My local library is trying out a pilot program to loan out hotspots[0] the same way they loan out books. The hotspots have unlimited data and it looks like the

My local library is trying out a pilot program to loan out hotspots[0] the same way they loan out books. The hotspots have unlimited data and it looks like the only real restriction on them, beyond the usual stuff you'd get from a normal ISP, is that you bring them back after the loan period is up. Hopefully the pilot project results in a permanent program. Library cards are now free, so cost isn't a barrier anymore. The City of Edmonton provides free WiFi[1] in a number of places[2], albeit with more restrictions. These mainly seem to be at rec centres and LRT stations, but there are also some parks included. If someone in Edmonton didn't have internet access and needed it, it's available without too much trouble. [0] http://www.epl.ca/hotspots/ http://www.epl.ca/hotspots/ [1] http://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/open-wifi.aspx http://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/open-wifi.aspx [2] https://data.edmonton.ca/Facilities-and-Structures/Open-City-Wi-Fi-Locations-Map-View/mhj4-e4bq/data https://data.edmonton.ca/Facilities-and-Structures/Open-City...