Free WiFi hotspots in Sheffield - are any available? [Archive]

nick2

31-12-2007, 12:53

I've not found one yet, and I've been looking for them with my Ipod.
Isn't Starbucks supposed to have a free network ?

sierraman

31-12-2007, 12:54

Gypsy Queen at Beighton

babyboom

31-12-2007, 13:00

I thought McDonalds did it too?

kieran_grund

31-12-2007, 13:01

Starbucks is NOT free its on the t-mobile network.
Free places as i know:

Wig and Pen
The Harley
The Forum
Santury
Cafe Uno

If you sit in a cafe underneith any of the new flats u'll pick up an unsecured network.

Thats from my experience anyway, hope this helps.

littledale

31-12-2007, 13:33

nick2

31-12-2007, 13:35

isnt that illegal?

I think it is possibly, but by not securing your network for your own use arn't you effectively making it public ?

kieran_grund

31-12-2007, 13:39

[QUOTE=kieran_grund;2977177]Starbucks is NOT free its on the t-mobile network.
Free places as i know:

Wig and Pen
The Harley
The Forum
Santury
Cafe Uno

If you sit in a cafe underneith any of the new flats u'll pick up an unsecured network.

isnt that illegal?

If someone pays £20 a month for the internet, and i can log on to it for free. Do you blame me?

Maybe i have no morals!?:hihi:

Cuey

31-12-2007, 13:51

I think it is possibly, but by not securing your network for your own use arn't you effectively making it public ?

No it doesn't. recent court cases and at least 3 guilty verdicts in London would suggest its areally bad idea. I know we have all done it when the area was vague but clearly it is now an illegal act.

Stockers

31-12-2007, 14:08

get yourself to the Scholar (formally the R&R Bar and the Hermitage) at the bottom of London Road, they have free WiFi access plus you can have a few pints.

WhiteHawk

31-12-2007, 14:35

nick2

31-12-2007, 14:52

Is it really just as simple as connecting to the host and then opening Internet Explorer?

yes, it is, if they haven't put a password on the network.

kieran_grund

31-12-2007, 15:12

Right, I've just got a laptop (with Wi-Fi built in). If I take it to somethere that offers wi-fi, I can access the Internet?

Is it really just as simple as connecting to the host and then opening Internet Explorer?

Yep its simple, Places tend to offer free wi-fi which you can either log on to straight away, or just go up to the till and ask for the password.

Or

You have wi-fi that you have to pay for such as "cloud", "t-mobile" or BT Open-Zone.

WhiteHawk

31-12-2007, 15:34

yes, it is, if they haven't put a password on the network.
Yep its simple, Places tend to offer free wi-fi which you can either log on to straight away, or just go up to the till and ask for the password.

Cool.

All I need now is to stumble upon a place that offers free wi-fi. Not that I actually intend to take my laptop anywhere, I only bought it cause I'm getting Sky Broadband soon so will have wireless then!

Appolo

31-12-2007, 15:41

Cool.

All I need now is to stumble upon a place that offers free wi-fi. Not that I actually intend to take my laptop anywhere, I only bought it cause I'm getting Sky Broadband soon so will have wireless then!

just put your postcode or the City name in the box of my link:)

Hot Spots (http://www.totalhotspots.com/)

Appolo

31-12-2007, 15:49

free wifi hotspots in sheffield - are any available

try putting your postcode in the box in my link :)

Other Hot Spots (http://www.thecloud.net/About-us/)

Litotes

31-12-2007, 15:49

The Rising Sun in Fulwood advertises itself as a free hotspot.

And its a good pub

biggan

31-12-2007, 15:53

try putting your postcode in the box in my link :)

Other Hot Spots (http://www.thecloud.net/About-us/)
WOW! i have about 20 hotspots within about 3 miles of me! i didn't even know there was 1! lol

WhiteHawk

31-12-2007, 16:03

WOW! i have about 20 hotspots within about 3 miles of me! i didn't even know there was 1! lol
The nearest one to me is just over 3 miles away :(

satman2222

31-12-2007, 18:24

I thought McDonalds did it too?

Who the hell is going to be flashing a grands worth of laptop around in Mcdonalds! :loopy:

Hjdary

31-12-2007, 22:10

Just had a look at te Macdonalds web site about the WiFi thing.

On the bottom of the page it says "charges may apply" but it wont say ow much it costs.

Has anyone used it and how much was it?

Lean Wilf

01-01-2008, 00:12

I believe that the Dove and Rainbow in Heartshead Square have free wireless access.

Farmboy

01-01-2008, 08:06

Who the hell is going to be flashing a grands worth of laptop around in Mcdonalds! :loopy:

My OH and I were having brekkers in McDonalds last week and there was someone there with their lappy on the table tapping away. :) Wasn't a town centre branch though, probably a bit safer.

Tony

01-01-2008, 11:03

Café Moco on West Street.
Nonnas on Ecclesall Road.

Alex C.

01-01-2008, 11:10

Who the hell is going to be flashing a grands worth of laptop around in Mcdonalds! :loopy:

A lot of laptops are cheaper than £1000 but I get your point. I've personally used it in McDonalds when travelling to Sheffield (use NX east coast and get free wifi on there as well)...

e3sa934

01-01-2008, 16:36

Useful looking site

http://www.hotspot-locations.com/modules.php?name=HotSpots&op=hotspot_query&hsl_countryhs=GB&hs_state=&hs_city=sheffield&hs_operator=&hsl_type=&hs_access_box=on&search=Search

Longcol

01-01-2008, 16:59

Hadfield on Barber Road.

Googleberry

01-01-2008, 19:36

Who the hell is going to be flashing a grands worth of laptop around in Mcdonalds! :loopy:

The git who stole it!