As McDonald’s (MCD) Offers Free WiFi, Another Challenge To Starbucks (SBUX)

October 8, 2007 by Douglas A. McIntyre

It has not come to the US. But, bet your bottom dollar, it will. McDonald’s (MCD) is offering free WiFi in its 1,200 stores in the UK.

Starbucks (SBUX) offers T-Mobile WiFi in its UK and US stores. But, the customers have to pay for it after they buy that expensive latte. Free WiFi could save a regular at McDonald’s $20 a month. And, that is a good reason to stay out of Starbucks.

Douglas A. McIntyre

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