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

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

When deploying public WiFi, IoT infrastructure, or smart connectivity solutions, one question always comes up: “Which mobile network works best at this site?” For years, installers and network engineers have relied on signal strength measurements or manual testing to try and answer that question. However, in modern 4G and 5G environments, signal strength alone doesn’t tell the full story. A new capability from Robustel aims to change that. Introducing Site Survey in Smart Roa

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 re

Holiday parks have long been places where families come together to relax, explore and spend quality time away from everyday life. Across the UK and Europe, many parks welcome thousands of families each week, with guests spending extended periods of time on site across accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities and public spaces. In recent years, public WiFi has become an important part of that visitor experience. Whether guests are checking activity bookings, sharing hol

Across the UK, leisure and fitness venues have evolved far beyond simply being places to work out. Today’s leisure centres and health clubs are community and family spaces where people spend significant time — exercising, socialising, relaxing, and often working remotely.  For organisations that have already started this journey, completing the approval process is often a straightforward step that brings additional reassurance, governance visibility, and public confidence — w

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

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

Leading the way in providing safe and family-friendly digital connectivity Friendly WiFi is delighted to announce that The Hepworth Wakefield has achieved official Friendly WiFi Certification, demonstrating the gallery’s ongoing commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and family-friendly environment both on-site and online. Located in the heart of Yorkshire, The Hepworth Wakefield is one of the UK’s leading art galleries, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year

The Friendly WiFi  team will be at Connected Britain  this week at London ExCeL (Wednesday & Thursday), and we’d love the opportunity to...