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Top Free WiFi Spots Around Cambridge

By Tom Acitelli
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By Tom Acitelli

Supposin' you want to work outside now that the weather's nicer rather than merely lounge or frolic? And supposin' you work in Cambridge? We've composed a handy map of spots around the city offering free wireless Internet. These are free-free spots; in other words, you don't have to buy a coffee to get the password. For similar spots around downtown Boston, check out this map. And for Hub hotels that offer WiFi at no additional charge, check out this map. Further suggested spots always welcome through the always-discreet Curbed Boston Tipline.


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Harvard Square

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There's free WiFi throughout the commercial hub next to Harvard's campus.

Cambridge, MA 02138

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Cambridge Public Library

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The main branch offers free WiFi as does every branch of the Cambridge Public Library. You may even pick it up on nearby plazas, benches, parks, etc.

449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-4040
(617) 349-4040

Cambridge City Hall Annex

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This WiFi spot is part of Cambridge's public network.

344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139

City Of Cambridge Lombardi Municipal Building

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This is also part of the public WiFi system.

831 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

City Hall

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The green space outside also carries the free signal.

795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

Russell E. Hoyt Field

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The dog-friendly park, which is also open late, is covered under the city's free WiFi system.

Gilmore Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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MIT offers free wireless access for guests throughout their campus.

77 Massachusetts Avenue, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-1000
(617) 253-1000

Harvard University

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Harvard offers the same deal as MIT: free wireless for guests. The signal is particularly strong in the university's Science Center.

1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-1000
(617) 495-1000

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CambridgeSide Galleria

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Grab a spot in the food court, with or without food.

100 Cambridgeside Place, CambridgeSide Galleria, Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 621-8666
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Harvard Square

Cambridge, MA 02138

There's free WiFi throughout the commercial hub next to Harvard's campus.

Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge Public Library

449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

The main branch offers free WiFi as does every branch of the Cambridge Public Library. You may even pick it up on nearby plazas, benches, parks, etc.

449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-4040
(617) 349-4040

Cambridge City Hall Annex

344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139

This WiFi spot is part of Cambridge's public network.

344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139

City Of Cambridge Lombardi Municipal Building

831 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

This is also part of the public WiFi system.

831 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

City Hall

795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

The green space outside also carries the free signal.

795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

Russell E. Hoyt Field

Gilmore Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

The dog-friendly park, which is also open late, is covered under the city's free WiFi system.

Gilmore Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

77 Massachusetts Avenue, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139

MIT offers free wireless access for guests throughout their campus.

77 Massachusetts Avenue, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-1000
(617) 253-1000

Harvard University

1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138

Harvard offers the same deal as MIT: free wireless for guests. The signal is particularly strong in the university's Science Center.

1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 495-1000
(617) 495-1000

CambridgeSide Galleria

100 Cambridgeside Place, CambridgeSide Galleria, Cambridge, MA 02141

Grab a spot in the food court, with or without food.

100 Cambridgeside Place, CambridgeSide Galleria, Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 621-8666
(617) 621-8666