Public Wi-Fi

Secure public Wi-Fi that connects whole communities

Online access is now as vital as heat and running water. Boldyn designs, builds and runs secure, high-performance public Wi-Fi across city centres, outdoor spaces and transport, giving residents and visitors fast, reliable connectivity and helping close the digital divide

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Public connectivity is now essential infrastructure

Public services, local businesses and everyday life increasingly assume everyone can get online. But many people still can't, and delivering reliable connectivity across open public spaces is very different from connecting a single building.

The digital divide is still wide

2.2 million adults in the UK are completely offline, and many more lack the connectivity or confidence to take part fully as services move online.

Open spaces are hard to cover

Streets, squares, parks and transport routes need outdoor-grade equipment and careful design to give consistent coverage over a large area

Open networks raise security concerns.

Traditional open Wi-Fi leaves users' traffic unencrypted, which puts both the public and the network owner at risk.

Demand peaks without warning

Events, markets and busy commuter times can bring thousands of people onto the network at once.

Running it takes long-term commitment.

A city-wide network has to be monitored, maintained and upgraded for years, which is beyond the resources of most public-sector teams.

Why public Wi-Fi from Boldyn

A well-designed public network does far more than offer free internet. It connects people to services, supports local businesses and gives you a platform for smarter places.

No one left behind

Free, reliable connectivity in public spaces gives residents who can't afford or access broadband a way to reach essential services, education and work.

Secure by default

Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE), an industry first for Boldyn, encrypts public connections without users needing a password

Simple, branded sign-in

Our custom captive portal lets users sign in by access code or email, with service tiers for different types of user.

Insight into how places are used

Aggregated, anonymised Wi-Fi data shows how people use your spaces, helping you plan services, events and investment.

A foundation for smart places

The same infrastructure can support IoT sensors and smart city applications, giving you one platform to build on

How public Wi-Fi works

From the first survey to years of live service, we take responsibility for every stage of your public network.

Plan and design.

We survey the area, map expected demand and design outdoor and indoor coverage using carrier-grade, technology-agnostic equipment.

Build and deploy

We install and test the full network, including access points, fibre backhaul and the core network.

Connect users

People sign in through a simple captive portal, with OWE encryption protecting their connection

Monitor and support

Our network operations centre monitors the network 24/7, and we handle maintenance and support after deployment.

Evolve

We add coverage, capacity and new technology as demand grows and Wi-Fi standards change.

Public Wi-Fi for the places people gather

Wherever people live, travel and gather, public Wi-Fi keeps them connected.

City and town centres

Free connectivity that supports residents, visitors and local businesses. Links to the Cities sector page.

Digital inclusion programmes

Affordable access for communities that need it most. Links to Connected living.

Transport and transit

Wi-Fi at stations, on platforms and along transport routes. Links to Transport & logistics.

Parks and outdoor events:

Coverage for open spaces and peaks in demand

CASE STUDY

Keeping students and academics connected all across Sunderland

The expansion of our project with the University of Sunderland provides superfast internet accessibility across Sunderland. Keeping members of the university and global educational institutions with EduROAM credentials connected, uninterrupted, between the campus and the city centre.

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Public Wi-Fi

Public Wi-Fi questions, answered

ready to get started?

Start with a conversation. Tell us about your area, your communities and what you want public connectivity to achieve. There's no pitch deck and no obligation, just an honest discussion about whether public Wi-Fi is the right fit.