T-Mobile has launched a promotion for its voice customers: If you're a T-Mobile voice subscriber, they're now providing free Wi-Fi service from midnight Saturday morning to Monday at 3 a.m. at their thousands of hotspots. They're using a system that reminds me of the failed Excilan process: you enter your cell phone number, and, if you're a T-Mobile subscriber, you get an SMS with a passcode. You only need one passcode for the entire weekend if you've got cookies enabled and use the same machine; otherwise, you need to request a new passcode for each session. The terms of service are pretty straightforward and quite nicely broad. The SMS message you receive is free. The deal lasts until May 28, the Seattle Times reports. [Link via dealmac]
T-mobile is at Starbucks in my town...but there are 3 other local coffeehouses within 1-2 blocks and they all have free wifi all the time! thanks but no thanks to T-mobile...still thinking I will pay 6 bucks to check my email...Not!
Along with a few cities offering free WiFi (i.e. Seattle). You can sit at some fee-based locations and pickup the free signal.
Greg