We will be in Italy for several weeks, driving, and want to know best way to access internet in case we get lost, google for directions, mapquest...etc...what are your thoughts...Thanks!
Posted by
Portland, OR, USA
805 posts
Get a GPS. They're an absolute necessity in Italy, where a lot of the roads aren't that well marked.
Second option is to go to an internet cafe, or many coffee shops, as they may have WI-FI.
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
If that's what you want a laptop for, GPS is a better option. Internet access can be tough in Italy and requires photo ID due to anti-terrorism laws.
Posted by
OH, OH, USA
1158 posts
Well I don't know how many wi-fi cafees are in Italy, but I know some hotels and even hostels have wi-fi. I have a T-mobile phone with data on it. I take it anywhere I travel and has been woked wonderfully every time.The internet connection was even faster in Europe than here.
If you park close enough to a hotel with wi-fi you should be able to connect to the www, unless they require authentification.
Posted by
Eastern Iowa, USA
7898 posts
From what I saw, authentification was required at all sites in Italy. As Doug mentioned, laws affecting internet access are pretty strict there. Phones that access the net via the cell phone provider (not WiFi) may be different.