Free AT&T iPhone WiFi requires SMS authorization

Posted by james on October 31st, 2008 at 07:10pm Comments

AT&T, exclusive iPhone carrier in the USA, has just made free WiFi available to all iPhone subscribers. But it seems that using the free WiFi actually requires some extra effort from users.

According to Cnet, in order to access this free WiFi one will need to:
- Activate Wi-Fi from the settings icon on your iPhone.
- Select “attwifi” from the list of available networks.
- Enter your 10-digit mobile number and check the box to agree to the Acceptable Use Policy. Tap ‘continue.’
- You will receive a text message from AT&T with a secure link to the AT&T Wi-Fi hot spot. You will not be charged for the text message.
- The SMS link will only be valid for 24 hours at the location it was requested. Another request must be submitted when using another hot spot location.
- Open the text message and tap on the link for 24-hour access to the AT&T Wi-Fi hot spot.

As such, this seems like a somewhat lengthy process. You’ll actually need to SMS in order to get the free WiFi, which might be annoying when you’re looking for a momentary free internet fix.

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