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Free Internet Access at New York Wifi Hotspots

By Pamela Skillings, About.com

With wifi, short for “wireless fidelity”, you can connect to the Internet from just about anywhere in Manhattan. All you need is your laptop or a PDA with wireless access (wifi 802.11b enabled).

There are thousands of wifi hotspots (a hotspot is just a wifi access point, usually for connecting to the Internet) in New York City. Hotspots are found in restaurants, bars, stores, and even public parks. Some hotspots charge you to go online, but many are free.

Wifi Location Directory -- Find A Wifi Hotspot:
Most people know that you can go wifi at Starbucks (as long as you have T-Mobile). The JiWire HotSpot Directory can help you find other locations that offer high-speed wireless Internet access. Search by zip code, location type, or service provider. You can also check out Wifi security tips and other wireless resources.


But why pay for wifi when you can get it for free? With our wifi location directory, you can find a free wifi hotspot in any neighborhood. Browse free wifi hotspots in Manhattan

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