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US McDonald's Wi-Fi Going Free In January

Posted by kdawson on from the fries-with-that dept.

Knowzy writes "After five years behind a paywall, McDonalds plans to stop charging for its Wi-Fi in mid-January in the US. According to the Dallas Morning News, you aren't even required to make a purchase — 'free is free,' a spokesman said. It's also been widely reported that they won't impose time limits on your surfing. With around 20,000 free hotspots between McDonald's and Starbucks (who went free[ish] earlier this year), anyone still charging for Wi-Fi is going to look foolish, if not downright greedy."

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  1. Burger King is still better by JeffSpudrinski · · Score: 4, Funny

    Free wifi won't make me eat a fried burger.

    Flame Broiled, or nothing.

    -JJS

  2. Man, If I had a nickle... by Monkeedude1212 · · Score: 5, Funny

    For everytime I wished I had Wifi when I was at McDonalds... I'd have the exact same amount of money I do now.

    You see, Coffee Shops like Starbucks make sense. Thats where you go to prop open your laptop, pretend to be a professional writer while blogging, while pompously talking to other "professional writers" over your Peppermint Mocha Extra Pump Extra hot no foam Chai Late Fusion Coffee.

    There is nothing Arrogant or pompous about pretending to write while stuffing down a big mac.

    1. Re:Man, If I had a nickle... by chill · · Score: 4, Funny

      Dress in a black turtleneck sweater and use a Macbook while talking (via bluetooth) on your iPhone. If you wear glasses, make sure to look over them, down your nose at other people and scowl protectively when anyone gets near your personal space. That'll make you look arrogant and pompous no matter where you go.

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    2. Re:Man, If I had a nickle... by Hollovoid · · Score: 5, Funny

      Oh yea? well I drink out of my Mr. Coffee while watching Mr. Radar!

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    3. Re:Man, If I had a nickle... by selven · · Score: 4, Funny

      Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

  3. Product placement plus tech support by SoundGuyNoise · · Score: 4, Funny

    What is your Big MAC address? Have you enabled your Wi-Fry connection?

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