Free & Low Cost Local Internet Access

From Home

  • Comcast is offering two months of free internet service to low-income households.
  • Some cell phone carriers are offering increased data plans at no cost to create WiFi hotspots at home. Check with your cell provider to see if they’re offering this service.

From Public Wifi

Public wifi can provide access from a safe place, such as your car. Here are some tips for using public wifi:

  • Please allow enough time to test the wifi access point prior to the start of class.
  • Before accessing public wifi, make sure your antivirus or malware protection is turned on and current.
  • Don't save passwords in the browser and use private/incognito windows whenever possible.
  • Ensure your safety by locking your car doors and practicing social distancing at all times.
  • Fully charge your laptop and/or cell phone before leaving home.
  • Dress in layers and take a blanket to save on fuel costs.

Public Wifi Locations

Xfinity has made their wifi hotspots open to the public, learn more at Xfinity wifi hotspot. We have also compiled a list of available locations, sorted by county and city. This site will be updated as location availability changes.

Grays Harbor County

  • Aberdeen
    • Aberdeen Timberland Library - 121 East Market St.
      • Parking lot and side street parking.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
    • Grays Harbor College
      • In the "H" Lot near the 4000 building.  View a map.
    • Shoppes at Riverside - 11017 S. Boone St.
      • Wifi access is available in the parking lot near the cinema entrance.
    • McDonalds - 1101 E. Wishkah St.
      • Please park in designated parking area for GHC students.
  • Amanda Park
    • Amanda Park Timberland Library - 6118 US-101
      • Parking lot.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
  • Elma
    • Elma Timberland Library - 119 North 1st St.
      • Parking lot.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
    • Satsop School - 583 Monte Elma Rd.
    • Starbucks - 11 Eagle Drive Suite A
      • The best wifi signal strength is in the parking spots closest to the building. Students select Starbucks wifi and they will be required to enter their email address to access the wifi. The further away from the building the less it works.
  • McCleary
    • McCleary Timberland Library - 121 S. 4th St.
      • Parking lot.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
  • Montesano
    • Montesano Timberland Library - 125 Main St. S.
      • Parking lot.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
    • Downtown Montesano
      • Montesano provides free WiFi throughout downtown.
  • Oakville
    • Oakville Timberland Library - 204 Main St.
      • Parking lot.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
  • Ocean Shores
    • McDonalds - 701 Point Brown Ave. NW
      • Please park in designated parking area for GHC students.
    • Ocean Shores Public Library - 573 Point Brown Ave. NW
      • Wifi access (no password needed) available 24/7 in the library parking lot.
  • Westport
    • Westport Timberland Library - 101 E. Harms Dr.
      • Parking lot.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
  • Wishkah
    • Wishkah Valley School District - 4640 Wishkah Road

 

Pacific County

  • Ilwaco
    • Ilwaco Timberland Library - 158 First Ave. N
      • Parking lot and side street parking.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
    • Grays Harbor College – Ilwaco Center - 208 Advent Ave SE
      • Wifi access in parking lot and surrounding area.
  • Lebam
    • Old Lebam Elementary School - 120 Lebam Road
  • Naselle
    • Naselle Timberland Library - 4 Parpala Rd.
      • Parking lot.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
  • Ocean Park
    • Ocean Park Timberland Library - 1308 256th Place
      • Parking lot.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
  • Raymond
    • Raymond Timberland Library - 507 Duryea St.
      • Parking lot.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.
    • McDonalds - 100 Willapa Pl Way
      • Please park in designated parking area for GHC students.
  • South Bend
    • South Bend Timberland Library - 1st & Pacific
      • Parking lot.
      • Wifi access is available at TRL libraries daily from 6:00am to midnight. No login or password is required to connect to the TRL wifi network. Just look for "trlguest" in the list of available networks on your device.