Mere hours from posting information that indicated where iPhone owners could go to receive free access from AT&T's public wireless hotspots, the company has removed all references to the service from its web site.

According to Macworld UK and Computerworld, AT&T had posted a new "Access to AT&T WiFi hot spots" section on their web site which included details regarding the complimentary Wi-Fi access in all of its iPhone subscriber planes.

The description, prior to removal, went as follows:"Unlimited Data (e-mail and web), 200 SMS text messages and access to AT&T's more than 17,000 WiFi hot spots, including Starbucks all for use in the US. Wi-Fi available at US company operated Starbucks locations equipped with a hot spot [emphasis added]."

Per the article, an AT&T customer service representative was unable to explain the change during a 15-minute telephone conversation, during which he repeatedly left the line to query his manager.

AT&T Spokesman Mark Siegel has issued a blanket "no comment" statement when asked about the Wi-Fi information on the company's home page.

Stay tuned for more information as this develops and we're taking bets as to whether will offer a service in which they come over and kick your cat in the comments or forums.