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There were 23.35 million internet users in Kenya in January 2022.

Kenya’s internet penetration rate stood at 42.0 percent of the total population at the start of 2022.

Kepios analysis indicates that internet users in Kenya increased by 1.6 million (+7.4 percent) between 2021 and 2022.

For perspective, these user figures reveal that 32.25 million people in Kenya did not use the internet at the start of 2022, meaning that 58.0 percent of the population remained offline at the beginning of the year.

Lack of Internet access could be attributed to poor living standards that may not enable families and individuals to purchase data bundles. Physical locations are also a big concern.

This begs the question, is Kenya capable of providing free internet connection to her citizen?

Here, we look at the top 20 countries in the world that provide free Wi-fi to their residents.

20. USA 🇺🇸

Though the download speed of public Wi-Fis may not be at par with the other countries with free internet, the United States of America did make it to the list of top 20 nonetheless. From restaurants to cafes, from pubs to bars, from hotels to airports, and from parks to pizzerias, all the states in USA offer a great deal when it comes to free public wifi.

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19. Canada 🇨🇦

Whether one knows how to use a public connection safely or not, Canada is one of those countries with free public wifi wherein a strong wifi network is the deciding factor of almost everything for everyone. Right from where one wants to stay, to where one wants eat, the place has got to have a free public wifi in Canada.

18. Portugal 🇵🇹

With a national level network Go Wi-Fi, which is not only free but also safe and secure, Portugal is one the rise and has soon become one of the major countries with fastest free wifi networks in public spaces. They not only offer browsing on the go, but also update the speed and the number of hotspots during special events, and festivals. All you have to do is just register one time on their national network, and start browsing for free.

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17. Sweden 🇸🇪

Other than the normal public spaces like that of retaurants, cafes, malls, airports, and hotels, one can also find free wifi in the country of Sweden at selected places like museums and libraries as well. With apps like WiFi Finder for Android-based phones, and Free WiFi Map for iOS softwares, Sweden makes sure travelers get unlimited access of internet and are able to find the local hotspots hassle-free.

16. Germany 🇩🇪

Though Germany may not be one of the countries with fastest internet, it is expected to remove the liability issue for service providers over piracy concerns.

Looking forward to free Wi-Fi hotspots and much improved internet services in public spaces by the fall this year, chances are high that Germany might officially become one of the best countries with free wifi.

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15. Latvia 🇱🇻

In a bid to promote the fastest and the most stable internet services in the entire Europe, Latvia offers high speed wifi services throughout the capital city of Riga. With more than 930 hotspot location across the city, Latvia is indeed one of the best countries with free wifi in Europe.

14. Switzerland 🇨🇭

It does not come as a surprise to know that a much favrite tourist-oriented country like Switzerland offers wifi services for free at public places. On the contrary, what does come as a surprise is that Switzerland is one of those genius countries with free wifi on buses as well. Here, you will actually experience what browsing-on-the-go feels like!

13. Finland 🇫🇮

Of all the countries with free wifi, Finland’s Helsinki is famous for offering public internet services which are faster than your private internet connections or paid-subscriptions. Not just that, it is fast, safe, and unrestricted as well. Intrigued much? So are we!

12. Singapore 🇸🇬

With an average surfing speed of about 9 Mbps, the public wifi services of Singapore are actually ahead of half of the developed countries with free wifi. Expected to double its number of hotspots to about 20,000 by the year 2018, the public service provider of Wireless@SG provides free wifi hotspots across the country for seamless streaming and browsing experience.

11. Bulgaria 🇧🇬

The public wifi hotspots are not considered to be too safe in Bulgaria, which otherwise, is the case of every public connection which comes for free. Also, like most of the countries with free wifi, it is not at all hard to spot a public wifi connection with the app of WiFi Finder in this Balkan nation.

10. Slovenia 🇸🇮

The reason why Slovenia is one of the countries with considerably high download speed is that its internet services are not totally free.

Though it may offer free wifi services at major hotspots, it stands at its position in the list of top countries with free wifi due to its surfing speed as well which is a result of restricting the services on the basis of usage duration. For example,
some of the places in Slovenia may offer free internet access for just one hour per day.

9. Belgium 🇧🇪

The moment you enter the capital city of Brussels, you can get access to the internet services provided by the official WiFi network of Belgium called Wifi.Brussels which is of course, free of cost.

By fulfilling a small requirement of just one-time registration and login on the network, travelers will be able to browse hassle-free whenever they’re in any area near the hotspots.

8. Hungary 🇭🇺

Ever imagined how it feels to be connected to your world even without a public wifi? That’s what sharing is all about and Hungary knows it the best. Download the free wifi app called the Wiman App which connects you to the best wifi services available in your range.

It may be a public network or anyone on Wiman who’s willing to share their network.

7. Denmark 🇩🇰

Tagged as the most “connected country” in the world in terms of usage of internet services and mobile phones, Denmark is indeed one of the smartest countries with free wifi. Just like Switzerland, Denmark too offers strong internet services in various public spaces as well as different modes of transport like that of buses and trams.

6. United Kingdom 🇬🇧

When in the royal land, travelers must surf like the royals as well. For those who don’t like to carry cash because for everything else – there is always MasterCard, can download the MasterCard Wifi App whenever they are in London.

This will not only get them connected to one of the best wifi network but will also help in making their travel experience much more smoother and prep them well before they arrive at the destination.

5. Romania 🇷🇴

Romania is one of those countries with free wifi which takes immense pride when it comes to facilitating the travelers with high-speed Internet services.

Just like any other developed European country, Romania offers wifi services on the go at many hotspots like cafes, restaurants, parks, hotels, and shopping malls, not only at free of cost but at a high speed as well.

4. Ireland 🇮🇪

With an average download speed of more than 11 Mbps, Ireland offers qualitative free wifi services at a speed which is almost double than that of USA. Also, with the help of the famous app – WiFi Finder, one can get access to multiple hotspots within their range while traveling in Ireland.

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3. Estonia 🇪🇪

Estonia was once considered to be the second best of all countries with free wifi until Croatia took over its spot. With an average internet speed of 12.5 Mbps, Estonia still makes it to the top 3 amongst the best countries that offer free public wifi services for locals as well as travelers.

2. Croatia 🇭🇷

Beating Estonia to rank up the list, Croatia has developed a lot in terms of offering free wifi services to locals and guests alike.

With an impressive download speed of 14Mbps, Croatia bagged the second spot as per the survey done by Rotten Wifi, which is a famous watchdog for 3G/4G users.

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1. Lithuania 🇱🇹

Lithuania is one of the best countries with free wifi services and the fastest wifi services. According to the reports of Rotten Wifi, it has been recorded that the satisfaction level of users towards the free wifi services provided by Lithuania has been high and very satisfactory.

Catering to the increasing demand of travelers for free wifi services, Lithuania leaves no stone unturned in meeting their expectations year on year.

SOURCE CREDIT: (This article was first published on TravelTriangle.Com)

By SIMIYU WAKAJUANESS

Wakajuaness is a renowned Kenyan Blogger known for his credibility, accuracy and well-researched investigative pieces that have earned him massive online command.

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