About Free 'Bucks Wi-Fi

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So, the free Starbucks Wi-Fi has been instituted, and it's cheaper (no, it's not totally free) than we initially thought. Per Unwired View: "The only thing that customers need to do in order to avail of the free service is purchase a minimum $5 reloadable Starbucks Card, which they will use to register online for the Starbucks Rewards Card program. This card should be used at least once a month to be eligible for the two consecutive hours of free AT&T Wi-Fi. A voucher for a free drink will be offered to new members of the reward program as additional incentive, if the free Internet access is not enough." [Unwired View]