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by satvikpendem 992 days ago
Yes, NYC has Wi-Fi at many shops and restaurants, and at the very least, it has these LinkNYC stations that provide free Wi-Fi along with Google Maps and other services.

https://www.link.nyc

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What i meant was - is it really needed when everyone has internet in their pocket?
Not everyone does, though, especially foreign tourists that don't have a data plan in the US. It's good to have free public Wi-Fi.