Comments on: Starbucks and AT&T- so long T-Mobile hotspots http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:42:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Mike H. http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/#comment-9947 Mike H. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:30:23 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a#comment-9947 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>One thing that gets lost is that WWAN is much more secure than Wifi. Speed concerns aside, when outside your home, WWAN is the better choice if the data you are passing around is important to you.</p> </div>

One thing that gets lost is that WWAN is much more secure than Wifi. Speed concerns aside, when outside your home, WWAN is the better choice if the data you are passing around is important to you.

]]> By: Ann http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/#comment-9950 Ann Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:06:12 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a#comment-9950 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Most of my heavy travel is international, and I have never found the T-Mobile Hotspot service to be free abroad (even in Frankfurt Airport). I use Boingo, and it's not bad, though you really have to confirm if the location is a premium one for $.18 a minute. Otherwise, I have been very surprised at the number of locations that also offer Boingo (mostly not premium in the US), and it's saved me a lot of money over paying the expensive hotel internet rates.</p> <p>A few things about Boingo... the downloadable app is useful for finding hotspots, but not so useful as a connection manager. That was from a Boingo support person, where you have to call to get your password changed!</p></div>

Most of my heavy travel is international, and I have never found the T-Mobile Hotspot service to be free abroad (even in Frankfurt Airport). I use Boingo, and it’s not bad, though you really have to confirm if the location is a premium one for $.18 a minute. Otherwise, I have been very surprised at the number of locations that also offer Boingo (mostly not premium in the US), and it’s saved me a lot of money over paying the expensive hotel internet rates.

A few things about Boingo… the downloadable app is useful for finding hotspots, but not so useful as a connection manager. That was from a Boingo support person, where you have to call to get your password changed!

]]> By: Mike http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/#comment-9955 Mike Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:34:00 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a#comment-9955 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>If you are a card holder then you get 2 hours of free wifi a day. I bet if you are a regular customer and you spend a little money they would extend the 2 hours. Just guessing. </p> </div>

If you are a card holder then you get 2 hours of free wifi a day. I bet if you are a regular customer and you spend a little money they would extend the 2 hours. Just guessing.

]]> By: Dave Zatz http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/#comment-9956 Dave Zatz Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:39:56 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a#comment-9956 <p>Yep, I've also heard TMo and AT&T service will be offered concurrently (for contractual reasons). In fact, the Starbucks WiFi page should already have an AT&T login for data customers.</p> <p>I'll probably put the free AT&T WiFi to use, but wonder if it'll make my already crowded Starbucks more crowded. Just say no to free WiFi!</p> Yep, I’ve also heard TMo and AT&T service will be offered concurrently (for contractual reasons). In fact, the Starbucks WiFi page should already have an AT&T login for data customers.

I’ll probably put the free AT&T WiFi to use, but wonder if it’ll make my already crowded Starbucks more crowded. Just say no to free WiFi!

]]> By: James Kendrick http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/#comment-9957 James Kendrick Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:50:35 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a#comment-9957 <p>nomo, I do use the EVDO when WiFi is not available but there is no question that WiFi is much faster than 3G. I always go for WiFi if it's available.</p> <p>Matt, Kevin is the taller one. :) Seriously, this whole Starbucks changeover makes me realize that I don't need T-Mobile hotspot service anymore even if it works in Starbucks. Boingo is cheaper and works in countless more places than T-Mobile, including the Starbucks via AT&T. It makes no sense to keep T-Mobile after the transition.</p> nomo, I do use the EVDO when WiFi is not available but there is no question that WiFi is much faster than 3G. I always go for WiFi if it’s available.

Matt, Kevin is the taller one. :) Seriously, this whole Starbucks changeover makes me realize that I don’t need T-Mobile hotspot service anymore even if it works in Starbucks. Boingo is cheaper and works in countless more places than T-Mobile, including the Starbucks via AT&T. It makes no sense to keep T-Mobile after the transition.

]]> By: Jason Johnson http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/#comment-9958 Jason Johnson Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:50:16 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a#comment-9958 <p>Actually, the changeover works out in my favor as I have always been too cheap to pay for the T-Mobile service but I will have access to the AT&T service for free since my home DSL is through them. </p> Actually, the changeover works out in my favor as I have always been too cheap to pay for the T-Mobile service but I will have access to the AT&T service for free since my home DSL is through them.

]]> By: Matthew Miller (aka palmsolo) http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/#comment-9959 Matthew Miller (aka palmsolo) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:09:29 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a#comment-9959 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>Oops, I see that James wrote the article and not Kevin. Sorry guys.</p> </div>

Oops, I see that James wrote the article and not Kevin. Sorry guys.

]]> By: Matthew Miller (aka palmsolo) http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/#comment-9960 Matthew Miller (aka palmsolo) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:05:06 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a#comment-9960 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This T-Mobile page also has a long list of FAQ for everyone to enjoy.</p> <p><a href="http://www.t-mobile.com/templates/genericnobrand.aspx?passet=Pro_Html_SBHotSpot" rel="nofollow">http://www.t-mobile.com/templates/genericnobrand.aspx?passet=Pro_Html_SBHotSpot</a></p></div>

This T-Mobile page also has a long list of FAQ for everyone to enjoy.

http://www.t-mobile.com/templates/genericnobrand.aspx?passet=Pro_Html_SBHotSpot

]]> By: Matthew Miller (aka palmsolo) http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/#comment-9961 Matthew Miller (aka palmsolo) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:03:36 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a#comment-9961 <p>Kevin,</p> <p>According to T-Mobile (<a href="http://www.t-mobile.com/company/PressReleases_Article.aspx?assetName=Prs_Prs_20070213&title=Statement%20regarding%20T-Mobile%20Hotspot%20and%20Starbucks)" rel="nofollow">http://www.t-mobile.com/company/PressReleases_Article.aspx?assetName=Prs_Prs_20070213&title=Statement%20regarding%20T-Mobile%20Hotspot%20and%20Starbucks)</a> you will still be able to use your T-Mobile HotSpot account for at least the next 5 years due to roaming agreements they have in place with AT&T.</p> <p>T-Mobile needed to maintain access for their customers at Starbucks since they have their @Home services just rolling out all over and losing Starbucks would have a major impact on them.</p> <p>So, don't worry, be happy and enjoy your WiFi for at least 5 more years. Shoot, in 5 years we may actually see WiMAX available too :) </p> Kevin,

According to T-Mobile (http://www.t-mobile.com/company/PressReleases_Article.aspx?assetName=Prs_Prs_20070213&title=Statement%20regarding%20T-Mobile%20Hotspot%20and%20Starbucks) you will still be able to use your T-Mobile HotSpot account for at least the next 5 years due to roaming agreements they have in place with AT&T.

T-Mobile needed to maintain access for their customers at Starbucks since they have their @Home services just rolling out all over and losing Starbucks would have a major impact on them.

So, don’t worry, be happy and enjoy your WiFi for at least 5 more years. Shoot, in 5 years we may actually see WiMAX available too :)

]]> By: nomo http://jkontherun.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a/#comment-9962 nomo Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:41:43 +0000 http://jkontherun.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/starbucks-and-a#comment-9962 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p>I eventually plan to get WWAN service so I am curious why you wouldn't use your Verizon EVDO card at SBUX? What are the advantages to paying extra for hotspot access if you already pay for WWAN?</p> </div>

I eventually plan to get WWAN service so I am curious why you wouldn’t use your Verizon EVDO card at SBUX? What are the advantages to paying extra for hotspot access if you already pay for WWAN?

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