Facebook is currently testing a pretty clever way to help bring its users free Wi-Fi — CNET reports that the company is partnering with some small business to offer Wi-Fi to customers who check into the location. Right now, Facebook claims it is just a "small test with a few local businesses," though the company didn't give any more details on where you could try this service out. After accessing Facebook Wi-Fi by checking in, the router is designed to send you to the business's Facebook page — which may offer those who check in additional deals or discounts. The service was first spotted by developer Tom Waddington, who found an entry for "social_wifi" and Facebook Wi-Fi in code used to build charts and graphs for Facebook's page...
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/2/3589846/facebook-free-wi-fi-local-business-check-in
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