Wireless technologies have dramatically increased the accessibility of the Internet. Because it is fast, cheap, and easy to install and use, Wi-Fi wireless LAN technology has played a leading role in this expansion. Wi-Fi has revolutionized the way people use the Internet in their homes, offices, and increasingly, in public places. Wi-Fi access points can easily be secured by activating standard encryption technology. However, many home and office users choose not to activate this encryption, sometimes because they choose to provide Internet access to outsiders, sometimes because they are not willing to go to the trouble of securing their networks, and sometimes because they do not understand the risks of leaving a network open. As a result, open networks are ubiquitous. It is possible in almost any populated area (and many rural areas) to find an open Wi-Fi access point, and to use that access point as a means to get highspeed Internet access. In fact, the popular Windows XP operating system frequently alerts users that wireless networks are nearby, and prompts users as to whether they would like to connect, or may connect automatically, depending on the user's settings. Using a random open network is certainly convenient. Is this practice illegal? Maybe. Should the law allow this type of access? Definitely. This article explores the legality of accessing the Internet through open Wi-Fi connections in situations where the user has not obtained prior permission from the network operator. This article will first discuss the policy considerations behind permitting or prohibiting such roaming Wi-Fi access. The article will then summarize US law that applies to this type of behavior. Finally, the article will propose an approach that legislators and courts worldwide should take to conform the law to the policy considerations identified in the article.