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Many rural residents still do not have access to high speed Internet. They go without because DSL and cable Internet just isn’t available in many rural areas and because they prefer the less expensive and much slower dial-up Internet over satellite.

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Despite this fact, rural residents can still get online at fast speeds if they visit a location that offers it for free. Local businesses and public facilities often create a high-speed wireless Internet connection (a/k/a wi-fi) that is open up to the public for free or a small fee. This is often called a “hot spot,” or a wireless Internet connection that anyone can connect to from their own computer-sometimes with a password and sometimes without.

All the business needs (aside from a high-speed connection usually from satellite) is a router to create the wireless network. With everything set up it’s only a matter of guests knowing that the wi-fi is available.

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The following businesses/organizations often offer free Internet access out of generosity or to get you in the door to support the business.

Local libraries: If funds allow, many libraries give free Internet access to members. Even if you don’t have a library card you may be able to get online from some libraries.

The trendsetter in offering free Internet access, coffee shops usually offer a free connection. You can thank Starbucks for setting that precedent.

Restaurants and bars – Many fast food or fast casual restaurants have caught on to the free wireless Internet trend, including McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panera Bread. That’s not all. Slower paced bars and restaurants now offer high-speed Internet access for free as well. Look for an electrical outlet before you get comfortable, since these are often hard to find. Find out if your Internet access will be limited during their busy times.

Trains, planes, and buses: Not many airports or other transit facilities offer free Internet, but occasionally you’ll find one that does. You may even get online from the plane, train, or bus, too.l In fact, Amtrak offers free wireless Internet on some of its trains, and the occasional airline or busline will offer free access, too.

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Three ways to tell if a location has free online access

1: Check out online review sites like Yelp to find a local spot that has free internet. 2: Simply look on the store or restaurants window for a sticker or sign that advertises free wi-fi. 3: Buy a Hotspot Detector to find wi-fi networks in your vicinity.