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Locating and Using Wireless Hotspots and Internet Cafes

Wi-fi hotspots and Internet cafes help mobile professionals stay connected on the go. Find out where and how you can use free or rented Internet access at public wireless hotspots and Internet cafes.

Free Wi-Fi Hotspots: Directory of Retailers & Restaurants with Wi-Fi

Find free wireless Internet access at a bookstore, coffee shop, or restaurant near you.

Global Wi-Fi Internet Service Providers

Get wi-fi hotspot Internet access just about anywhere in the world when traveling or just on the go. These wi-fi Internet service plans offer convenient one-account logons to thousands of wireless hotspots around the world.

Internet Cafe Directories: Find Cybercafe & Internet Kiosk Locations

Uses these online locators to find a cybercafe or public Internet access point by location. There are over 5,000 cybercafes around the world in over 160 countries in these databases.

Top Ways to Find Public Hotspots

A list from Catherine Roseberry of 10 resources for locating wireless public hotspots in the US, Canada, and internationally.

JiWire Global Wi-Fi Finder

One of the most comprehensive wi-fi hotspot locators, with somewhere around 300,000 free and paid public wi-fi hotspot locations around the world.

Boingo Wifi Hotspots Locator

Boingo offers paid wi-fi Internet access at over 125,000 locations worldwide such as Starbucks, airports, and hotels. They have affordable plans with no roaming fees for smartphones and laptops.

Wi-Fi Finder App for iPhone - JiWire.com

Find wi-fi hotspots near you using your iPhone. There are over 300,000 free or paid public wi-fi hotspots around the world.

Securely Connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Protect yourself before you log on to a public wi-fi hotspot with these important mobile security tips.

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