Nova Scotia Buzz
One thing that has been an issue for many in Nova Scotia is affordable, reliable internet.
Community Technology Nova Scotia, or @NS, has a mission to provide one voice and a coordinated approach for community technology in Nova Scotia through innovative services and programs.
The organization has just launched what is for certain a very innovative service which allows you to borrow mobile Wi-Fi hotspots from many libraries in the province. They have distributed over 100 of the devices throughout Nova Scotia.
Free Internet on the go! Borrow a mobile hotspot. All you need is a library card. – Available to patrons 18+ – unlimited data – four week loan Visit or call one of our locations for more information.
Posted by Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The concept is you borrow a hotspot for a set amount of time and then return it to the library like you would a book.
The hotspot connects to the internet via cellular signal and provides the user unlimited data for their browsing or streaming needs. You must be 18 years+ to borrow a device and most libraries are offering 4 week loans.
Libraries that have hotspot devices for loan, or will very soon, include:
Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Cape Breton Regional Library
Colchester East-Hants Library
Cumberland Public Libraries (Amherst)
Eastern Counties Regional Library (Mulgrave)
Pictou – Antigonish Library
South Shore Public Library
Western Counties Regional Library (Yarmouth)
Community Technology Nova Scotia says most of the devices were distributed to libraries only this week and have already logged 1,500 hours of usage across the province.
Funding for the WIFI hotspots is provided through Federal and Provincial Government grants.
