Starbucks drinkers will be glad to learn that Google will soon replace AT&T as the coffee chain’s preferred partner to power the Wi-Fi network of its 7,000+ US stores. Additionally, Google Fiber access, where available, will be provided as well.
According to a post over at the official Google blog:
That’s why we’re teaming up with Starbucks to bring faster, free WiFi connections to all 7,000 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States over the next 18 months. When your local Starbucks WiFi network goes Google, you’ll be able to surf the web at speeds up to 10x faster than before. If you’re in a Google Fiber city, we’re hoping to get you a connection that’s up to 100x faster.
How great is that?
Now Google can also track what I’m doing while I’m drinking coffee and casually surfing the web.