If you need access to the internet while traveling in Tuscany and the villa you're renting doesn't offer internet access there is no reason to panic. With over 400 Wi-Fi points throughout Tuscany, getting online is not as big a problem as it once was. With more and more hotspots coming online each month, finding an internet connection will become easier as time goes on.
For those of you unfamiliar with hotspots, a hotspot is a location with a wireless internet connection that is open to the public. Sometimes it's free and in some cases it is fee-based. Connection to the network is made through your wireless adapter in your laptop or other hardware. There are a good number of sources online that can educate you about the wi-fi industry. A simple Google search for 'what is wi-fi' will yield abundant results.
For those of you unfamiliar with hotspots, a hotspot is a location with a wireless internet connection that is open to the public. Sometimes it's free and in some cases it is fee-based. Connection to the network is made through your wireless adapter in your laptop or other hardware. There are a good number of sources online that can educate you about the wi-fi industry. A simple Google search for 'what is wi-fi' will yield abundant results.
How to find a Wi-Fi Hotspot? Good question! There are online directories that provide lists on hotspots throughout Italy, and the world for that matter. A Google search for 'wi-fi hotspots directory' will yield numerous results.
Of course, the question of whether or not to bring your laptop on vacation to Italy is a whole other issue! But, if you absolutely positively must be connected, hotspots are one way to get you online.
Of course, the question of whether or not to bring your laptop on vacation to Italy is a whole other issue! But, if you absolutely positively must be connected, hotspots are one way to get you online.
