Being connected to the Internet in this day and age is almost a necessity. Students do a lot of school work online, we pay bills and do our banking online, and it’s where most of us get our news and entertainment.

If, for whatever reason, you find yourself needing to get online in Amarillo, Texas, there are several free options available. You might be surprised by how easy it is to get connected in Yellow City.

Most Restaurants In Amarillo, Texas, Offer Free Wi-Fi

If you find yourself needing to get online in Amarillo, one option is to head to the nearest restaurant. Most of them offer free guest Wi-Fi.

From McDonald’s to Cracker Barrel, you can sit down, grab a bite or a drink, and get online. I know several people who travel for work, and they will go sit at a restaurant bar when they need to get on the Internet. Amarillo has several options available.

Coffee Shops Are An Obvious Choice

If you need to get connected, and you happen to love coffee, you’re in luck. There are several coffee shops around town, and almost all of them offer free wi-fi access to guests.

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There have been several occasions where someone in my family needed to do some work online, so we pulled into a Palace Coffee or Starbucks for a drink and wi-fi.

Public Library Means Public Wi-Fi

One type of place that often gets overlooked when it comes to getting online is the public library. For the longest time, public libraries have been places where people can access the Internet.

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There is public Wi-Fi at all branches of the library in Amarillo. The best part of getting online at a library is that it’s a guaranteed quiet spot.

Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Scattered Across Amarillo

Believe it or not, there are actually free Wi-Fi hotspots scattered across Amarillo. These hotspots will get you online in various parts of the city.

They can be found at:

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You can find out more about these free hotspots by visiting the AW Broadband website. For a bigger list of places where you can find more places to get online, you can check out the WiFi Map online. According to the WiFi Map, there are 328 hotspots in Amarillo.

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