free/cheap wifi internet acces

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shykins
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right i am no techie but have just purchased a laptop with wifi capability

so how much do i have to pay to access it whilst out and about or can i get it for free
many thanks in advance
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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,446 Forumite
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    Try this link for a starting point

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  • shykins
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    thanks but alot of it is per hour and i only want to pop on every now and again... arent there hotspots that are free all over???

    another stupid question but how do u access these hotspots??

    sorry for being a dunce but i am TRYing to get up to date lol

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  • espresso
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    arent there hotspots that are free all over???

    This is Rip Off Britain! :)

    I'm sure that if you put a few choice words into Google like +free +hotspots +wifi you may find more info.

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  • dfear
    dfear Posts: 23 Forumite
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    I believe there is a free (i think) wireless hotspot in bristol, that runs from the top of Park Street down to St Augustine's Parade, the Watershed and some surrounding key roads - approximately three kilometres squared.

    see:
    http://www.cityspace.com/press/level2/releases/040722-PR-Bristol.asp
  • shykins
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    thank for that unfortunately i am nowere near there as i live in essex

    its a shame cos there are loads of free ones in states

    oh well hipefully we will catch up soon
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  • jakemuk
    jakemuk Posts: 973 Forumite
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    get it free by using netstumbler and finding an unsecured network
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  • Darksun
    Darksun Posts: 1,931 Forumite
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    Although accessing wireless networks without the permission of the owner, even when they're unsecure and broadcasting SSIDs can lead to trouble, so be careful.
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