St. John's, NL improves digital connectivity during pandemic with free Wi-Fi zones in parks

St. John's, NL Free Wi-Fi Zones Parks Digital Connectivity

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The city installed Wi-Fi equipment at Bannerman Park and Victoria Park to address digital poverty worsened by COVID-19. Each park features signs indicating the best spots for users to access free Wi-Fi. City officials selected these parks to maximize use near shelters, social service centers, and transit stops. The Canadian Medical Association Foundation assisted with the project due to the urgent need for online access to health services.

Pilot / POC Wi-Fi Networking: Broadband and Connectivity

St. John's, NL

City in Newfoundland and Labrador

Canada

Newsworthy

Victoria and Bannerman parks in St. John's now have free WiFi | Local | News | The Telegram

The City of St. John’s is establishing free public WiFi areas in Victoria Park and Bannerman Park. A news release Monday stated the WiFi areas were made possible by a donation from the Canadian Medical Association Foundation to enable

Free WiFi in St. John's Introduced to Public Parks - Newfoundland Times

The City of St. John's has introduced two free WiFi zones for public use in parks. Finally, we've got free WiFi in St John's!

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