Starbucks, T-Mobile International, and Hewlett-Packard have announced a program that will T-Mobile HotSpots in 1200 Starbucks coffee shops across the nation. The T-Mobile HotSpots will offer registered users the ability to check e-mail, surf the Web, watch streaming video or download multi-media presentations wirelessly to their laptop computer or Pocket PC.
The initial 1200 location is just the beginning as there are plans for 800 new HotSpots to be installed in various stores throughout the country by years end.
A T-Mobile HotSpots account is required to use the service. For a limited time Starbucks is offering free one-day trial passes. The there are various options for a paid account. these range from $3 for 15 min. of access up to $50 for unlimited access.
