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Now that Starbucks has finally begun to offer WiFi access to iPhone customers, it was only a matter of time before those iPhone customers started to look for a way to make the iPhone access work on laptop computers, such as the MacBook or MacBook Pro (this should also work for PC’s). With a little tweaking and configuration, you’ll be able to “trick” the Starbucks wifi network into thinking that your laptop is actually an iPhone.
Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Select attwifi from the available networks list.
- Open your web browser, it should redirect you to an AT&T page.
- Enter your 10 digit mobile phone number.
- You will receive a text message from AT&T (the text is free) with a secure link to the AT&T wifi hotspot.
- Type this link into the web browser on your laptop and you’re good to go.
- Enjoy your free wifi.
October 30th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
In the UK a growing number of outlets are beginning to provide free WiFi. McDonalds were the starting point with most McD’s in the UK offering free surfing. Of course when one company makes a move like this the others inevitably have to match it before long….
October 31st, 2008 at 12:51 am
Scott -
That’s very true! I wish McDonalds in US would start offering WiFi… I’m hooked on their iced coffee now, so having WiFi access inside McD’s would be great! I completely agree with what you said, the more places that start to offer WiFi access, other will have to match it to keep their business up.