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After multiple false alarms this spring, AT&T has finally started offering iPhone users free WiFi access at its hotspots.  It looks like it is for real this time, since they are announcing it via text message, and I just received one.

AT&T has hotspots at thousands of Starbucks stores, and other locations.

The process of using it seems pretty simple:

iPhone users, get started with Wi-Fi

• Activate Wi-Fi from the settings icon on your iPhone
• Select “attwifi” from the list of available networks
• Enter your 10-digit mobile number and check the box to agree to the Acceptable Use Policy. Tap ‘continue’
• You will receive a text message from AT&T with a secure link to the AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot. You will not be charged for the text message.
• The SMS link will only be valid for 24 hours at the location it was requested. Another request must be submitted when using another hotspot location.
• Open the text message and tap on the link for 24-hour access to the AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot

More coverage:

• Gizmodo
• JK On the Run