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Besides the public places like parks and libraries where wireless is free, it’s always courteous to purchase a coffee or small item from a cafe before settling in to utilize their free wireless service. Very few locations require an actual payment, though Starbucks requires the purchase of a Starbucks Reward Card for a minimum of $5.

Read below to find out where you can access the Internet in New York City. Some people need a hard wired internet solution via Ethernet, so they can get faster and more reliable internet access by cutting out the wireless card. Internet Cafes – When You Don’t Have Your Own Computer Or Your Phone There are fewer options available, but internet cafes and some libraries have some internet solutions that will meet your needs.

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If you don’t have your own computer with you, you can rent time on a PC or Mac at various internet cafes around New York City. We don’t list them here, because they are always changing. Reliable WiFi Locations and Hotspots Around The City Apple Store Fifth Avenue The architectural marvel that is the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue has reliable wifi Internet access throughout the store and the outdoor plaza area, which has tables, chairs, and steps. Enjoy the fresh air and view of Central Park and the Plaza Hotel from here. Need to access the Internet and left home without your computer? Take advantage of the free wireless access and test out Apple computers in-store.

Other Apple Store New York City locations in SoHo (103 Prince Street) and in Chelsea (401 West 14th Street) have free WiFi access as well. (42nd and 6th Avenue, 21) Since 2002, Midtown’s Bryant Park has been a WiFi Hot Spot provider for laptop and handheld device users. There are plenty of tables, chairs, and open grass to stretch out on to do business or simply browse in the peaceful park area behind the New York Public Library. Bryant Park stretches between 5th and 6th avenues, from 42nd to 40th Street. Maintained by Downtown Alliance’s Lower Manhattan Wireless Network, free wifi wireless is available in the seating area of the food court at South Street Seaport, located on the third floor of the Festival Marketplace at Pier 17. The New York Public Library has branches in Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island, consisting of 89 total libraries. Bring a laptop with built in Wi-Fi capability and use the New York Public Library’s free high speed Internet connection – various hotspots are located throughout every lIbrary. Ethernet connectivity is also available in some of the library locations. Access the wi-fi by simply launching your Web browser, but beware, the wireless network is not secure. Users will also have access to the entire range of full-text databases and resources found on the library computers. This upscale gourmet lunch eatery located in Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea, and Midtown has complimentary newspapers, couches, free WiFi, outlets for computers, and an array of cell phone chargers available. Starbucks and AT&T have joined to provide free Wi-Fi Internet service at their coffee shops across the country.

Customers must purchase a Starbucks Reward Card with a minimum of $5 credit on it to use the Internet, and use the Starbucks Card at least once a month to keep it active. The customer is allowed two hours of free WiFi service per day that can only be used in a single session. In Manhattan alone, there are nearly 180 Starbucks coffee shops. This Japanese bakery on the Upper East Side known for its signature cream puff custard-filled pastries has free WiFi available to customers and eight power outlets. Choux Factory is a friendly neighborhood spot with plenty of seating. Since 2006, all Cosi locations have offered free WiFi access through Surf and Sip, a worldwide high-speed wireless provider. There are about 10 Cosi locations throughout Manhattan.

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