How to Get Free Hi-Speed Internet from Using a Wireless Router
Few things in life are free, and wireless Internet definitely falls into that category. It is illegal to log on to an unsecured wireless router that isn't yours, despite the fact that the signals are everywhere and easy to connect to. There are ways to get free high-speed Internet legally, if you don't mind leaving the comfort of your home.
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Grab a bite to eat at McDonald’s and log on to their complimentary Wi-Fi. McDonald's offers wireless Internet in more than 11,000 of its restaurants as of June 2010. The service is an older standard that many wireless devices are compatible with, 802.11b. Check the documentation for your computer or device to determine what standards it can work with. To connect, turn on your device and locate “Wayport_Access” from the wireless network list. Open a browser and you'll be directed to a McDonald's splash page with a connect button on the center of the page. Press or click it to begin.
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Pull out a chair in a Starbucks café and connect to the Starbucks Digital Network beginning July 2010. Free Wi-Fi has been offered at Starbucks in the past, although some would dispute the term “free.” AT&T users who already subscribe to high-speed Internet could log on using their username and password. Non-AT&T users needed a Starbucks Card that limited access to two hours per day. Beginning July 1, 2010, Wi-Fi at Starbucks is completely free and unlimited.
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Book a ride on a Megabus, a “low-cost daily express bus service,” and enjoy free high-speed Internet. The service has been in existence since April 2006, with ticket rates as low as one dollar using online booking. Accessing Wi-Fi on a Megabus suffers from constant mobility; it must constantly search for the strongest signal, which can cause carrier switching at any moment. Still, using free Wi-Fi on a bus is a luxury.
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Tips & Warnings
Employees at these establishments aren't trained to provide technical help when using free Internet. Contact the company directly with any questions you may have to prevent possible frustration.
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