What does Wifi capable mean and do you have to pay for it? And a question on applications for your Smartphone?

[Question_ Person90]

Please include as much detail as possible, and another question:
For a smartphone, when it says it has Facebook application does that mean you get facebook for free?
If you nee anymore detail just ask.
But I mean if you don't have internet connection or Wifi do you still get Facebook and others for free?

[noisyKiller232]

if you go somewhere with free wifi (like a coffee shop but make sure it says free, starbucks is not free) then you dont have to pay for it

yes facebook and any other sites are free if you go to a free wifi connection

if you dont have wifi u cant get on the internet at all
you may have to pay for internet from your provider and u wont need to get the wifi from a shop and you can access it from anywhere

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[Vinayak]

Hi,
Wi-fi is a public acronym for for IEEE 802.11-wireless LAN (WLAN). Wi-Fi or wireless fidelity lets you connect to wireless networks through wireless hotspots through any compatible device. So if your smartphone is Wi-Fi capable it means it can connect to Wi-Fi networks. Now this connectivity can also be to the internet.
There is no charge to connect to compatible wireless devices but if you plan to access the internet,you might have to pay depending on the provider of the hotspot. Many providers provide their customers with free wireless while other charge depending upon your usage.

Facebook application gets you updates from friends through text messages and hence you can work on the app without internet. The only cost you will incur is the charges on text messages by your service provider.