Microsoft accidentally announced its new WiFi service

Microsoft just gave us an accidental preview of its new WiFi service, which will let users connect to millions of WiFi hotspots across the globe.

Microsoft WiFi looks like a revamp of Skype WiFi, which lets subscribers access the hotspots that pop up in coffee shops, hotels and train stations from lots of different providers using one log-in.

This includes Boingo, Xfinity WiFi and Gowex hotspots in the US, and access points from BT and The Cloud in the UK. 

They can then pay per-minute for how long they're online using the credit on their Skype account. 

 Twitter user WalkingCat was the first to notice that microsoftwifi.com had been launched.

The site has since been taken offline, and the link will now take you to a "coming soon" graphic.

But this looks like more of an expansion than just a rebranding. Before the site was pulled, Venturebeat found that the new service will cater to a much bigger audience, with 10 million WiFi hotspots in 130 countries.

We've only been able to pull together some vague details. Those subscribing to Skype through the Microsoft Work and Play Bundle, which costs $149 (£98) per year and comes with Office 365 Home, Skype Unlimited World service, and Xbox Live Gold, will be able to access Microsoft WiFi. It isn't entirely clear whether they'll have to pay extra for the privilege with Skype credit, or other means. People who bought a Surface 2 tablet with a Skype WiFi Bundle will also get Microsoft WiFi, as will employees of organisations with Office 365 for enterprise.

Venturebeat spotted app download links for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Windows Phone, which will automatically connect you to a WiFi hotspot when in range. 

The company confirmed to VentureBeat and The Register that it was working on the new WiFi service. Business Insider reached out to Microsoft for more details, but has yet to receive a response.