Prague is a large city, so the question of whether or not there is good Wi-Fi is pretty clearly a ‘yes’, but that still means you have to know how to get it. There are many options, but some are restricted by location and others by prices, so here is a small overview of the types of Wi-Fi connections you can get in Prague.
ADSL internet connection in Prague
The most stable internet connection you can get in Prague is through ADSL, meaning a phone line. This means that you will need a landline connection In your home. Telephone and TV providers often sell ADSL connections in bundles with landlines and TV channels, and so forth.
The contracts for such bundles usually start at two years, but the longer you stay, the more perks you may get – though this depends on the company. The way it works is that you sign the contract, and then an employee of the internet provider will come to your home to install the ADSL connection.
Afterwards, you can decide if you want to install a router for the connection so that you can use Wi-Fi at home or if you want to stick with a cable connection (however, a router is necessary even with a cable connection).
Popular providers include O2, UPC, or Netbox, though not all are available everywhere in Prague. The farther you are from the city centre, the fewer operators will provide good ADSL access.
Alternatives to ADSL internet connection in Prague
One alternative is cable internet access, currently only provided by UPC. This is done through a TV cable connection and works similarly to ADSL.
The speed is also comparable, though the connection is not as widespread yet.
Another way is to waive cable connection in your house entirely and pay for more extensive and faster mobile data instead.
Companies like Vodafone or T-Mobile provide some excellent plans. And if you want to connect your computer to the Wi-Fi, you can create a hotspot from your phone (making your phone a kind of a router).
Just make sure your phone is in a charger, so it doesn’t run out of juice in a middle of a Netflix binge or an important conference.
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