MOBILE: On The Road Again
In the next few weeks, I'll be spending a week in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona while on business. Whenever I travel, I make sure to stay at hotels that offer high-speed wireless Internet access. If that's not available, I look for nearby hotspots like coffee shops, libraries, etc. Here are a few resources to find those local hot-spots next time you're on the road!
Wi-Fi HotSpotList.com: Do a quick and easy search based on location. A great and comprehensive site.
EZGoal.com: A great site because you can search not only by location, but also by network. Currently over 11,000 hotspot listings.
WiFi411.com: This is an extremely comprehensive Wi-Fi hotspot site. Beside lookups by location and by network, this site has tutorials and a great FAQ. If you're looking to learn more about Wi-Fi, this is a great place to start.
WiFinder.com: This site lists Wi-Fi spots around the world. Lets you search by locations offering free or paid service, which is a nice feature.
Boingo.com: This page has a search of all the Wi-Fi locations on the Boingo network. They also have software you can download that will allow you to search for Wi-Fi hotspots on the Boingo network.
SpeedyHotels.com: This site gives listing of hotels with Wi-Fi in a quick and easy lookup. Requires free registration.
WiFiFreeSpot.com: What's better than free Wi-Fi access? Free Wi-Fi hotspots listed by state, that's what! You'll want to bookmark this page.
Wi-FiZone.org: Another site that offers a comprehensive search for Wi-Fi hotspots.
Airports on the Internet: This is a general listing of worldwide airports with a website. A great resource to see if the airport you're traveling through has Wi-Fi Access.
Courtyard by Marriott: Courtyard offers free high speed access in all their rooms in the US. Bet you can guess where I stay when on the road.
Starbucks: If your hotel doesn't have Wi-Fi, why not slip over to a local Starbucks for a little Web surfing?
McD Wireless: How about a burger and some Wi-Fi? A listing of worldwide McDonald's locations that offer Wi-Fi.
Of course, there are more hotels and resources that offer Wi-Fi access out there, but I hope this gives you a starting point for that next business trip or vacation.
