Loaner Hotspot Program in Buncombe County

Bridging the Digital Divide

Thanks to Land-of-Sky Regional Council of Governments, the WNC Broadband Project, Buncombe County Libraries, and NCWorks Asheville; a limited number of free Wi-Fi hotspots are available for a 30-day loan at:

Buncombe County Library
NCWorks Asheville

Users are encouraged to call ahead at the library location or NCWorks Asheville to:

Check equipment availability
Request a hold

Additional Details

30-day loan
Filtered for students
Perfect for checking email and browsing the web
Use Wi-Fi with your smartphone, tablet, or computer
Use as a portable internet while you work
For anybody 18+ years old
Comes with USB-C cable and AC adapter

Contact the Digital Literacy Network for more details at 828-365-8299 or help@diglit.net

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