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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. Re:Oh no! by mcgrew · · Score: 0, Troll

    Well, you're leaving out the half of us nerds who aren't too fat, but instead too skinny.

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  2. Re:might actually go to a mcdonalds by mcgrew · · Score: 0, Troll

    No useless vegetables to get in the way

    Useless? The tomato and lettuce probably has more nutritional value than the rest of the sandwich. I usually get a Burger King Junior Whopper with cheese and a "value" fry. Like your lunch, it's $2.49.

    I have soda at home, so no need to pay for it there.

      I have hamburger, bread, and potatos at home too. Usually I just cook my own, way cheaper than a fats food burger.

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  3. Re:Man, If I had a nickle... by ckaminski · · Score: 0, Troll

    Tea is for English pinky pointing poseurs and girls.

  4. Re:Burger King is still better by mcgrew · · Score: 0, Troll

    I'm sure I'm not the only wierdo out there.

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