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Latest news, insights and industry updates from Friendly WiFi and the sectors we support.
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.
Delivering Safe, Scalable Guest Wi-Fi Across Multi-Site Estates
Guest Wi-Fi has become an expected service across almost every customer-facing environment. From hotels and retail parks to hospitals, care settings, leisure venues, and education campuses, visitors increasingly assume they will be able to connect easily, reliably, and safely. For organisations operating multiple sites, however, delivering guest Wi-Fi consistently at scale presents a unique set of challenges. Performance, security, compliance, and user experience must be main
Apr 145 min read
Children’s Health Ireland Sets a New Standard for Digital Safety Across Five Hospital Locations with Friendly WiFi Certification
Image: Aerial view of the new children’s hospital in Dublin | Credit: Image courtesy of Arup Dublin, Ireland — Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is raising the bar for digital wellbeing in healthcare by achieving Friendly WiFi certification across five hospital locations, including its new National Children’s Hospital in Dublin ahead of its opening, creating safer online environments for children, families, and visitors at some of Ireland’s busiest healthcare sites. Children’s
Mar 183 min read
Invisible Protection, Visible Reassurance
In today’s connected world, public and guest WiFi has become an essential service. From cafés and shopping centres to libraries, transport hubs, and family attractions, organisations provide internet access to enhance the visitor experience. But with that convenience comes responsibility — ensuring that the connection people are using, particularly where children may be present, is safe. This is where the Friendly WiFi Safety Assurance Standard plays a vital role. What Is th
Mar 124 min read
Supporting Safe and Reliable Connectivity for Schools with Calix
Reliable internet access has become a fundamental part of modern education. From digital classrooms and online learning platforms to collaboration tools and cloud-based resources, connectivity now sits at the heart of how students learn and how educators teach. Solutions such as Calix Internet for Schools are helping broadband providers and communities deliver the connectivity that schools need to support today’s digital learning environments. By combining high-performance br
Mar 123 min read
Public WiFi Safety at Visitor Attractions
Providing Visible Reassurance for Families and Young Visitors Across the UK, visitor attractions are increasingly providing public WiFi as part of the overall guest experience. From theme parks and zoos to museums, adventure parks and heritage destinations, connectivity has become an expected part of a modern day out. Visitors frequently use WiFi to access digital information, share experiences on social media, or stay connected with family and friends while on site. As a res
Mar 93 min read
The NSPCC’s Latest Report on Harmful Online Content – Why Safer Public WiFi Matters More Than Ever
In February 2026, the NSPCC published a major new briefing: The Impact of Harmful Online Content on Children . Drawing on real Childline counselling sessions and NSPCC Helpline contacts, the report provides powerful insight into what children and young people are experiencing online today — and the emotional impact it is having. The findings are clear. Harmful online content is not an occasional issue — it is a daily reality for many children. Harmful Online Content - the Sca
Mar 23 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
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