Hello Cindy: Truthfully, unless you have some information before walking into a public wireless spot, there is no way to tell whether or not it will be free. Normally, once you've connected with a network, the first thing you'll do is to go to your browser function. You'll usually be given a page that will either ask you to agree to the termsw of use for the local network, or tell you how to insert your credit card. Once you've done it a few times, you'll see how easy it is. The only bad part is that sometimes its so easy to connect that it becomes very addicting to just take out your credit card and pay the "Nominal" charge. As an FYI, the Lubbock International Airport is free, but Dallas Fort Worth is deffinitely NOT.
The MPower and 6.11 classics give you a way to scan for wireless networks in your immediate area. So, when I go into an airport, for example, I'll turn on my wireless function, scan for a network and if found, try and connect with it. Normally, when the MPower finds a wireless network, it gives you the chance to fill in information about it once you connect. in 99% of the situations, just agree with all of the prompts you are presented with. hth Jeff
