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iPhone Free WiFi Is Back

Posted by samzenpus on from the everyone-loves-free-stuff dept.

scorp1us writes "iPhone users used to be able to get free Wifi from AT&T hot spots, including Starbucks locations. The service was pulled because of the browser-agent hack. Now the service is being re-launched, this time with a link sent via SMS to the iPhone for the hotspot, valid for 24 hours."

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  1. Don't worry about north dakota by longhairedgnome · · Score: 0, Funny

    no one else does

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  2. Re:how to get it iphone free? by AKAImBatman · · Score: 4, Funny

    So what's the hack this time chaps? How do we get free wifi without an iphone?

    Ok, this is a somewhat tricky hack so pay attention.

    1. Buy a Starbucks Card

    2. Register the Card

    3. Now here's the really tricky part. Go into your nearest Starbucks and attempt to access the Wifi. When you are prompted for user/pass, enter the username and password you registered the card with.

    Voila! Free Wifi! Make sure you charge or refill the card at least once a month or this hack will stop working.

    You're welcome.

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  3. Re:Yeah... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    and you decided to pay more as a result?

    slashdot is filled with idiots these days I tell ya. this place used to be where all the smart kids hang out...

  4. Re:Yeah... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    You can't buy an iPhone without a contract. And non-iPhone SIM cards don't work in the locked iPhone. This means that Apple most likely signed you up for a new contract in the store with your existing number - without you realizing it.

    Check your AT&T account online and see if there are any clues.

    Also: do you realize the silliness of hacking the phone and then complaining that it doesn't work properly?

  5. Re:Do they charge for the SMS? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Oh yeah, I have WiFi at home, and coffee too. Wow. What a place! I'll be here...

    That does sound like a rockin' place. I'll be there too. Where do you live?