Long after Tully’s, other chains, and mom and pop coffee shops began giving away free WiFi to customers, Starbucks will finally offer up its version: free when you pay. You’ll be able to log on “free” for two hours daily if first you buy a $5 reloadable Starbucks card. You’ll also have to buy something with the card at least once a month to be eligible for “free” service the next 30 days.Aww, how nice. It’s Howard Schultz’s way of saying thank you for making him a billionaire.
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