Niigata City continues to provide its public wireless LAN service “Niigata City Free Wi-Fi” at major facilities across the city and has published information on connection standards, application procedures and available facilities.
Niigata City has provided the public wireless LAN service “Niigata City Free Wi-Fi” since 1 April 2016. The service is available to anyone free of charge at major cultural and tourist facilities, public transport facilities and other locations in the city.
The service has 2 types, the standard service and the Lite service, and can be used for up to 60 minutes per connection. Detailed connection instructions are provided in the user guide, while language support is limited for the Lite service.
The list of available facilities and coverage areas includes major facilities, as well as some buses and outdoor areas around stations. During a major disaster, users may be able to connect without registering, although restrictions such as time limits may apply.
Applications are accepted electronically, by post or at a service counter after applicants have reviewed and agreed to the service terms. Links to related materials, application forms and the user guide are provided.
The service’s support for multiple languages, including Japanese, and initiatives such as Japan.Free Wi-Fi and TOHOKU JAPAN Free Wi-Fi are also introduced.