does the iphone have free wifi?

I'm either going to buy an iPod touch or an iphone. The ipod touch can connect to wifi free of charge, but can the iphone do this? because i might not be able to pay the monthly internet fee

It has the same as the iPod Touch. It does not have free wifi though.

Well, if you can mange this:

(from iPhone Wifi Tips | Any iPhone)

1) WEP Password. If you are using WEP encryption on your network, you have two choices, WEP Password, or WEP hex or ASCII. Notice the little bar at the top that says “WEP Password” with an arrow next to it. If you are entering the Hexadecimal code for your WEP network, you need to toggle it to “WEP Hex or ASCII”.

2) WEP Hexadecimal Password part 2. Another problem I had, even with the above toggle was it still would not take my code. If you are still having this problem, preface your code with a “$” so you might enter: “$D0EBDEED2101555CF5123AEB56A” This worked for me.

3) WIFI Still Not Working? This was me. My WIFI was still not working. My phone would only use the EDGE network. Fortunately Mav over on EverythingIphone.com was able to create a list of steps that got me working. Very much appreciated Mav.

A) Remove yourself from your Network. Go into your network and select “Forget This Network.”

B) Turn WIFI Off. From them Settings Menu for WIFI, you need to toggle the Blue On Button to the Grey Off Position.

C) Reset/Reboot your Wireless Router. Wait for your Router to fully reboot.

D) Turn WIFI back on, on your iPhone.

E) Re-Connect to your WIFI Network. Re-enter your encryption information as needed.

Awesome, so glad I found this forum. I was so worried about the costs of having the phone racking up, but things like this really help.

Has anyone else tried it and had it work?

Wifi does not go through a carrier. The only charge you would incur is if the
hotspot charges for its use.

thanks guys I had the same question about the wifi and now it's cleared

where is that screen at
can you explain

yea thats right, u only payinng for the GRPS ur using, no charge for the wifi.

Technically No, the EDGE or 3G plans cost $40.

WiFi is always free, but you need to be in range, and somethings need a passcode to access it.

Thed EDGE or 3G is free to access, just pay the company $40, and you should be all set.

thank you all. very interesting. by the way this site is helpfull, but it socs that u have to post 5, so it make people like me write crap. sorry

Well the wifi is free on the iphone, but you have to have the iphone data plan inorder to have the iphone.

I have a new 3G with a 2Wire 1000HW router. Can't connect. iPhone doesn't have selection for WEP Hex/Ascii. At least that I can find. When I set WIFI settings, the home wireless connection shows up, but I have to select "Other..." to get to security settings, and WEP and others show up, but no hex/ascii selection.

Any help?

Self Help!!

Changed the router's WEP encryption key to a 10-digit key (similar to the default), plugged the key/password into the iPhone and it worked! For some reason a 26 digit key wouldn't. No hex/ascii selection still, but it works.

Man, ever since I got the Iphone im paying 140+ a month for the unlimited plan + the text/internet plan. It sucks.

Sprint has 99.99 everything plan.

than again they dont have the iPhone.

But thanx for the link im going to try this also

of course its free. wifi is just a standard wireless lan connection. as long as you know the security keys for a wifi network then you're free to join.