2007-07-06 12:21:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Nothing good is free. Somebody has to pay for it.
2007-07-06 12:29:56 · answer #1 · answered by tipp10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally Wi-Fi is considered "free" but some places do charge for it.
You need a computer, generally a laptop, which has a built in wi-fi card or a card that you plug into the computer. Some environments require you to have a company like Verizon, or Sprint (as examples) which are a service provider, esp. when the Wi-Fi is "free". So you can find free Wi-Fi like on college campuses, but you may need a provider just the same.
2007-07-06 12:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by Sandman44 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the term "WI-FI" stands for wireless fidelity. It has nothing to do with a free access. If someone has a completely locked down wireless network, it would still be called "WI-FI"
The fact that there is indeed free WI-FI in many public places is nice but all WI-FI isn't free. Let's just say that all free wireless hot spots are WI-FI, but not all WI-FI networks are free.
2007-07-06 12:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by Teaholic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wi Fi is an nick name for wireless internet connection.
In your home you pay for the internet service, the router and its configuration for you to get wireless internet connection. If I freeload by picking up your signal while in your driveway, it is free to me but not to you.
When you go to a wireless hot spot, buy a $0.50 cup of coffee for $4.00, fire up your notebook and surf the net is it free? The hot spot owner is paying for the ISP, its router, its configuraiton, etc and passing those costs to you.
So is anything free? Is there a free lunch? Really?
2007-07-06 12:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you move to winston salem nc next year they are connecting the city to wi-fi but you will have ti live in the downtown area.
but for the most part it is a subscription internet.
2007-07-06 12:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by Cyber-Medic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In certian places yes
In others you may get on but it is stealing and illegal.
They have caught many people doing this and it's not just a slap on the wrist offense
Your choice
2007-07-06 12:26:41 · answer #6 · answered by DOUGLAS M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a wireless home network set up, you would have a free connection. You could also try cafe's.
2007-07-06 12:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by losing my way 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not. In public places like airports it is but in places like your neighbourhood it is not
2007-07-06 14:23:30 · answer #8 · answered by JC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes. it depends on where you can get it. sometimes, airport wifi's are free, but places like starbucks are not. so it depends...
2007-07-06 12:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋