Starbucks offers free Wi-Fi

Summary Box: Starbucks offers free Wi-Fi

In July, Starbucks will offer free, unlimited Wi-Fi at its 6,736 company-operated U.S. stores. The company only had limited Wi-Fi for certain customers and charged for Internet access after two hours. Meanwhile, Starbucks is partnering with Yahoo to create a special network of content accessible only to customers surfing the Web in its shops. The deal includes free access to the Wall Street Journal's website.

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I used to work for them a few years back. They desire to make Starbucks your "3rd Place". Meaning the consumer spends most of their time at home and work. They would love for the 3rd place to be your local Starbucks. Nothing wrong with that, I like Starbucks but I thought it was insane to charge people $10/mo to access their wifi when a large/venti fruppacino was over $4.
If you love coffee but find their coffee too strong, ask for the House Blend. They always have a mild blend brewing., If still too strong get the barista to fill the cup about 70-75% and fill the rest with hot water. Voila! Perfect coffee.