Wireless Internet Reviews
AT&T Wi-Fi Connect Hotspot Service
Overview
AT&T Mobility is headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. They have the largest wireless subscriber bases in the United States serving over 70 million subscribers.
AT&T Mobility counts for over a third of all of AT&T business. They offer a full range of wireless voice and data services on it's national network including high-speed wireless internet access and WiFi hotspots. They also offer incomparable international coverage to their subscribers through their global network of partners.
Pros: AT&T Wi-Fi Connect service is available in all 50 states with over 71,000 Wi-Fi hotspots available worldwide. The service is available in many locations including the popular restaurant chains Starbucks and McDonalds Existing subscribers to AT&T high speed internet services also can enjoy free access to over 17,000 AT&T Wi-FI hotspots.
Cons: Subscribers are limited to 150 uses per month which might be restrictive if you are traveling and can only work in short sessions. Signing into a AT&T hotspot on a per session basis can be very costly.
Detailed Provider Information
Plans: There is only one Wi-Fi plan available to new AT&T customers called the AT&T Wi-Fi Premier. It is available for $19.99 per month and includes unlimited access to all AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspots, Starbucks locations and all partner hotspots in the U.S. and internationally. If you are an existing AT&T high speed customer you may already qualify for the free AT&T Wi-Fi Basic package which does not cover the partner hotspots. If you need access to partner hotspots existing customers pay $9.99 per month for the AT&T Wi-Fi premier service. You can also sign in to any AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and be charged on a per session basis. Prices and the length of session vary by each location so you can expect to pay anywhere between $3.99 - $7.99 per session.
Customer Service: Customer service for AT&T Wi-Fi Connect is available via a toll free number, email or at any AT&T retail location.
Credit Check: Yes
Contract: To qualify for AT&T Wi-Fi Premier service you must sign up for a one year contract.
Payment Options: Payments can be made online through the AT&T website, by telephone via a toll free number, by auto-payment which automatically charges your credit card, at any AT&T retail location or by postal mail.
Bandwidth Restrictions: Although the AT&T Wi-Fi Premier service claims unlimited access, AT&T limits your usage to 150 uses per month. Network speeds can vary from hotspot to hotspot.
Activation Fee: There is no activation fee for signing up for AT&T Wi-Fi service.
Cancellation Fee: Early cancellation is subject to a $20 fee.
Roaming Charges: There are no roaming charges associated with AT&T Wi-Fi plans.
Coverage Map: AT&T Wi-Fi Connect Coverage Map
