Free Public Wi-Fi
These public facilities offer free Wi-Fi. Sites with interior Wi-Fi may provide a limited signal outside the building. Most libraries, community centers and public buildings are closed or have very limited openings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Clicking on a location in the map will bring up details, including whether it is set up for interior and/or exterior use. You can also search for nearby sites using the third button on the top right side menu to, "Find City Public Wi-Fi Sites Near Me."
View a site list that is screen reader accessible here: https://maps.seattle.gov/publicwifi
Open the Public Wi-Fi Map (ArcGIS) in a new window.
- Comcast has not opened its residential 'Home Hotspot' network for free public use.
- When you search for a WiFi hotspot, the business/outdoor and residential hotspots all shows as name xfinitywifi.
- You can tell which type of network you're trying to connect to once you click on xfinitywifi and get the launch screen.
- Get Connected Now screen (below): You're connected with an open business or outdoor hotspot.
- Already a Customer? and Pay options screen: you're connected with a residential hotspot, which is not open to free public use.
Comcast's WiFi hotspot finder map is designed to show only businesses and outdoor WiFi hotspot locations. If you go to a map location and get signals for residential hotspots, it could be due to residential hotspots being close to the business/outdoor hotspot.