And remember that behind every free hot spot there is someone or something paying for the Internet connection you are sharing.

On sites like jiwire.com, you can type in your location and find a list of nearby paid or free hot spots in 30 countries.

But because the ratings were lower than promised, the network had to offer "make good's," or free spots, to the advertisers.

The officer pointed to a free spot 15 yards ahead.

New girls audition for the free spot in the group after a girl leaves.

"I think the presence of the free spots in town is making people sort of expect that that's the way things ought to be."

Has no trouble finding a free spot in the locker room.

These days, many wireless networks don't let you online without a password, whether they're free or commercial hot spots.

She staggered until she could find a free spot to lay her burden down.

The cost is often reasonable, too, especially if you can find a free hot spot.