AT&T Wi-Fi Service

An Overview of AT&T Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi (pronounced /ˈwaɪfaɪ/) name reminds onto Wireless Fidelity although it has been said that Wi-Fi never aimed to mean anything but only to be a “catchy” name for a cool service.
And it is – both the name and the service – they’re becoming more and more ordinary among many people – from travelers and students to coffee shop lovers and cheap neighbors. ;)

AT&T Wi-Fi

AT&T has come up with its wireless Internet service in a very convenient and even fashionable way. AT&T Wi-Fi service connects your laptop or other Wi-Fi enabled device (like iPhone or any other smartphone) to an AT&T Hot Spot, enabling public wireless high-speed Internet access at fast speeds when you're within a 150-200 foot range of the public hot spot. There are hotspots in most McDonald's, Barnes & Noble, WalMart stores, and many airports, cafés and restaurants. You can connect to an AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spot with any Wi-Fi enabled device for Internet access at more than 30,000 locations nationwide. Here is the list of the latest AT&T Internet Deals that include free Wi-Fi Internet.

In order to use AT&T Wi-Fi service, you sign in with your AT&T Member ID and password, assuming you are a subscriber to at least one of the qualifying AT&T services. If you are not a user of any qualifying AT&T service, you can use AT&T Wi-Fi On the Spot which is a one-time connection available at AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots. This type of connection is available for a small one-time fee.

AT&T Wi-Fi Basic and AT&T Wi-Fi On the Spot – Explained

AT&T Wi-Fi can be purchased as a standalone product or as a part of a qualifying service like AT&T Internet Service. As a standalone product, this service is available in the following way:

• Instant Wi-Fi – AT&T Wi-Fi On the Spot

As a part of other AT&T services, it is available as:

• AT&T Wi-Fi Basic

AT&T Wi-Fi On the Spot is available for purchase at any AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spot nationwide. It’s simple – you buy it when you need it.
AT&T Wi-Fi Basic is included in other qualifyig AT&T services, and it's offered at thousands of hotspots, including U.S. company-operated McDonald's locations equipped with a hotspot.

AT&T Wi-Fi Basic is included into following AT&T services:

• AT&T Internet – Check AT&T Internet Plans to learn more about all the benefits, including free Wi-Fi.
• AT&T Wireless – AT&T Wi-Fi Basic service is available at no additional charge to wireless customers with select Wi-Fi capable devices and a qualified data rate plan. Other restrictions may apply.
• AT&T DataConnect – DataConnect plans offer unlimited access to AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots nationwide with qualifying AT&T data plans for laptops, tablets, and Wi-Fi enabled devices.
• AT&T Connected Car – In-car Wi-Fi® with unlimited data plans available.