free Wi-Fi

Meaning

Wireless internet access provided to guests or customers without any additional charge. It is a common amenity in hotels, cafes, airports, and public spaces.

Examples

• Does this hotel offer free Wi-Fi in the rooms?

  Does this hotel offer free Wi-Fi in the rooms?

• I need to connect to the free Wi-Fi to check my emails.

  I need to connect to the free Wi-Fi to check my emails.

• Is the free Wi-Fi fast enough for video calls?

  Is the free Wi-Fi fast enough for video calls?

• Many cafes offer free Wi-Fi to customers who buy a drink.

  Many cafes offer free Wi-Fi to customers who buy a drink.

• You can access the free Wi-Fi without a password.

  You can access the free Wi-Fi without a password.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Is there free internet wireless?

  ✓ Is there free Wi-Fi?

  While 'wireless internet' is grammatically correct, native speakers almost exclusively say 'Wi-Fi' in casual and travel contexts.

• ✗ I want to connect to the gratis Wi-Fi.

  ✓ I want to connect to the free Wi-Fi.

  Avoid using 'gratis' in English; 'free' is the standard and natural word to use.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Does the lobby have ___?

  💡 No-cost wireless internet.

  Show answer

  free Wi-Fi

• I don't want to use my mobile data, is there ___ here?

  💡 Unpaid wireless internet access.

  Show answer

  free Wi-Fi