Stage 1 Fire Restriction Activated
Due to elevated fire danger, the City of Phoenix has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
All consumer fireworks are prohibited within one mile of mountain preserves, desert parks, regional parks, conservation areas, national forests, and wilderness areas.
City of Phoenix official website
With a focus on digital equity, the city of Phoenix expanded its Wi-Fi coverage outside of nearly 50 libraries, community, senior, and recreation centers to ensure all students have internet access. Today, this public service continues to provide approximately 1.18 square miles (32,941,068 square feet) of exterior Wi-Fi coverage. Residents can sit in parking lots and public areas outside of participating facilities to connect their devices daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
This public information page provides the names and locations of participating city-owned facilities and FAQs to help bridge the digital divide.
This public offering is available to all residents, especially students and parents who need access to participate in distance learning. Free Wi-Fi is available daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at participating locations. Wi-Fi users may walk up to connect outside of the city building, while others may drive into the parking to connect from their car. The Wi-Fi signal is strongest closer to the building. To use this service, you need a wireless device such as a laptop computer, smart phone, or tablet.
Connection steps may vary by device. Generally, users should locate the network and internet setting on the device. When searching for the available city Wi-Fi network, look for PHXCITYWIFI and connect to it. Open a browser and enter any URL to access and accept the user agreement. There is no password required.
When connecting at a Phoenix Public Library, use one of these corresponding network names:
When connecting to all other locations, use: PHXCITYWIFI
The city has 44 facilities with reliable outdoor internet access through expanded Wi-Fi coverage. Five additional locations will offer this service in approximately 90 days.
City of Phoenix facilities offering expanded Wi-Fi are:
Free, outdoor Wi-Fi is available daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at each of the identified locations.
Connection steps may vary by device. Generally, users should locate the network and internet setting on the device. When searching for the available city Wi-Fi network, look for PHXCITYWIFI and connect to it. Open a browser and enter any URL to access and accept the user agreement. There is no password required.
When connecting at a Phoenix Public Library, use one of these corresponding network names:
This public offering is available to all residents, especially students and parents who need access to participate in distance learning. To use this service, you need a wireless device such as a laptop computer, smart phone, or tablet.
In most cases, Wi-Fi can be accessed by residents as far as the building’s parking lot for participating locations. Some users may walk up to connect outside of the building, while others may drive into the parking to connect from their car. The Wi-Fi signal is strongest closer to the building.
Residents are always encouraged to practice safe digital behavior including, but not limited to avoiding visits to unfamiliar websites or clicking on links from unknown solicitors.
Cybersecurity measures have always been in place at city of Phoenix buildings. Sites deemed inappropriate are blocked.
The city will monitor and address site issues but is unable to assist individuals onsite with access needs.