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Usually connect to Walmart's WiFi but they changed their policy I guess, won't be doing that now... (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by trippingonthewire@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Aio@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I might be wrong but i think it is because they don't give you the option to opt out and use the wifi.

[–] OfficerBribe@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Should they? I would simply not connect to their Wi-Fi and move on, it's not like they are obligated to provide you internet.