F.A.Q
WiFi
Free WiFi ?
While commercial services attempt to move existing business models to WiFi, many groups, communities, and cities have set up free WiFi networks, often adopting a common peering agreement in order that networks can openly share with each other.
Many municipalities have joined with local community groups to help expand free Wi-Fi networks. Some community groups have built their WiFi networks using volunteer efforts and donations.
For more information, see wireless community network, where there is also a list of the free WiFi networks one can find around the globe.
OLSR (Optimized Link State Routing Protocol is a protocol for mobile ad-hoc networks) is one of the protocols used to set up free networks. Some networks use static routing; other, such as Wireless Leiden rely completely on OSPF (Open Shortest Path First). Most networks rely heavily on open source software, or even publish their setup under an open source license.
Some European countries, including smaller ones such as the Kingdom of Tonga, provide free WiFi access to the internet to all of their citizens. Estonia also has a large number of free WiFi hotspots.
