New York Free Wifi

Free WiFi in New York City

New York is one of the easiest cities in the world to stay online without a data plan. The map above shows hotspots shared by the WiFiNearMe community, with the network name and, where someone has added it, the password. Zoom in on a neighbourhood to see what is close to you.

Where to find free WiFi in NYC

• LinkNYC kiosks: the tall street kiosks along major avenues in all five boroughs offer free WiFi. Join the network LinkNYC Free Wi-Fi; no password needed.

• Subway stations: most underground stations have free WiFi on the platform. Look for TransitWirelessWiFi.

• Public libraries: every branch of the New York, Brooklyn and Queens public libraries has free WiFi during opening hours.

• Parks and plazas: Bryant Park, Union Square and many other parks and public plazas have free public networks.

• Cafés and chains: coffee shops, fast-food chains and bookstores usually share their WiFi with customers. The password is often on the receipt or a sign at the counter.

Stay safe on public WiFi

• Only use websites that start with https://, especially for logins.

• Avoid banking or shopping on open networks, or use a VPN.

• Turn off auto-join, so your phone doesn't connect to look-alike networks.

Help other travellers

Found a network that isn't on the map, or a password that changed? Share it with the WiFiNearMe community so the next visitor can get online too.