This AT&T release and other news announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss[/B].
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I was just curious because this would be another way to go to get more use of the iPhone's Wi-Fi capabilities. I think it would be great if they offered a packaged deal for iPhone subscribers.

Well, I def. would like to hear everyone's feedback. AND YES, the FREE is for current Broadband subscribers. You can view other price ranges at
www.attwifi.com for non-subscribers.

Have a great day everyone!!!
 
FunkyCold24 said:
I was just curious because this would be another way to go to get more use of the iPhone's Wi-Fi capabilities. I think it would be great if they offered a packaged deal for iPhone subscribers.

Well, I def. would like to hear everyone's feedback. AND YES, the FREE is for current Broadband subscribers. You can view other price ranges at
www.attwifi.com for non-subscribers.

Have a great day everyone!!!
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for $20 a month .. no thank you ... I don't need a fast speed away from home that bad ...
 
I totally agree with both of you. It def. would have been nice to have something like that offered with the iPhone package.
 
But if its everywhere you are and you can drop the EDGE data service, wouldn't you net out at the same price...20 extra bucks a month? I'm actually tempted because thier coverage in NYC seems pretty great and its even in my apt building, so I could technically drop my regular cable provider's internet.
 
MACsimus19 said:
I'm actually tempted because thier coverage in NYC seems pretty great and its even in my apt building, so I could technically drop my regular cable provider's internet.
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What's the network called? I just don't remember ever seeing it.
 
AT&T should include free wi-fi with the data plan. Doesn't T-Mobile include T-Mobile Hotspots with their $20 a month unlimited EDGE plan?
 
Aries326 said:
AT&T should include free wi-fi with the data plan. Doesn't T-Mobile include T-Mobile Hotspots with their $20 a month unlimited EDGE plan?
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They consider this connected to their broadband Internet service and not their cell phone service. You can get it for $5 a month if you use their broadband internet.
 
I've used the free ATT wifi (I have their DSL at home) at airports before. It was handy to have a free internet connection while waiting for flights. Never seen it anywhere else though, T-mobile has the coffee shop/bookstore wifi market cornered in my area, or shops run their own free wifi networks for customers.
 
so as a current AT&T DSL customer how will I be able to connect ? Do i have to register ? Has anyone heard how soon this will be available?
 
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