MCSnet sponsors free public Wi-Fi at 193 community venues, from arenas and ag society halls to legions, seniors centres, campgrounds, and museums. One network name, one password, everywhere.
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For more than thirty years MCSnet has connected farms, acreages, and small towns across east central and northern Alberta. The hotspot program takes that a step further: MCSnet sponsors the internet connection at the places where rural communities actually meet, so a parent can work from the arena bleachers, a senior can video call family from the drop-in centre, and a camper can check the forecast from a campground gazebo.
Every hotspot on this page is an MCSnet sponsored hotspot. The venues host the equipment. MCSnet provides the connection. You just connect.
Use these steps to connect at any MCSnet hotspot. The network name and password are the same at every MCSnet sponsored hotspot.
No MCSnet home internet subscription is needed. Access to the building follows the venue’s opening hours and visitor policies.
Can’t see the network? Check that Wi-Fi is turned on and ask venue staff where the hotspot is available.
Communities with several hotspots have their own overview page. Every venue has its own page with directions and details.
Yes. MCSnet sponsors the internet connection at each venue as part of its community partnership program. There is no fee, no account, and no sign-in page.
The password is shown in the How to Connect instructions on this page. It is the same at every MCSnet sponsored hotspot. No account or sign-in page is needed.
MCSnet partners with non-profits, ag societies, legions, seniors clubs, and municipalities across its service area. Contact MCSnet at 1-866-390-3928 to ask about a sponsored hotspot for your venue.
No. Once you are connected to MCSNET FREE, your phone uses the venue’s Wi-Fi instead of your cellular data.
MCSnet is the rural provider behind the free Wi-Fi in rural Alberta. Enter your home address to see available internet services, speeds, and current pricing, then get started with signup.
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