The Pros And Cons Of Free Wi-Fi

While there seems to be more and more free places to get connected to the internet, a large portion of internet users decide this is the only connection they need. If you are using the Internet for research, or business, free might not be as convenient as it would appear to be. Being able to get connected at your own convenience is a strong case for have a connection at home 24/7.

The so called free web service advertised in coffee shops, cafes or the chain restaurants, is usually not totally free. Using up their customer space, you will be expected to purchase at least some type of beverage while you surf on line. They are most likely expecting you to have a reasonably priced lunch while using the Wi-Fi connection. Also, if you stay too long during a busy run, you could easily wear out your welcome.

Public cafes and coffee houses or most any public setting is really not the ideal place to try to study or work on line no matter how free it is. This is however, a great setting for those who meet up with friends, play games, network socially or make plans for later, where everyone is less concerned with the chatter and distractions that will surround them. Working and studying usually requires a quieter, more subdued setting to concentrate on the task at hand.

If you are a working professional or student, with family and kids, finding the time to actually go to the free public access, might be out of the question; unless you are ok with taking away from quality family time, plus the expense of going there early in the morning or late in the evening. A Internet connection at home allows you to be home when you need to be and still have the option of working or studying in the comfort, safety and quietness of your own domain.

If you have a phone or cable at home, you have access to a good reliable dependable connection to the Internet. Through the phone you have the option of dial up. This is slower than the faster DSL but will allow you access 24/7. If phone or cable isn't an option, there is the satellite Internet service option that will allow anyone, most anywhere in the world to connect to the web.