Traveling with an iPad (NF)

[ketchenany]

I'm going to Europe (Italy) next week for a month and plan taking my iPad. has anyone done the same? I need info about WiFi availability . . .

I know that out and about is difficult and non existent. But what about the big cities such as Rome Florence . . . .?

 

Thanks

[Terry]

most hotels have it, lots of them charge a small amount for it

many coffee shops have it too

[iFish4real]

I'm going to Europe (Italy) next week for a month and plan taking my iPad. has anyone done the same? I need info about WiFi availability . . .

I know that out and about is difficult and non existent. But what about the big cities such as Rome Florence . . . .?

 

Thanks

 

I would assume big airports have it and probably hotels too...

Best thing when you travel...hook up with some local ppl for guidance

[DRIFTER_016]

Don't forget to get a power converter if you plan on charging it up.

[Gregoire]

Lots of wifi available in Europe. Search ahead for locations of free wifi in cities that you will be traveling. As was previously mentioned coffee shops can be a good place to find wifi.

[Joey]

My sister travels alot and always finds wifi in coffee shops and bars

[Aaron Shirley]

WiFi should be available in some areas of your travel. Another option is to take an unlocked phone and get a sim card with a data plan to have internet anywhere you have a good cell signal. It would need to be either an iphone or something like a Samsung with portable hotspot AP that utilizes a WiFi signal from your phone to connect to your ipad rather than a traditional bluetooth tether. You would need to set up a secure connection or anyone could connect to your phone and use your data. Relatively simple to set up. This would add some cost but also give you a cell phone to use for the month.

 

Have fun on your travels!

[cwpres]

Large cities should have readily available wifi. Just be aware that some places may charge a fee. Here is a coverage map for 2G and 3G reception if you are using that:

 

http://www.sensorly.com/map/2G-3G/IT/Italy/Three/gsm_22299

 

Note that iPhones and iPads can get expensive when travelling and using the GSM network.

 

Safe travels!