Free Internet Access Now Available in all Starbucks in Washington, D.C.

As we blogged about it last month, the Starbucks all over Washington, DC area are  now offering free internet access.  The service actually started July 1^st. I was jut too lazy to blog about it.  This means no-charge, registration-less and limitation-free at any Starbucks in DC metro and I think all over the nation and Canada.

Finally! I thought it was ridiculous that we had to have an AT&T account to go online there. I always thought half the point of sitting in a coffee shop was supposed to be the free wifi.

The company is focused on introducing a seamless and entertaining web experience for all mobile devices, including the iPad. Content from premium partners including The Wall Street Journal will play a huge role in the Starbucks Digital Network, offering customers both a reason to dive into the Journal and sip on another latte. It’s a smart marketing move that will drive business and help finance the Wi-Fi initiative.

Frankly, not sure their move really make any difference in their sales. Caribou and all other local coffee shops in DC have been offering free internet access since 2005.