Using bt fon abroad.

I have an iPad 2 no 3G unfortunately but do use the bt broadband and fon sites a great deal via wifi. I am off to europe (mainly Italy and France ) for a while and need access to the internet via fon. I hear mixed reviews on how easy it is to A) find a fon site. B) connect. Can someone give me some advise on what when how etc etc etc please Thanks

you can try here is you have not already  http://www.btfon.com/
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