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AT&T Buys Wayport, Adds to Wi-Fi Hot Spots

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posted Nov 6, 2008, 10:42 AM   by Eric M. Zeman

AT&T has agreed to acquire Wayport for $275 million in cash. Wayport operates a network of Wi-Fi hot spots at locations such as McDonalds and several hotel chains. The deal will add free Wi-Fi access for iPhone and BlackBerry users at an additional 2,800 locations, including Wyndham, Marriott Vacation Club and Four Seasons hotels. With the acquisition, AT&T will control some 20,000 Wi-Fi hot spots in the U.S.

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