Starbucks finally gets it.  You have to wonder what took them so long.

Starting July 1, Starbucks will let anyone connect to its WiFi network for free. This fall, the company will add a content network called Starbucks Digital Network, in partnership with Yahoo and other sites, which will include local content you won’t be able to read anywhere else. Both offerings will be free.

via Starbucks Announces Free Wi-Fi, Proprietary Content Network | Epicenter | Wired.com.

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