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Stay up to date with the latest from Friendly WiFi and the wider digital safety and connectivity sector. Explore our latest news, insights and updates, including Friendly WiFi developments, certification announcements, client stories and useful advice, alongside blogs discussing online safety, public WiFi and emerging digital trends. You can also discover industry-focused articles covering developments, challenges and innovation across the sectors we support. Use the filters below to browse News, Blog and Industry Blog content and quickly find the updates most relevant to you.
Why Industrial-Grade Connectivity Matters for Public and Critical Networks
In many environments, connectivity is no longer a convenience — it is a dependency. Public services, transport systems, utilities, retail estates, and smart infrastructure increasingly rely on continuous network access to function safely and effectively. Yet not all connectivity is created equal. While consumer-grade networking equipment may be sufficient in low-risk, low-demand settings, it is rarely designed to operate reliably in public, remote, harsh, or mission-critical
Feb 134 min read
Supporting Safer Internet Day 2026: Helping Keep Children and Young People Safe Online
Tuesday 10 February 2026 marks Safer Internet Day , a nationwide campaign that brings together schools, families, organisations, and communities to promote a safer and more positive online world for children and young people. At Friendly WiFi , we are proud to be a registered supporter of Safer Internet Day and to play our part in raising awareness of the importance of online safety across public spaces. Why Safer Internet Day matters Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to
Feb 52 min read
Public WiFi: A Critical Frontline in Online Safety
A major part of where children and young people can be exposed to inappropriate online material is through public spaces — particularly...
Aug 20, 20253 min read
VPN Use Surges Following Age Verification on Porn Sites – Why Public WiFi Filtering Still Matters
Recent reports have highlighted a sharp rise in VPN usage across the UK, coinciding with the enforcement of age verification requirements...
Aug 4, 20252 min read
Why NHS Hospitals Should Be Friendly WiFi Certified
NHS Hospitals are spaces of care, trust, and healing. As technology continues to play an ever-expanding role in our lives, even healthcare settings have embraced digital transformation. From digital patient records to online appointment systems and public WiFi access in waiting areas, the NHS is actively enhancing the patient experience through technology. But with that progress comes a critical responsibility: ensuring the online environment is safe for all users, especially
Jun 30, 20254 min read
Why Safe WiFi Still Matters on Trains – Especially as Google Tops Onboard Usage in 2025
On World WiFi Day 2025, new research has revealed what passengers are doing most when connected to onboard train WiFi—and the answer...
Jun 23, 20252 min read
Revolutionizing Holiday Park Connectivity with ParkLink™ by Vital WiFi
In today's digital age, reliable internet connectivity is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. For holiday and caravan parks, providing robust WiFi services has become essential to meet the evolving expectations of guests. Vital WiFi's innovative ParkLink™ solution offers a transformative approach to delivering high-speed, secure, and user-friendly internet access across expansive holiday park environments. The Digital Demand in Holiday Parks Modern holidaymakers expect seaml
Jun 6, 20253 min read
Strengthening Public WiFi Safety: Supporting Ofcom’s Online Safety Initiative
Ofcom has today released its second Online Safety Industry Bulletin, marking a significant milestone in the UK's commitment to creating a safer digital environment. With the Online Safety Act now in effect, the focus has shifted towards implementing measures that protect users, particularly children, from harmful online content. As a provider of public and guest WiFi services, it's imperative to align with these developments by ensuring robust content filtering solutions are
May 27, 20252 min read
Is Your Public WiFi Safe? Understanding the Online Safety Act and the Role of Friendly WiFi Certification
In today’s always-connected world, ensuring the safety of public WiFi is more important than ever. With the introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023, the UK has set a clear standard for protecting users from harmful online content, especially children and vulnerable people. Businesses and organisations that offer public WiFi have a valuable role to play in supporting these national safety goals by ensuring their networks are responsibly filtered. Friendly WiFi certification
May 14, 20253 min read
How DNS Filtering Powers the Next Generation of Safe Public WiFi
Public WiFi has become a cornerstone of modern connectivity, offering people access to the internet wherever they go—whether in...
Apr 8, 20253 min read
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