We've taken
a shot or
two at T-Mobile in our day (though
only takes on the "conventional wisdom," we assure you), but we're always ones to give credit where credit is
due, so we have to tip our hats to the 'Mob for rolling out a new feature that is actually beneficial to existing
customers. Usually when a wireless carrier offers a new deal, it is only to entice new customers or current ones to
renew their contracts, so the fact that T-Mobile is gifting all its subscribers with free weekend WiFi access at any of
its 6,500 HotSpots is a refreshing change of pace. T-Mobbers need only visit a certain website while within a HotSpot's
sphere of influence, where they enter their mobile number and wait for a return SMS with the necessary pass code.
Although there is no announced termination date for this program, T-Mobile's site clearly states that free WeekendFi is
a limited-time offer, so our advice is to go nuts and get your download-on while the gettin' is still good.
[Thanks Francesco and Mr. Furley]
posted Mar 5th 2006 4:00PM
I have the Total Internet service with T-Mobile... Hot Spot is included.
Not knowing entirely how this works, you access their website to enter your mobile number to get a code that gives you internet access? I'm assuming that you can access the T-Mobile site as a default?
I have used T-Mobile's hotspot daypass before. I was not impressed. The connection kept being lost the most signal strength I got was 50%.
I spend most of the time waiting for the connection to come back.
Yet I still pay my $10 for the privilege of using their hotspot.
I am better off using my cell as a modem.
I NEED a new phone
I'm a Tennessee Volunteer Fan.
I wish it would snow.
I love Springer Spaniels.
I Love America
Give Me a High Five
I love to bass fish.
Here We Go Hokies Here We Go
I'd rather go to Panera Bread ~ they offer free wi-fi.
"I have used T-Mobile's hotspot daypass before. I was not impressed. The connection kept being lost the most signal strength I got was 50%.
I spend most of the time waiting for the connection to come back.
Yet I still pay my $10 for the privilege of using their hotspot.
I am better off using my cell as a modem."
I have had a simlar experience. Not good.
Well that just confuses me now.. Thought the hot spot was really for pre paid not monthly
They have a mix of everything:
http://hotspot.t-mobile.com/services_plans.htm
Anyone know if this offer is coming to the UK too?
Just ordered a new Vario (left my first one on the train!)and this would be a lovely bonus!
Straight from the T-Mo
Effective Saturday, March 4, T-Mobile is pleased to announce the launch of Free Wi-Fi Weekends to all existing T-Mobile customers!
Details:
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Promotion effective March 4 - May 28
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Free Weekends available Saturday 12:00 a.m. EST to Monday 3:00 a.m. EST at all T-Mobile HotSpot locations nationwide!
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Exclusive offer for all existing T-Mobile customers only (including prepaid, SmartAccess, data)
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Only available in domestic and non-roaming locations
Customers can take advantage of T-Mobile's HotSpot Wi-Fi wireless broadband Internet for free by simply following these easy steps:
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Launch web browser on a Wi-Fi enabled device from any domestic T-Mobile HotSpot location on Saturday and Sunday.
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Visit http://freeweekends.hotspot.t-mobile.com (or look for a free weekends banner on the login page).
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Enter 10 digit PCS number and customer will receive a text message with a passcode.
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Enter this passcode and to have free Wi-Fi access.
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