New Sony ploy: complimentary T-Mobile HotSpot Wi-Fi service for 3.30 PSPs

[Bex]

Originally Posted by qj.net

As you've probably heard, [Only registered users can see links. ] yesterday in the latest of their attempts to add new features to the PSP, and in turn keep up with the homebrew [Only registered users can see links. ].

One of these new features was the "Use Wireless Hotspot" option under the PSP Settings menu. In [Only registered users can see links. ]'s latest ploy to convert more people to the do the evil upgrade which prevents access to homebrew games and custom firmwares, it sat down with cellphone operator [Only registered users can see links. ] to get free Wi-Fi for 3.30 PSP users.

All you have to do is use the T-Mobile Hotspot locator and find the nearest Hotspot, go there, and select the "Use Wireless Hostpot" option in the settings menu. T-Mobile HotSpots can be found in quite a lot of places like [Only registered users can see links. ] coffeehouses, Borders Books & Music stores, FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Centers, and more.

The free Wi-Fi promotion runs for six months, however as we said yesterday, be wary about upgrading your PSP's firmware. It is possible that you could go for a very long time without homebrew or [Only registered users can see links. ].

A great new feature imo, so i really hope the new custom firmware comes out soon.

Although, no word from anyone as of yet, if this is just US, or applies to UK hotspots too? Anyone know?