THAT'S WHY I couldn't connect to Skype on the EMT bus earlier this month! I tried but thought it was a problem with my PDA. INTERESTING!

Thanks for the clarification, Antonio! You are DEFINITELY in-the-know!! We're lucky to have you.

Saludos, MadridMan

well I for one thanks MM for revealing the site, its useful to many I am sure.
I need to use mine,and always go to the same spots, knowing where they are all reliable sites its very helpful.

Hi, from Madrid's Plaza Mayor, using the City Hall's FREE WiFi internet. It's listed as: Ayto_MadridTecnologia(Wi-Fi)

Got just "one Bar" immediately outside the tourist office.

Saludos, MadridMan

Will try to log in using my blackberry tomorrow (yay!!!) does one need a password or code smsed to your phone? (that's how they do it in Istanbul)Or does it just.... work?

Thanks so much for this info guys!

At least in the Plaza Mayor, no password is necessary. It's an open/free Wi-Fi network. I was using my SmartPhone so maybe that's why I only got one bar with the connection. A laptop would be stronger and maybe a Blackberry too.

Saludos, MadridMan

Thanks, it's 3am Istanbul time and I am on my way to the airport now. :-)