Free outdoor wi-fi available in 13 town centres

The free outdoor w-fi scheme attracts about 2,000 daily users, the council has said

Free outdoor wi-fi is now available in 13 town centres across East Yorkshire.

Residents and visitors in areas such as Cottingham, Driffield, Hessle and Snaith can now access the network while out and about.

The service, launched by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, is also accessible at more than 60 venues including libraries, leisure centres and care homes.

Deputy council leader David Tucker said: "This is a great initiative to increase digital connectivity across our region."

Since its launch in outdoor spaces in 2023, the scheme has attracted about 2,000 daily users, the local authority said.

The initiative was first rolled out in Beverley, Bridlington, Goole, Hedon, Hornsea, Howden, Pocklington and Withernsea.

After its success the network, provide by KCOM, was introduced in Cottingham, Driffield, Hessle, Snaith and Bridlington Old Town.

A council spokesperson said the service had boosted connectivity in areas with poor mobile signal and enabled market traders to adopt contactless payments.

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