Is there free WI-FI anywhere in the world?

[Anonomom]

For that matter, what about non-free WI-FI? I know the resorts have internet access, but it looks like it requires cables...

 

[imthatgirl]

free

yes you can purchase a cable from the front dest, or i should say rent a cable.

 

[pezheadmeg]

Check with your cell-phone provider. I was going crazy with the idea of buying and signing up for an airtime card, simply to avoid paying the hotel fees. (Okay, I would like to be able to work while commuting by train to school 3 times a week, so it wouldn't be soley for Disney.)

All it's going to take is a phone call to t-mobile to turn my blackberry into a wireless internet modem. I have an unlimited data transfer plan so score one for saving some money.

 

[PrincessTiffany]

For that matter, what about non-free WI-FI? I know the resorts have internet access, but it looks like it requires cables...

Wi-Fi is free at the Walt Disney World Sports complex. On another thread the other day someone claimed that it is now free at the Contemporary resort business center, but I have not heard anyone else confirm that it is now free at the Contemporary resort.

Here's some more info from allearsnet.com about wifi spots at WDW:

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) High Speed Wireless Internet Access

Wi-Fi is available to those staying at certain Disney resorts. If your laptop computer or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is Wi-Fi enabled, you'll be able to access the internet from the common areas of these resorts.

Fee: $4.99 for the first 60 minutes or $9.95 for 24 contiguous hours. The vendor that provides this Wi-Fi service, Smart City, will bill you using a secure credit card transaction via the on-screen internet connection.

Requirements: a wireless interface card installed on your device. These are available for purchase in each resort's business center.

Availability:

Beach Club

Main Lobby
Stone Harbor Club Concierge Lounge
Stormalong Bay Pool Area
BoardWalk

Convention Center Hallways/Common Areas
Main Lobby
Luna Park Swimming Pool Area
Inn Keepers Club Concierge Lounge
Bellevue Lounge

Contemporary

Main Lobby
Tower Club 14th Floor Concierge Lounge
Outer Rim Bar (near Concourse Steakhouse)
1st Floor Convention Center Lobby
2nd Floor Convention Center Lobby
Main Pool

Coronado Springs

Main Hotel Lobby
Convention Center Lobby area
The Dig Site Pool
Francisco's Lounge

Dolphin

Lobby Bar
Outside at Cabana Grill (near pool)

Grand Floridian

1st Floor Lobby area including Garden View Lounge
Convention Center Lobby area
Royal Palm Club 4th Floor Concierge area

Yacht Club

Main Lobby area
Regatta Club Concierge Lounge
Convention Center Lobby area
Stormalong Bay Pool

Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling the vendor, Smart City, at their help desk: 407-938-HELP.

WDW Swan also offers Wi-Fi in the lobby area across from the Business Center Desk through a separate vendor that charges per minute or through a longer-time plan. Ask at the hotel's Business Center for details

 

[disney1990]

I never throught about it before, but there are 2 McDonalds located on Disney property and most McDonalds have free WiFi.

Has anybody tried that?

There is also a Chickfila not too far off property and they have free WiFi.