By the end of 2020, the city and Cisco Canada officials say they hope to have set up free Wi-Fi hotspots in 25 locations. All locations will have free Wi-Fi for up to a year, which means the program has the potential to connect 6,600 units and about 13,000 Toronto residents. Consistent, reliable internet access is key, company saysCuervo said the idea for free Wi-Fi spots for low-income people, which was a grassroots initiative, quickly became a "passion project," he said. Some residents excited about free Wi-FiJake Thibault, a resident, said he was excited to learn his building now has free internet. Subrina Woods, another resident, said she already pays for internet access.

Source: CBC News September 10, 2020 01:52 UTC