AT&T Offers Free Wi-Fi to Fire Victims in California

If you or someone you know has been affected by the wildfires in Southern California, this tip is for you. Last week, AT&T received some bad press after a couple told a local news station they were being charged $300 for not saving their Dish receiver from the fire. AT&T eventually released a statement about the misunderstanding, and told the couple they'd be waiving the fee as part of their disaster policy.

The company seems to following up this week with another generous offer to benefit Southern California fire victims. In a press release, the company announced that AT&T's Wi-Fi service, available at over 600 locations throughout Southern California, will be offered free of charge and without restrictions to help those affected by the wildfires.

"Through the coming weeks" residents and travelers are encouraged to visit any these hot spots for free Wi-Fi service 24 hours a day. Any Wi-Fi-enabled device, including cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and laptops, can be used to connect to the Internet or corporate networks in locations across Riverside, San Diego, San Bernadino, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange, and Ventura counties.

You can get a complete listing of all the hot spot locations here, which you'll find mainly in places like McDonald's, Barnes & Noble, Coffee Bean, and some hotels and airports.