i-Shanghai Free Wifi

This app allows you to connect to i-Shanghai wifi hotspots in Shanghai using a mobile phone.

The Shanghai government provides free i-Shanghai wifi services in a number of public places. Usually you will have to open a web browser on your phone to input phone number and password, which will be sent to you via SMS message. This app will search for hot spots automatically and enables you connect to i-Shanghai as easy as a button click.

Q: Why does the app need the permission to read my SMS messages?

A: Just for purpose of getting the password the mobile operators sent over via SMS. The app doesn't store, forward any of your SMS messages.

Q: Why did I fail to connect to i-Shanghai hot spots?

A: Common reasons for failing to connect to i-Shanghai:

1. Too many devices connecting to an AP.

2. Wifi signal too weak.

3. You have spent more than 2 hours free surfing using i-Shanghai in a single day.

4. Unable to receive the SMS message from operator.

Q: How can I report bug or suggest features?

A: Please write email to [email protected]

Q: Where can you find i-Shanghai hot spots?

A: Parks, public hospitals, airports, railway stations, government office buildings, etc.