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WiFi is the nickname for Wireless Fidelity - high speed internet and network connection without the use of wires, cables and other stuff you can trip over.
Definition: Wireless (or wi-fi) hotspots are essentially wireless access points providing network and/or Internet access to mobile devices like your laptop or smartphone, typically in public locations. Wi-Fi Hotspot Security-Before You Connect to a Wi-Fi Hotspot. 2  International Wireless Internet Service: Wi-Fi Internet Access On the Go. 3  Mobile Internet Access Comparison: 3G, Wi-Fi, & Other Internet on the Go Options.