AT&T announced that they are now offering free WiFi access to iPhone users across the U.S. WiFi is now available at thousands of hotspots like

Airports
Hotels
Universities
Convention Centers
Sports Centers
Restaurants
Bookstores
Supermarkets
and the list also includes Starbucks

AT&T has sent out an SMS message (like the one below) to iPhone users announcing the plan.

AT&T knows Wi-Fi is hot, and FREE Wi-Fi is even hotter. Which is why FREE AT&T Wi-Fi access is now available for Apple iPhone at thousands of hotspots nationwide, including Starbucks*. Users can relax and access music, email and web browsing services with their favorite blend in hand from the comfort of their nearest location. For information visit www.att.com/attwifi.

Customers can locate Wi-Fi spots through AT&T’s online tool or you can locate the nearest Starbucks using this tool.

iPhone users can start using their free WiFi by following these steps:

- Activate Wi-Fi from the settings icon on your iPhone
- Select “attwifi” from the list of available networks
- Enter your 10-digit mobile number and check the box to agree to the Acceptable Use Policy. Tap ‘continue’
- You will receive a text message from AT&T with a secure link to the AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot. You will not be charged for the text message.
- The SMS link will only be valid for 24 hours at the location it was requested. Another request must be submitted when using another hotspot location.
- Open the text message and tap on the link for 24-hour access to the AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot

Get started with LaptopConnect:

-Log in to the AT&T hotspot web page with LaptopConnect
-Activate the wireless networking functionality on your laptop or Wi-Fi-enabled device and look for the SSID “ATTWIFI”
-Once connected to “ATTWIFI” you will be presented with options to order AT&T’s Basic or Premier service