SMS <scharf.steven@geemail.com> wrote in news:TgISj.12885$GE1.6099
@nlpi061.nbdc.sbc.com:

> Todd Allcock wrote:
>
>> It seems both "free WiFi" plans have the same underlying purpose- to
>> "apologize" for lack of 3g! ;-)
>
> I was surprised to see that my AT&T DSL comes with free AT&T WiFi
> access. I haven't tried it, and I don't go to Starbucks at all in my
> area, and only occasionally while traveling. In this case it's not
> related to 3G, in fact it may hinder sales of 3G.
>
> [alt.cellular.cingular removed, Cingular no longer exists]
>

They gonna have ta 'pologize fo mo dan dat with the NEW 3G iPhoney
cummin' out at $199, putting the BIG shaft to all the $500 2G
customers.....

Free Wifi isn't gonna make it up to 'em!