Free public Wi-Fi now available in many Philadelphia neighborhoods
Source: City of Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia wants to help everyone get online, especially older adults. Free public WiFi is being added to more than 180 locations across the city. These locations provide fast – and free – internet access within the community. Areas include libraries, senior centers, parks and museums.
Free Wi-Fi is a great resource to help people stay informed. Internet access lets you check email, join a video call or read the news online. Wi-Fi provides a way to connect while out in the community. It is especially helpful to people without home internet.
Philadelphia’s free Wi-Fi network started in October 2024 with more than 50 hot spots. The Office of Innovation & Technology and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation partnered on this service. A new agreement with Verizon allowed for the Wi-Fi expansion.
To help residents find Wi-Fi locations, the city created a simple online tool. You can search by your ZIP code or neighborhood to find nearby spots with free internet. Try the Philly Free Wi-Fi Finder at www.phila.gov/wifi.
