Most student accommodation providers in Adelaide will include free Wi-Fi and internet. If you are renting privately, however, and want to have internet at home without using your mobile hotspot, you will need to sign up for internet from a local provider.
Some popular local providers include:
Most institutions in Adelaide including Flinders University, The University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and TAFE SA offer free wi-Fi for current students.
There are 250 outdoor wireless access points across the City of Adelaide where you can access free Wi-Fi.
There is a network of Telstra payphones across Australia.
You can now make free calls anywhere in Australia from these payphones which can be useful if you don't have any battery left on your mobile device, or an in an emergency situation, or need to make a call.
At each of these payphones, you can also access free W-Fi as well.