On: Starbucks’ WiFi goes Google

[gonzo]

Wayport (the outfit that AT&T acquired to do its public access WiFi play) also used Level 3.

Source: I was the Wayport CTO.

edit: I said Google acquired Wayport. It was AT&T.

[minimax → gonzo]

What I'm saying is that I think they are using Level 3 for the whole stack, not just circuits. I think L3 is doing the captive portal and everything else. I could be wrong though.

[gonzo → minimax]

What makes you think there will be a c(r)aptive portal?

[minimax → gonzo]

Do you really think Starbucks would give up its captive portal? Have you seen it? It's full of Starbucks branding and content. I don't see that aspect disappearing with the new provider.