AT&T to Give Windows Mobile Users Free Wi-Fi

By Allen Tsai | Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:29 pm

AT&T said Windows Mobile users will get free Wi-Fi from its nationwide network of hotspots -- including all Starbucks locations -- starting September 14.

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The Atlanta-based carrier said that customers with Windows Mobile devices will need to install special software and have certain data plans to qualify for free access.

It already offers a similar deal for its iPhone and BlackBerry users.

As smartphones sales rise, service providers have been aggressively upgrading their networks to anticiapate the increased data use.

AT&T has been rolling out its new 3G band for better high-speed coverage.

In March, Sprint teamed up with Clearwire to launch 4G service in 10 cities. Verizon also announced plans to offer 4G in 2010.

T-Mobile has been slow to follow and is still building its 3G network.

Earlier today, Microsoft announced plans to release new Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphones on October 6.

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