Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:29 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.
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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