Pwnyboy Posted June 12, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I'm wondering if anyone knows of anybody knows of any free WiFi hotspot locations in or near Progreso, Mexico, and then also in or near Cozumel, Mexico (where I'm going on my cruise)? It doesn't matter if there are computers/laptops at the locations, I could just use my iPhone. Any places, even just where a Starbucks is there, would be helpful. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozDiver Posted March 25, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Did you find any places with wifi on your trip? I am looking for the exact same thing. Specifically in Progreso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 25, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I just go to the internet cafe. Its only $1 an hour in Progresso. Cozumel has many hot spots, not exactly free, buy a cup of coffee, get it free with purchase. $2 an hour with your own laptop at several places I walk by. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asb2164 Posted March 25, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 25, 2011 All wireless networks are free if you know to break the encryption but you probably don't know how to do that. You can try scanning for wireless hot spots that are open if you have a smartphone it is easier than walking around with an open laptop. Or just pay a couple of bucks at a coffee shop or internet cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozDiver Posted March 25, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 25, 2011 The question was about locations. You know, in case someone happens to know that a specific hotel has free wifi or perhaps a restaurant has it.. The fact that Wifi encryption is crackable does not mean that Wifi is free. There’s tons of free beer in Cozumel, if you know how to steal correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWCHIEF Posted March 25, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 25, 2011 OP: Not sure of any reliable spots in Progreso, but if you make it to Merida there are two cafes on the main square that have free WiFi. It is strong enough that you can sit in the park and pick both up. In Cozumel, Paradise Beach has free WiFi and also several computers at both of the bars to use, also for free. Starbucks close to the town center on the main waterfront road also has free WiFi, but is seems to be very low power and comes and goes. I was told that the Hard Rock in Cozumel has free WiFi but have not confirmed it for myself. It is getting easier and easier to find free WiFi anywhere in the world. When traveling I put my Iphone in airplane mode and turn WiFi search on. It gives a beep when it finds Wifi. Using free WiFi there are no data charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKash Posted November 16, 2011 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Bump for updates... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted November 16, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Bump for updates... My answer is same as above. I was in Progresso last Wednesday. The internet cafe was still $1 an hour. They do not have wifi, but they have a place with a cord if you have your own laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate melting cake Posted November 16, 2011 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Here is a site listing free wifi spots. Just go to Mexico (past the state area) and check. Good luck. FREE WIFI AREAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwestbrook Posted July 5, 2013 #10 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Here is a site listing free wifi spots. Just go to Mexico (past the state area) and check. Good luck. FREE WIFI AREAS Good website but I didn't find Progresso or Cozumel on the list. I found this for Cozumel: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g150809-c132370/Cozumel:Mexico:Places.With.Free.Wifi.html Found this about Progresso--free wifi in four public parks http://www.theyucatantimes.com/2012/01/free-internet-in-progreso-parks/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissastar1980 Posted July 6, 2013 #11 Share Posted July 6, 2013 The bar on the left with the beach area and pool charges $5 for wifi. A lot of the ship's crew were using it when we were there on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwestbrook Posted July 6, 2013 #12 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneyLynn Posted August 6, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 6, 2013 remember to have a firewall on your pc if you use free wifi, or the very least chose the "public" option on your network settings when you connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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