To take full advantage of Internet access at a Hotspot location, you'll need the following:
- A Wi-Fi enabled laptop
- A Web browser
- A wireless service plan or a major credit card
- Find a Hotspot near you
- Check equipment and settings
- Choose your carrier
- Purchase Hotspot time or use existing time
To get set up at a Hotspot location, you need a PC laptop with Wi-Fi connectivity. Additional hardware or software isn't needed.
Can't figure out how to use Hotspots? Need some help? You're in the right place. From tips to get you started to advice about technical problems, we've got what you need. See the FAQ
Hotspots are the ideal way to stay connected, no matter where your work takes you. With key sites across Canada, Wi-Fi Hotspots provide high-speed (802.11) Internet access where you need it most - at airports, hotels, convention centres, cafés and restaurants.
For information on which platforms and standards are supported at every Hotspot, click the 'more' button.
