Capital Region Wi-Fi Map
Our favorite wi-fi spot is Uncommon Grounds in Albany.
Check it out: we've put together a map and listing of free wi-fi spots around the Capital Region.
Know of a place we missed? Share in the comments please.
This is sort of a first draft of this map. If you have suggestions about how to make it better, we'd love to hear them.
Thanks to Liz Paola for her help in compiling this info.
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A few more:
_The Bread and Jam Cafe, 130 Remsen Street, Cohoes.
_Keeler Honda, 1111 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham
_Miss Albany Diner, Broadway, Albany
_Armory Detail Center, 926 Central Ave, Albany,
_Mocha Lisa Cafe, Clifton Park
... said jess on Apr 14, 2009 at 2:49 PM | link
MochaBlend Cafe. 720 Hoosick Road. Troy,
Country Corner Cafe, 165 High Rock Ave, Saratoga
Hotspot cafe & lounge, 122 4th street, Troy
... said jess on Apr 14, 2009 at 2:55 PM | link
A) Awesome resource!
B) the Y in Clifton Park (1 Wall St, I believe) has free wifi
... said Slacker on Apr 14, 2009 at 3:19 PM | link
Jack's Pizza
52 S. Pearl Street, Albany (directly across the street from the Times Union Center); 518-462-9313
http://www.myspace.com/jacksalbanyny
... said Summer on Apr 14, 2009 at 3:41 PM | link
All of the Schenectady County Public Libraries offer free wifi:
http://www.scpl.org/hours_location.htm
... said abby on Apr 14, 2009 at 4:01 PM | link
The Apple Store in the Crossgates mall!
Unlimited, just connect and go.
... said andrew on Apr 14, 2009 at 4:14 PM | link
So what are we in Saratoga County, chopped liver?
... said Mike Jones on Apr 14, 2009 at 5:18 PM | link
I’m all for places having free Wi-Fi, but can I just ask that the next time I go to Miss Albany Diner, would everyone please turn off your computers and eat quickly? Because if I have to wait for you to finish your game of Minesweeper before I can order my garden omelet, I will come over and sit on you. And I’m a spiller.
... said 23-Hour Alice Person on Apr 14, 2009 at 6:07 PM | link
Schoharie Free Library
103 Knowler Avenue
Schoharie, NY 12157
... said Barry on Apr 14, 2009 at 6:48 PM | link
Saratoga Springs Public Library
... said toga on Apr 14, 2009 at 7:14 PM | link
Why is there no free wi-fi at the Capitol? Talk about dysfunction.
... said PlanetAlbany on Apr 14, 2009 at 10:31 PM | link
Rensselaer Public Library, 810 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Supposedly also at the Amtrak station, though I haven't tried it:
525 East Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
... said Beth on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:13 PM | link
Can you please change the listing for "Superior Laundromat" to "New Scotland Laundromat? It is the same physical address, but a totally new place. I bought out the old owner and built a completely new store - all new machines. Free Wifi, and from what I am told, it is the cleanest Laundromat in all of Albany. 19 New Scotland Avenue - between Albany Med and Washington Park. Next to Valentines. Also, the phone number is now 432-0301.
... said Absar on Apr 14, 2009 at 11:40 PM | link
Thanks for all the suggestions! We got all of them added, except the libraries -- we'll get them added on Wednesday.
@PlanetAlbany: We've heard that there's open wi-fi in spots around the ESP concourse. Can anyone confirm this?
... said Greg on Apr 15, 2009 at 12:49 AM | link
@Alice & Greg; to my knowledge it is true, in fact all of downtown Albany is supposed to have 1 hour of free wi-fi. Based on reports however, the service is sketchy at best and it's difficult to connect (and stay connected) to.
... said Summer on Apr 15, 2009 at 1:29 AM | link
@ Mike Jones: Saratoga County may not be chopped liver (I grew up there), but this blog is named All Over Albany. From my experience, the vast majority of the people concerned with it live here in Albany, so it makes sense that coverage on a given issue would be comprehensive here and spotty elsewhere - and as an Albany resident, that's my preference.
... said Alex on Apr 15, 2009 at 10:04 AM | link
I have (sometimes) gotten wi-fi on the concourse (near McDonald's), but it should be available in the Capitol itself.
... said PlanetAlbany on Apr 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM | link
Java++, next to RPI
1527 15th St
Troy, NY 12180
http://rpi.edu/about/campustour/java/index.html
I'm pretty sure it's free at the airport too.
... said jess on Apr 15, 2009 at 11:49 AM | link
Please add the Waterford Public Library to your list of Free Wi-Fi hotspots. Users just need to check in at the circulation desk. More library info available at webpage.
Thanks!
Tim
... said Tim McDonough on Apr 15, 2009 at 12:02 PM | link
Wolff's has free wifi at 895 Broadway, even though it's right next to Miss Albany and falls under one of the Freenet hotspots (it's a separate access point called "wolffs" or something similar)
... said Ellsass on Apr 15, 2009 at 12:36 PM | link
Albany Public Libary's main branch on Washington Ave. has free wifi too.
... said Amy on Apr 15, 2009 at 1:38 PM | link
I'm also pretty positive that both bombers and the gateway diner have free wifi.
... said liv on Apr 15, 2009 at 3:21 PM | link
The food court in Colonie Center used to have wifi, can anyone confirm?
... said Sarah on Apr 19, 2009 at 7:23 PM | link
My understanding is that the River Front Park in Troy is supposed to have "free" wi-fi. You are supposed to be able to use it for 1 hour each day for free, or pay a fee each month for unlimited access. I know, it sounds impossible, but that's what I heard. Can't find anything about it on the troy ny website.
... said Jessica R on Apr 20, 2009 at 11:45 AM | link
Slightly farther out, but the Stephentown Memorial Library has free wifi available. You can even use it when they are closed, from the parking lot.
... said Laurenne Teachout on May 16, 2009 at 11:07 PM | link
Bethlehem Public Library located at 451 Delaware Avenue in Delmar has free WiFi.
... said Geoff on May 18, 2009 at 9:10 AM | link
What about libraries. The Troy Public Library has wifi. That's at 100 Second Street in Troy.
... said Paul Hicok on May 18, 2009 at 9:28 AM | link
Free WiFi is available at Voorheesville Public Library
... said Judie on May 18, 2009 at 2:42 PM | link
Please add the Sand Lake Town Library to your free w-fi map. Users just need to check in at the circulation desk.
... said Mindy Fowler on May 18, 2009 at 6:16 PM | link
Poestenkill Library has just added wi-fi as a service to the community. It can be accessed from the parking lot and from our great front porch!
... said Margie Morris on May 24, 2009 at 9:23 PM | link
The Albany Pump Station has free Wi-Fi. Look for SSID "chevans".
... said James Cronen on May 26, 2009 at 10:13 AM | link
The East Greenbush Library offers free wi-fi service during our operating hours. Wireless printing coming soon!
... said Karrie McLellan on May 26, 2009 at 2:35 PM | link
See http://www.wififreespot.com/ny.html
... said Rich on Jan 15, 2010 at 2:36 PM | link
Free WI-FI at El Loco Mexican Cafe-465 Madison Ave-Albany,NY 12210 518-436-1855 Just ask your server!
... said Pam on Apr 18, 2010 at 5:30 PM | link
Juicy burger guilderland has wifi
... said John on Jul 30, 2011 at 4:26 PM | link
747 Madison Ave. Albany
... said George D. on Feb 15, 2012 at 1:44 PM | link
The New York State Library is open to the public and has free WiFi available. Location - 7th floor, Cultural education center, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230
... said Cara janowsky on Apr 14, 2012 at 9:28 AM | link
Albany-Rennsaeler Station should have wifi in keeping with many other Amtrak Stations in the country. Nearest wi-fi is across the river.
... said Marty Porter on May 24, 2012 at 3:56 PM | link
Regarding free WiFi on the Concourse, I tried it today and, while there is a network with a very good signal, I was unable to get an IP address. Kept telling me the connection was bad.
I work in THE technology agency in this state and can't get WiFi anywhere near the Plaza or Concourse. It's a bit ridiculous.
... said Lori on Oct 2, 2012 at 3:20 PM | link
Is Albany FreeNet still in operation at all? Last year I tried to log my laptop onto it and got nothing.
... said Eric Scheirer Scott on Oct 2, 2012 at 4:15 PM | link
All Hoffman Car Wash locations with lobbies, and all Jiffy Lubes have free WiFi available.
HoffmanCarWash.com for locations
... said Sarah on Mar 25, 2013 at 2:06 PM | link
Reel Seafood Co. at 195 Wolf Road, Colonie has free WiFi.
... said Ricky on Aug 2, 2013 at 10:23 AM | link
16 Handles in Glenmont offers free wifi.
... said S on Nov 10, 2013 at 10:44 AM | link
I suggest more albanyfreenet coverage in Pine hills.
... said Paul Reese on Sep 17, 2014 at 11:35 PM | link
Hello All, I am new to the area.l've been here just 3 weeks. Is there a public (free) WiFi in the Washington Park area? Thank You in advance, C.V.
... said Catherine Valencia on Jan 17, 2016 at 5:03 PM | link
I would suggest that an Albany Freenet hot spot be added to Morton Ave in front of the two large public housing buildings. When you consider the target audience who needs this service it would target a large number of individuals with only a single hot spot. There are three public housing buildings plus a significant number of row-houses. With only a single hot spot you would provide service to a significant number of Albany residents who are likely unable to afford internet service.
... said Gregory Cary on Dec 11, 2016 at 9:48 PM | link