Do you think Starbucks regrets having T-Mobile as their wireless internet provider? - GoFuckYourself.com

Cory W · 02-21-2008, 11:39 AM

Starbucks always seems to be ahead of the game. But it still surprises me when I am in one and I have to pay for Wireless Internet access. I mean, this made sense when it first came out as they were ahead of the curve.

But now, Wi-Fi is free everywhere. Jack in the Box announced this morning that they are rolling out free Wi-Fi in 9 of their California restaurants; with more to come. Not too mention every time a mom and pop coffee shop springs up, wireless always seems to be free.

I avoid them now because of it. I hate having to figure out what my T-Mobile account info is. It just seems outdated for a coffee shop to still charge for access. I bet a lot of people avoid them over it.

02-21-2008, 11:44 AM

hmmmm i thought i saw an article that ATT was giving them free wifi soon or something about starbux having free wifi soon...

stickyfingerz · 02-21-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by WEG Cory

Starbucks always seems to be ahead of the game. But it still surprises me when I am in one and I have to pay for Wireless Internet access. I mean, this made sense when it first came out as they were ahead of the curve.

But now, Wi-Fi is free everywhere. Jack in the Box announced this morning that they are rolling out free Wi-Fi in 9 of their California restaurants; with more to come. Not too mention every time a mom and pop coffee shop springs up, wireless always seems to be free.

I avoid them now because of it. I hate having to figure out what my T-Mobile account info is. It just seems outdated for a coffee shop to still charge for access. I bet a lot of people avoid them over it.

Most every McDonalds has free wifi now also. They also sell coffee much cheaper than Starbucks.

seeric · 02-21-2008, 11:45 AM

yah i saw that the other day. some cities here have their own free wifi city wide. not sure where they are going with that unless its some sort of premium uber fast connections to brag about. to me it just looked like a reg wifi connect though.

tony286 · 02-21-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

Most every McDonalds has free wifi now also. They also sell coffee much cheaper than Starbucks.

But they have those hard ass get out quick chairs. lol

NosMo · 02-21-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

Most every McDonalds has free wifi now also. They also sell coffee much cheaper than Starbucks.

And in most cases better tasting. Starbucks always taste burnt to me...

NosMo

AZSarah · 02-21-2008, 11:50 AM

I could not agree more.

Peter Piper Pizza even has free wifi here!

AZSarah · 02-21-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by NosMo

And in most cases better tasting. Starbucks always taste burnt to me...

NosMo

You are the 10th person who I've heard say that lately.
& you're right too ... for a regular cup of joe, I would rather make Folgers at home than order it at Starbucks.

(I am addicted to the over priced foo foo drinks though)

tony286 · 02-21-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ_Sarah_Maxcash

You are the 10th person who I've heard say that lately.
& you're right too ... for a regular cup of joe, I would rather make Folgers at home than order it at Starbucks.

(I am addicted to the over priced foo foo drinks though)

I personally think for just a plain cup of coffee Dunkin donuts has the best.

Cory W · 02-21-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LilBro

hmmmm i thought i saw an article that ATT was giving them free wifi soon or something about starbux having free wifi soon...

I haven't read such, but it would make complete sense. I mean, charging for Wi-Fi can't be good for business.

Cory W · 02-21-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

Most every McDonalds has free wifi now also. They also sell coffee much cheaper than Starbucks.

Yeah, well even regardless of coffee quality, I would take inferior coffee over paying for Wi-Fi. It's just me, I can't stand the process of paying for it. And that adds up.

Odie · 02-21-2008, 12:11 PM

well now that they jsut bought Seattle's best coffee, everything should be free!! lol

Net Money · 02-21-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LilBro

hmmmm i thought i saw an article that ATT was giving them free wifi soon or something about starbux having free wifi soon...

That is correct, it will be free within a few months in all starbucks.

Gerco · 02-21-2008, 12:17 PM

Here, the starbucks are hit and miss, none of the kentucky side SB's have free wifi, a couple on the cincinnati side do. BUT on the ky side, there are some other "open" wifi's if you search them while in SB. Or just do what I do and use a sprint EVDO cars... seems to be a lot faster than any of the free Wifi spots around here period

iamkathi · 02-21-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Odie

well now that they jsut bought Seattle's best coffee, everything should be free!! lol

That was in 2003 that Starbuck's bought Seattle's Best. I also think Starbucks tastes over roasted. BUT... the Christmas Blend this past season was really good.

I too, hate paying for WiFi. McDonald's WiFi works in the parking lot, but of course it looks funny sitting in your car on the laptop

baddog · 02-21-2008, 12:18 PM

As many times as I have been to a Starbucks I have yet to go there for the Internet connection.

Well, I may have sat down in OKC, but I used my own wireless.

Cory W · 02-21-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by iamkathi

That was in 2003 that Starbuck's bought Seattle's Best. I also think Starbucks tastes over roasted. BUT... the Christmas Blend this past season was really good.

I too, hate paying for WiFi. McDonald's WiFi works in the parking lot, but of course it looks funny sitting in your car on the laptop

To be honest, I don't like Hotels charging me for access. To be honest, if they want to charge, I would rather they just include it in my overall cost and leave it open.

I hate it when you just want to check something really quick and you have to fill out crap.

Cory W · 02-21-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

As many times as I have been to a Starbucks I have yet to go there for the Internet connection.

Well, I may have sat down in OKC, but I used my own wireless.

You know, it's odd man....sometimes I enjoy being in a public place. Just to get out of the house. Now, I am in an office now, but prior to this job, I went a few times a week.

Also, sometimes on a Saturday morning I like ordering coffee, a whole-wheat muffin with a touch of honey, and just sitting at the table online.

Cory W · 02-21-2008, 12:22 PM

Also Baddog, to follow that point. I have an iPhone and surely more and more iPhone-esq devices are in the works. I love being able to pop online wherever I am at.

stickyfingerz · 02-21-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tony404

But they have those hard ass get out quick chairs. lol

One closest to us has a big screen tv, plus soft padded seating area. More like a livingroom environment lol.

baddog · 02-21-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by WEG Cory

You know, it's odd man....sometimes I enjoy being in a public place. Just to get out of the house. Now, I am in an office now, but prior to this job, I went a few times a week.

Also, sometimes on a Saturday morning I like ordering coffee, a whole-wheat muffin with a touch of honey, and just sitting at the table online.

Pnk XXX · 02-21-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WEG Cory

Starbucks always seems to be ahead of the game. But it still surprises me when I am in one and I have to pay for Wireless Internet access. I mean, this made sense when it first came out as they were ahead of the curve.

But now, Wi-Fi is free everywhere. Jack in the Box announced this morning that they are rolling out free Wi-Fi in 9 of their California restaurants; with more to come. Not too mention every time a mom and pop coffee shop springs up, wireless always seems to be free.

I avoid them now because of it. I hate having to figure out what my T-Mobile account info is. It just seems outdated for a coffee shop to still charge for access. I bet a lot of people avoid them over it.

pay?

learn how to spoof your laptops MAC addy and its free.
dl SMAC 2.0

lol @ paying for wifi

they use MAC authentication. very easy to bypass. takes 1 minute.

brand0n · 02-21-2008, 12:32 PM

the starbucks beside my house, has a bar next door.

the bar offers free wifi.

i drink my coffee and use the free wifi next door, as im sure everyone else does

candyflip · 02-21-2008, 12:44 PM

I offered free wifi in my deli, which is close to a college campus. I did quite a bit of business from people coming in just because of it being available.

sortie · 02-21-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

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Tanker · 02-21-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sortie

Plus This

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I hear those verizon cards are good and that they work when you travel to canada with no roam fee can anyone confirm that

Cory W · 02-21-2008, 01:36 PM

What is the Mac solution? Verizon have a card for Mac laptops?

Odie · 02-21-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by iamkathi

That was in 2003 that Starbuck's bought Seattle's Best. I also think Starbucks tastes over roasted. BUT... the Christmas Blend this past season was really good.

I too, hate paying for WiFi. McDonald's WiFi works in the parking lot, but of course it looks funny sitting in your car on the laptop

Maybe they bought it in the US but they just bought up all the Canadian franchises back from the Canadian holding co that owned it.

sniperwolf · 02-21-2008, 02:26 PM

I don't go to Starbucks anyway! lol

farkedup · 02-21-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by WEG Cory

What is the Mac solution? Verizon have a card for Mac laptops?

Come to your senses and buy a PC?

tony286 · 02-21-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

One closest to us has a big screen tv, plus soft padded seating area. More like a livingroom environment lol.

you got one of the updated ones you lucky bastard. lol

RedShoe · 02-21-2008, 03:05 PM

Don't be gay. Starbucks is sooooo 2005.

RedShoe · 02-21-2008, 03:07 PM

oh you don't believe me?

Look at this.

http://chart.finance.yahoo.com/c/1y/s/sbux

leedsfan · 02-21-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ_Sarah_Maxcash

You are the 10th person who I've heard say that lately.
& you're right too ... for a regular cup of joe, I would rather make Folgers at home than order it at Starbucks.

(I am addicted to the over priced foo foo drinks though)

Starbucks uses second rate beans (not arabica), which grow on the plains not on the hillside which means they have less flavor, which in turn forces the over toasting of the beans to give any flavor, which is why the coffee tastes burned.

I actually really hate Starbucks for doing this, as virtually every other chain coffee shop buys and uses arabica beans that taste so much better. Starbucks is thinking about its bottom line, and not about the products it serves.

Hence I will always go somewhere else.

As for the T-Mobile service i was forced to use it last time i was in LA for webmaster access last year and its a fucking nuisance and takes ages to download stuff. Not worth paying $10 a day for (or however much it was), thats for sure.

Corona · 02-21-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LilBro

hmmmm i thought i saw an article that ATT was giving them free wifi soon or something about starbux having free wifi soon...

They said that complete details haven't been finalized yet.

They are switching to ATT and are thinking about giving customers 2 hours free access if you have a Starbucks card with a balance on it.

They may start out like that but it will not be long before it is totally free.

Sly · 02-21-2008, 03:18 PM

While you are arguing that paying for WiFi is bad for business because other restaurants offer it for free, I have read many articles from the coffee shops perspective saying the exact opposite. I keep seeing them talk about how terrible WiFi is for business because all it does is keeps freeloaders taking up space in the restaurant while other customers are pushed away due to lack of space.

Kimmykim · 02-21-2008, 03:28 PM

http://nespresso.com if you're looking for coffee. You can't beat it.

CurrentlySober · 02-21-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RedShoe

oh you don't believe me?

Look at this.

http://chart.finance.yahoo.com/c/1y/s/sbux

Another example of the harm that tube sites are doing....

JOKE

CurrentlySober · 02-21-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedShoe

oh you don't believe me?

Look at this.

http://chart.finance.yahoo.com/c/1y/s/sbux

Another example of the harm that tube sites are doing....

JOKE

CurrentlySober · 02-21-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedShoe

oh you don't believe me?

Look at this.

http://chart.finance.yahoo.com/c/1y/s/sbux

Another example of the harm that tube sites are doing....

JOKE

CurrentlySober · 02-21-2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedShoe

oh you don't believe me?

Look at this.

http://chart.finance.yahoo.com/c/1y/s/sbux

Another example of the harm that tube sites are doing....

JOKE

CurrentlySober · 02-21-2008, 03:58 PM

Sorry for the multiple posts above...

I dunno why that happened. Sorry guys...

MasterKeyword · 02-21-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pnk XXX

pay?

learn how to spoof your laptops MAC addy and its free.
dl SMAC 2.0

lol @ paying for wifi

they use MAC authentication. very easy to bypass. takes 1 minute.

oh so i bet you are on the content theft list and run a tube site with it as well? we will be watching you

MasterKeyword · 02-21-2008, 05:22 PM

I actually paid for that Tmobile shit service, I didnt know what it was exactly at the time and hoped it beamed out to my place which was a block down...
so dont beat me with a stick, i cancelled it soon after and i have sprint wifi now.. worked great at 10mbps during the 10 day refund period... went to shit on day 11 and god dam Sprint has the worst website and billing in existance... after my 2 year fuck over period is done, its hello Verizon

tony286 · 02-21-2008, 05:26 PM

now from what I heard on the radio in two yrs wimax will be national and it wont matter anymore.

stickyfingerz · 02-21-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterKeyword

oh so i bet you are on the content theft list and run a tube site with it as well? we will be watching you

Who is this "we" lol Everyone pick up a torch yo!.

Pnk XXX · 02-21-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterKeyword

oh so i bet you are on the content theft list and run a tube site with it as well? we will be watching you

wifi knowledge != content theft

rofl stupidfuck

DatingGold · 02-21-2008, 09:58 PM

I have a t-mobile account otherwise it would suck

ungratefulninja · 02-21-2008, 11:10 PM

Having ATT's DSL gives you free access to their network of WiFi hotspots, I would assume this will include the Starbucks as well.

The Verizon EVDO is typically 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps and if you exceed 5 GB/line/month, they reserve the right to reduce throughput speeds to a maximum of approximately 200 Kbps.

Scroto · 02-21-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

Most every McDonalds has free wifi now also. They also sell coffee much cheaper than Starbucks.

lol yeah even our little towns McD's has free wifi

02-21-2008, 11:39 AM	#1
Cory W Deeply shallow Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hollywood, Ca. Posts: 9,133	Do you think Starbucks regrets having T-Mobile as their wireless internet provider? Starbucks always seems to be ahead of the game. But it still surprises me when I am in one and I have to pay for Wireless Internet access. I mean, this made sense when it first came out as they were ahead of the curve. But now, Wi-Fi is free everywhere. Jack in the Box announced this morning that they are rolling out free Wi-Fi in 9 of their California restaurants; with more to come. Not too mention every time a mom and pop coffee shop springs up, wireless always seems to be free. I avoid them now because of it. I hate having to figure out what my T-Mobile account info is. It just seems outdated for a coffee shop to still charge for access. I bet a lot of people avoid them over it. __________________ ICQ: 292310358 Offering writing and content services (mainstream). Marketing for L3 Payments

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seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	yah i saw that the other day. some cities here have their own free wifi city wide. not sure where they are going with that unless its some sort of premium uber fast connections to brag about. to me it just looked like a reg wifi connect though.

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	As many times as I have been to a Starbucks I have yet to go there for the Internet connection. Well, I may have sat down in OKC, but I used my own wireless.

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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,349	While you are arguing that paying for WiFi is bad for business because other restaurants offer it for free, I have read many articles from the coffee shops perspective saying the exact opposite. I keep seeing them talk about how terrible WiFi is for business because all it does is keeps freeloaders taking up space in the restaurant while other customers are pushed away due to lack of space. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

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MasterKeyword So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 129	I actually paid for that Tmobile shit service, I didnt know what it was exactly at the time and hoped it beamed out to my place which was a block down... so dont beat me with a stick, i cancelled it soon after and i have sprint wifi now.. worked great at 10mbps during the 10 day refund period... went to shit on day 11 and god dam Sprint has the worst website and billing in existance... after my 2 year fuck over period is done, its hello Verizon

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ungratefulninja Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 682	Having ATT's DSL gives you free access to their network of WiFi hotspots, I would assume this will include the Starbucks as well. The Verizon EVDO is typically 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps and if you exceed 5 GB/line/month, they reserve the right to reduce throughput speeds to a maximum of approximately 200 Kbps.