Comments on: Ten Places To Find Free Wi-Fi In Any Neighborhood http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:34:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: rodgerlvu http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-663045 rodgerlvu Fri, 15 May 2009 06:28:33 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/#comment-663045 excellent list, trent..thanks excellent list, trent..thanks

]]> By: Jen http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-424895 Jen Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:01:08 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/#comment-424895 I don't know how unusual this is, but you might want to check out any bigger-sized chain grocery stores in your area, especially one with a coffee shop inside. Our new Super Bilo (grocery store made bigger)has a coffee shop inside that offers free Wi-Fi. They even recently told me that you do not have to make a purchase. It evens out, because I'm much more likely to make all my grocery stops there now instead of their competitors! For one, I'm there, and when I'm not there for Wi-Fi, I think of their fabulous service and choose to patronize their store! Another place is our local Earthfare grocery store, which is a grocery store full of healthier foods. For those who are used to "regular" groceries, this place is *not* much more expensive, and you get alot of regular groceries but without the added chemicals or what-not. :) HTH! I don’t know how unusual this is, but you might want to check out any bigger-sized chain grocery stores in your area, especially one with a coffee shop inside.
Our new Super Bilo (grocery store made bigger)has a coffee shop inside that offers free Wi-Fi. They even recently told me that you do not have to make a purchase. It evens out, because I’m much more likely to make all my grocery stops there now instead of their competitors! For one, I’m there, and when I’m not there for Wi-Fi, I think of their fabulous service and choose to patronize their store!
Another place is our local Earthfare grocery store, which is a grocery store full of healthier foods. For those who are used to “regular” groceries, this place is *not* much more expensive, and you get alot of regular groceries but without the added chemicals or what-not. :)

HTH!

]]> By: Frugal Vet Tech http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-410552 Frugal Vet Tech Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:00:17 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/#comment-410552 Caribou doesn't charge for more than an hour of internet access any more (at least they don't where I'm at). I love going there to study - I get a super-yummy drink and settle in to one of those comfy chairs next to the fire place. Sometimes I'd rather nap than study, though. I believe Starbucks offer free internet here, too. Some states (Iowa) also offer free WiFi at rest stops. Caribou doesn’t charge for more than an hour of internet access any more (at least they don’t where I’m at). I love going there to study – I get a super-yummy drink and settle in to one of those comfy chairs next to the fire place. Sometimes I’d rather nap than study, though.

I believe Starbucks offer free internet here, too.

Some states (Iowa) also offer free WiFi at rest stops.

]]> By: Brad http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-374081 Brad Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:18:26 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/#comment-374081 Watch the security risks when using "public" WiFi. Such networks are easy to spoof and someone malicious may be able to get personal information while you surf. I am digging deeper into this area now (I work in the information security field), but I have read many references to how dangerous such access can be. :( Brad Watch the security risks when using “public” WiFi. Such networks are easy to spoof and someone malicious may be able to get personal information while you surf.

I am digging deeper into this area now (I work in the information security field), but I have read many references to how dangerous such access can be. :(

Brad

]]> By: Laptop http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-162096 Laptop Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:01:14 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/#comment-162096 First you need a good Wi-fi laptop. Also the laptop should be small, in case some wi-fi hot-spots are in open areas. Laptop must have good battery low consumption. First, have a laptop good and than search for wi-fi. Personally I don't use PDA or Wi-Fi compatible cell phones . I use onle a small laptop (don't tell ya the brand) in my bag. First you need a good Wi-fi laptop. Also the laptop should be small, in case some wi-fi hot-spots are in open areas. Laptop must have good battery low consumption. First, have a laptop good and than search for wi-fi. Personally I don’t use PDA or Wi-Fi compatible cell phones . I use onle a small laptop (don’t tell ya the brand) in my bag.

]]> By: Larry Sanders http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-21624 Larry Sanders Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:48:37 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/#comment-21624 Another great resource for finding free WiFi enabled Internet hotspots is at <a href="http://www.openwifispots.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.openwifispots.com</a>. Another great resource for finding free WiFi enabled Internet hotspots is at http://www.openwifispots.com.

]]> By: Terry http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-2019 Terry Thu, 28 Dec 2006 05:17:51 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/#comment-2019 Now all I need is to find a free laptop! Now all I need is to find a free laptop!

]]> By: MillionDollarJourney.com http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1998 MillionDollarJourney.com Thu, 28 Dec 2006 02:28:43 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/#comment-1998 My bad, I had no idea it was "illegal" to do so. I take my comment back! FT http://www.MillionDollarJourney.com My bad, I had no idea it was “illegal” to do so. I take my comment back!

FT
http://www.MillionDollarJourney.com

]]> By: Doug Alder http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1987 Doug Alder Wed, 27 Dec 2006 23:32:47 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/#comment-1987 You can also end up in jail for doing so. It is illegal in both the US and Canada to make use of unprotected wireless networks unless you have the owners permission. It is irresponsible of you to suggest they do so FT. The same holds true of stores like Staples and Apple etc - you'd best ask before you start hijacking their network. No doubt it is OK with them but if you don't see a sign up telling you so you'd better ask as it could be very costly to not do so. You can also end up in jail for doing so. It is illegal in both the US and Canada to make use of unprotected wireless networks unless you have the owners permission. It is irresponsible of you to suggest they do so FT.

The same holds true of stores like Staples and Apple etc – you’d best ask before you start hijacking their network. No doubt it is OK with them but if you don’t see a sign up telling you so you’d better ask as it could be very costly to not do so.

]]> By: MillionDollarJourney.com http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/comment-page-1/#comment-1972 MillionDollarJourney.com Wed, 27 Dec 2006 19:58:16 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/27/ten-places-to-find-free-wi-fi-in-any-neighborhood/#comment-1972 You can also download software for your PDA/Laptop that "scans" for open networks and map them if you have GPS capability. Handy when driving around. :) FT http://www.MillionDollarJourney.com You can also download software for your PDA/Laptop that “scans” for open networks and map them if you have GPS capability. Handy when driving around. :)

FT
http://www.MillionDollarJourney.com

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