Facebook Makes Finding Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Around The World Easier

Internet access can be tricky for those who don’t have a dedicated wireless plan, even within the US. Once traveling abroad, the problem becomes even more apparent, especially for those who are not aware of which establishments offer free Wi-Fi. Facebook is trying to fix this problem by allowing users to find hotspots all over the world at a touch of a button.

Considering that Facebook recently reached the milestone of having 2 billion users, it was only natural Founder Mark Zuckerberg would want to expand internet access as wide as possible. Since his giant internet drones are not yet ready for deployment, the tech figure will have to content himself with free Wi-Fi hotspots.

Using a feature called “Find Wi-Fi,” Facebook is allowing users to find the nearest establishments that offer hotspots in any given area, Tech Times reports. To access the new feature, users simply need to click on the More tab. From there, the option should become visible. The social network also provided a video instruction for those who need visual information.

For the most part, travelers are likely to be the biggest beneficiaries of the new feature, second only to those who reside in regions where internet access is scarce. Those in the US can likely find the new service useful as well, largely owing to the fact that they don’t need to use any other app or browser to get the information that they need.

As Lifehacker notes, there have always been options like Yelp to assist users in finding establishments that offer hotspots for internet access. Unfortunately, the review website becomes considerably less helpful overseas and its foreign counterparts don’t yet have the same features that make Yelp so invaluable.

Since “Find Wi-Fi” is still in its early phase, users should not expect a complete list of establishments to become available. In due time, the service will compile more information to provide a complete picture to users.