AT&T: From Starbucks WiFi to Mobile VoIP?


	AT&T: From Starbucks WiFi to Mobile VoIP?

Elizabeth Woyke

2-14-2008 3:55 PM

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wifi, starbucks, at&t, voip

Elizabeth Woyke says:

An interesting take on Starbucks' recent announcement that AT&T would power its in-store Wi-Fi.

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