I already know about the CyberFutura on the Calle Montera, but for some reason they've been closed all day today. Does anyone know of other (relatively safe) internet access points where you can plug in your own laptop? I've got a bunch of work to upload to a server back in the States, and noplace from which to upload.

Try the following:

EasyEverything on Montera street near the Puerta del Sol.

Ono located at number 59 on Gran Vía.

CyberMad located near Atocha.

Hope this helps.

Thanks, Cornelio! I don't fancy taking my laptop into EasyInternet, but I'll look into the others you mentioned.

I just found this website that lists broadband internet access sites outside of the US.

http://www2.att.ne.jp/cgi-bin/gr/bb_aplist.cgi?cc=other&lang=en

When you look at the list, Spain comes right after Denmark and the list does NOT seem to be in alphabetical order. Anyway, if your laptop has wireless access, they list a few hotels that have wireless internet access like Hotel Montecarlo, Hotel Fira, etc, though no details are given if you have to be a guest to use the wireless service.

Hope this helps.