This was bound to happen sooner or later but we’re glad it happened now. AT&T will offer free access to its WiFi hotspots network to all Windows Mobile phones owners. That means you’ll be able to walk in a Starbucks coffee shop with a Windows Phone in your hand and check your mail or browse the Internet while you offer yourself a tasty treat.

AT&T has announced that September 14 is going to be the day when all Windows Mobile phone owners will be able to start enjoying those hotspots. The only thing AT&T asks of you is that you get an unlimited data plan or other qualifying data plan in order to take advantage of that free hotspots.

Besides Windows Mobile phones, iPhones and BlackBerry handsets already have access to AT&T’s hotspot network. Who’s going to be next?

via AT&T

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UK iPhone users and BT Broadband customers listen up - around 2,500 ATM machines near you will soon be converted to function as free WiFi hotspots, thanks to BT Openzone and Cashbox. The initial rollout will begin with 10 machines this week and then numbers are expected to gradually increase.

“Some of our sites lend themselves to becoming hotspots more than others,” says Ciaran Morton, CEO of Cashbox. “It’s really just the start of our rollout. We will look at extending coverage over the coming months.” Non-BT and iPhone users that want to join in the fun and convenience will have to dish out £5.88 ($10) for 90 minutes or a more sensible £9.79 ($16) for 24 hours.

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