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scwilder Jul 13th, 2007 11:09 AM

Internet access on Romantic Road
 
I am an online instructor and need Internet access while in Germany, Frankfurt to Fussen, for a week. Are Internet cafes or wired hotels/pension/inns easy to get? I go to the different accommodation websites and not many has Internet unless you check in to the very expensive hotels. I don't need it everyday, but maybe 2-3 times that week for 15 minutes or so in case my students have questions. Thanks!

logos999 Jul 13th, 2007 11:24 AM

Virtually every private home has DSL or at least dial-up and you'll find many open WLAN networks. However if you want to access the internet EVERYWHERE you'll need a mobile phone, PDA and a SIM card. www.aldi.de sell "Aldi Talk" SIMs that work with GSM (GPRS) nand UMTS. Prepaid card costs 15€ (10€ call/surfing credit) Megabyte is 24ct.

scwilder Jul 13th, 2007 03:17 PM

No, don't need access everywhere. Some somewhere sometimes so that I can still be available for my students.

This is good information and I'm willing to pay a little extra to use the Internet if it's not included in the room fee.

gforaker Jul 13th, 2007 03:27 PM

Most every city or town will have an internet cafe. I know Rothenburg did last time I was there. Even if the hotel you stay at doesn't have a computer in the lobby, those which do will allow you access for probably the same fee as their customers.

bavariaben Jul 13th, 2007 07:03 PM

Internet cafes or internet service can be found fairly easy in the larger towns. I'm always on the lookout for a connection and since I don't carry a laptop I normally end up at the Tourist Information offices inquiring about the internet possibilities in the area. I recommend you do the same. If you don't mind browsing these trip report pages you will find the Internet cafes in Rothenburg o.d.T. and Füssen. Good luck... Ben


http://www.bensbauernhof.com/bb2004t...sinheaven.html

http://www.bensbauernhof.com/pstuyvs...tchapter4.html


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