Questions tagged [wifi]
Questions regarding accessing Wireless Interned while traveling.
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Wi-fi at airports in Japan and South Korea
I want to know whether there is free Wi-Fi available at the major airports in Japan and Korea. If not then what's the best way to get access to the Internet while waiting for flights to kill some time?...
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Does in-flight TV suck up all the bandwidth on Southwest Airlines wifi? [closed]
I'm typing this on a Southwest plane where my email is loading at a snail's pace, but the guy across the aisle from me is happily watching a golf tournament in real time video on his iPad.
Not that ...
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How can AT&T charge me to use WiFi while I'm abroad?
Knowing that AT&T is a global network, I was curious about what it would look like to use my phone internationally if they're my carrier. I came across their Passport Packages information, which ...
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Japan pocket wifi that uses NTT Docomo
Are there any pocket wifi options that use NTT Docomo as the cellular provider?
We will be travelling to a rural part of the Wakayama Prefecture and, based on our research, NTT Docomo has the best ...
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How common is public wifi in major cities in Israel?
How widespread is public wifi in hotels, public places, coffee shops, trains, buses, or even whole cities in Israel? Also, are they generally password protected (like many coffee shops in the USA)?
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Internet access in Colombia
Can anyone tell me what would be the easiest and cheapest way to access the internet? How common are HotSpots (biggest cities or towns) ? Can I rely on it or would be easier to buy 'pay and go' SIM ...
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Will Wi-Fi passwords in Russia be in Cyrillic? How do I type them on a Latin keyboard?
I'm about to travel to Russia, and I made sure to book only accommodations that offer Wi-Fi to its customers, but a question came to my mind.
As Cyrillic is the standard alphabet in Russia, is there ...
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Which airlines provide on-board WiFi in Chinese airspace?
Many airlines provide on-board WiFi service, however the services are suspended when the plane is in Chinese airspace, even if the flight does not depart from or arrive to China.
Which airlines ...
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Portable Wifi Hotspot for Italy [duplicate]
What options are there for visitors to Italy in getting a sim card with a large amount of data (3G or 4G) or alternatively a portable wifi hotspot that I can pick up and drop off easily.
I will be ...
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Locations for usable free WiFi in Dubai City Centre?
Do shopping centres or other similar locations in Dubai have free WiFi? I'll be traveling there with friends and want to be able to report in that we're alive after the hike.
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United States National Radio Quiet Zone: Impact on travellers?
The United States National Radio Quiet Zone forbids radio noise in a 34,000 km2 rectangle encompassing several touristic towns: Staunton, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Bridgewater, Shenandoah Valley, ...
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Where can I get some work done in Salzburg, Austria? (WiFi + power outlet)
I need to do some work during my travels. I see many cafes such as Cafe Bazar and Würfel Zucker offering free WiFi, but I don't know whether they'll have power outlets, and I need somewhat of a ...
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Where/how can I find a listing of prices for in-flight WiFi usage on Qatar Airways?
I have a bunch of upcoming 6+ hours long flights on Qatar Airways' new aircraft which have on-board WiFi from Oryx Communications. Is there any way I can find out in advance what the costs are for ...
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Any fast internet (good wifi) in Ubud (Bali)?
I am looking for a good wifi connection in Ubud (Bali, Indonesia).
I need to upload a fair amount of videos and pictures (6+ GB), and give a couple of Skype/Hangout phone calls.
I used Wifi.id (in ...
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Deutsche Bahn: Reliable wifi on train?
There's a fair chance that I will be travelling between Düsseldorf (DE) and Poznan (P) frequently soon, using Deutsche Bahn. Since this is a fairly long trip, I'd like to ensure that I can open my ...
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How can I secure my online activity while traveling?
We're going to travel across Asia for 16-18 months. During that time, we'll need to conduct online banking activities such as checking account balances, paying credit cards, and filing our taxes. In ...
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Are there any power outlets and Wi-Fi hotspots on the Zurich-Milan train?
I'm wondering if there are power outlets on the SBB Zurich-Milan train.
The SBB page on the topic says:
"Depending on the route and train type, you can enjoy the following services during your ...
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Where to get free WiFi access at JFK, landside and airside?
In Terminal One, there is a hotspot, but it requires registration. In Terminal 7, (If I recall), British Airways have WiFi for their travellers.
Where at JFK, can one get free Internet access, and in ...
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Free WiFi in Tokyo metro
This November 2014 article claims that from December 2014 Tokyo Metro trains would have free WiFi.
Has it become a reality?
If yes, what are the modalities for using it?
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Flight booking comparison including amenity info (e.g. wifi, refreshments)
I'm a big fan of extra amenities while flying. The availability and pricing of things like wifi, power supply for my electronic devices and refreshments are key factors in my choice when booking a ...
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Free wifi situation in Italy
I am looking at traveling to Italy for a week stopping in Rome, Florence, and Venice. I would like to find out what wifi options there are and if there are decent free options. I found This blog post ...
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Why do airlines prohibit telephone calls on planes with mobile data and Wi-Fi capabilities, yet provide an onboard telephone service?
On most airplanes with cellular and Wi-Fi capabilities, the ability to make mobile phone calls is technically disabled and passengers are prohibited from using the Wi-Fi service to make VoIP calls ...
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Wi-fi coverage in Taormina and Palermo
Does anyone know how good is the wi-fi coverage in Taormina or Palermo? We're planning a trip to Sicily and I want to make sure I can work from there.
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Which trains in the Netherlands have Wifi?
I am writing this question in the train from Roosendaal to Leiden. The train provides a decent wireless internet connection. I have seen it before, but then it was an experiment on trains between ...
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Overnight wifi/shower facilities in Haneda airport?
I'm arriving just before the last train, so assume I'll be sleeping in the airport, or trying to. From the looks of it online this is possible, but I'm wondering if there's wifi and showers anywhere ...
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Internet access at Dubai airport?
I'll soon be transiting twice through Dubai Airport Terminal 3 and would like to make a quick Skype video call back home while there. What are my options, free or paid? I'm open to wifi, Internet ...
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Mobile internet (3G) in UK for some days
At the end of June I will be headed to Cambridge (UK) for a conference. The conference lasts three days. However, I'll stay there for four days.
Is it possible to have a mobile (and preferably cheap!)...
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What is the rationale of SMS verification in free wifi hotspots in airports?
I recently visited a few airports, although most of them had standard wifi which allowed access after a landing page, I have noticed that some free wifi providers (Shanghai Pudong, Singapore Changi) ...
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Using Wifi in Japan [closed]
I'm traveling to Japan in June and just wanted to ask whether I should bring my iPhone/iPad to access wifi. I remember from several years ago that it was quite hard to use unless I went to a Starbucks....
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Petrol stations with free wifi in Iceland
I've read here (Spanish) that "most petrol stations and visitor centers have free wifi". Is true? Is there any list of petrol stations with wifi?
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Are there any nice restaurants or cafes offering Wi-Fi and power outlets in Lyon?
I am a telecommuter looking for a nice place to work out of in Lyon this week. Do you have any recommendations?
What I am looking for is free Wi-Fi, power outlets close to seating and preferably a ...
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Internet cafe with Wi-Fi in Hohhot, China?
This is my second time in Hohhot/Huhhot/Huhehaote, the capital of Inner Mongolia, China. I've been here one week this time.
But despite many scouting missions I seem to be unable to find what I think ...
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How to find places with Wi-Fi and electricity in China?
I don't travel with a smart phone and I don't want to.
My netbook battery died during my trip and I tried and failed to get a new or reconditioned one in China.
Because I'm hitchhiking I sometimes ...
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How do I find out whether my flight has WiFi?
Sometimes on the ticket it is not clearly mentioned whether the flight supports Wi-Fi. Is it safe to turn on the Wi-Fi on electronic devices whilst on board to see if the flight supports it?
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Cheap cafe or restaurant with Wi-Fi in Jincheng, Yunnan, China?
I'm in a non-tourist city about 40km south of Kunming, Yunnan, China.
For the first time in China I have a hotel with good Wi-Fi but I also like to be able to sit in a pleasant public place ...
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Why do some accommodations in the Khao San Road area of Bangkok only offer Wi-Fi during daytime hours?
I arrived at the (in)famous Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand very late last night and checked some cheap guesthouses between 1am and 2am.
One trend I noticed was that it was common at night to only ...
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Is there Wi-Fi and electric socket in long-distance buses in Germany?
Traveling with Polish bus operator PolskiBus I got used to electric socket and free Wi-Fi on board. I could just charge my smartphone and browse internet or read books.
How does it look like in long-...
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Is there Wi-Fi in the ICE trains in Germany?
I will travel from Frankfurt to Berlin by ICE and I wanted to ask if there is Wi-Fi in the trains and how much does it cost?
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Is there free Wi-Fi at Quimper Cornouaille Airport?
The airport website for Quimper Cornouaille Airport doesn't seem to mention anything either way about Wi-Fi.
Is there free Wi-Fi available here, and if so, can you just access it or do you need to do ...
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Free wifi in Reykjavik
Do coffee shops or similar in Reykjavik have free wifi? I'll be traveling there with friends and want to be able to report in that we're alive after the hike. I don't really want to use GSM internet ...
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Useable free wifi in Melbourne?
I've been in the city about a day, and like many Australian or New Zealand cities, free wifi is hard to find. The hostel charged, and even McDonalds and Starbucks limit the access. I've got quite a ...
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Traveling developer in South/Central America
I am a developer from Amsterdam and I have employers who pay me while I am developing from abroad. The experience is great, I get to see many many things without the need to touch my saving, but in ...
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Do I have wifi on the main Peru bus companies, such as Cruz del Sur, Ormeño or Oltursa?
Do I have wireless internet on the main Peru bus companies, such as Cruz del Sur, Ormeño or Oltursa ?
That would be nice since my bus trips usually last around 10 hours
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Is free wifi easy to find in the centre of Brisbane?
While in Sydney, I noticed that free wifi wasn't that common. Some places did have it, a few others had an anonymous named wifi that you could get the password for if you knew to ask, and quite a few ...
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Is there free wifi in Sydney Airport?
I'm flying into Sydney airport in about a week, and there's a chance that I'll find myself wanting to look online for a last minute hotel. However, because I will just have arrived, I won't have had a ...
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Can Westerners use the free Wi-Fi at Guangzhou international airport?
My route home at the end of my trip will have me on a 4-hour connection at Guangzhou airport in China.
I've read online that it's an unpleasant airport but it would be more bearable if I knew I would ...
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Are there any airlines that offer WLAN?
Today I had a really long flight. A friend of mine mentioned before that there will be WLAN (wifi) on board of this airline on long-haul flight. I couldn't really believe it and indeed, there was no ...
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Are there offline maps for WiFI locations while traveling
I am an avid user of fon and if fon is not available use Skype out to get connected, with my Wifi-only iPad.
The only problem is to locate the closest Wifi point. It is a chicken-egg problem. You ...
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Free Wi-Fi spots in cities and villages in France
Im looking forward to have an interrail in France. Im wondering what are the best free internet wifi spots I can find in several cities in France.
Beside the hostels...Starbucks? What about the small ...
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Wifi coverage in SE Asia?
So how common is wifi/internet access in SE Asia. And more specifically for: Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Malaysia?
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