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Starbucks Clashes With WiFi Hobbyists Over Airwaves

Posted by timothy on from the dr-evil-at-play dept.

fobbman writes: "Portland Oregon's Pioneer Square (the heart of downtown) has had free WiFi access provided since February by Personal Telco, which is a local group of computer hobbyists. Now Starbuck's is planning on offering the same service on the same band in the same area for $29.95 a month, according to this story in the local fishwrap. Without regulation or licensing, and with WiFi growing, this could become a common problem."

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  1. Obligatory Onion Article by Ezubaric · · Score: 4, Funny

    Starbucks Begins 'Phase Two'

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