By Anonymous
Thu, 10/30/2008
Ok, I heard this before. Hopefully they have it working this time. I got a SMS from ATT pointing me to this info on the ATT site on how to gain access:
iPhone users, get started with Wi-Fi
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Activate Wi-Fi from the settings icon on your iPhone
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Select “attwifi” from the list of available networks
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Enter your 10-digit mobile number and check the box to agree to the Acceptable Use Policy. Tap ‘continue’
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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.
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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.
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Open the text message and tap on the link for 24-hour access to the AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot
It seems like a bit of a pain, but not over the top. I’m going to talk by my local starbuck tonight and give it a shot. I’ll update this blog once I find out.
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Now, what I want to know is.. where ELSE besides starbucks? On the site they list:
Thousands of AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot locations nationwide
- Airports
- Hotels
- Universities
- Convention Centers
- Sports Centers
- Starbucks locations
- Restaurants
- Bookstores
- Supermarkets
Ok, where are they? Can I get a list based on my location? Real value would be the ability to search ATT hotspots on google maps. I gave it a shot and only found 1 hotel within Oakland/Berkeley. Let’s get on it eh?
