Thinking about getting an ipod touch

but I'd like to know if you get charged monthly for internet usage, or if it's free internet only while you're in wi-fi hotspots or something. Any help?

Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions. 
There is no monthly charge for the iPod touch. Using WiFi may incur a charge. Personally I only use my home WiFi connection (which cost what I pay for broadband) and occasionally I use free WiFi hotspots out and about in town. You can get access to far more WiFi hotspots when you are out and about if you do decide to pay for them but the charges vary depending on the service provider.
I suspect most of us pay nothing more for our WiFi.
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