WiFi: Free Wireless Internet Network

Get into the Hotzone...

Milwaukee was among the first cities in the United States to provide wireless Internet access in public spaces. Pere Marquette Park and Cathedral Square Park have been "freespots," or wireless access points for public use, since June 2003. In April, Milwaukee Public Library expanded that free Internet service to 13 more locations throughout the city.

The system is powered by a DSL line that is connected to a server and distribution antennas on the top of the Zeidler Municipal Building. From there a directional signal is sent to transceivers near both of the parks. Finally, wireless signals are beamed out over the parks for public use. You are now in the "hot zone".

• User Instructions
• Hotzone Map
• Network Diagram

Read more about Milwaukee's WiFi in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The City of Milwaukee thanks the following downtown businesses for welcoming Milwaukee WiFi Network users into their warm establishments during the winter months:

Cathedral Square Park area businesses:

Taylor's
795 N. Jefferson
(414) 271-2855

Elsa's on the Park
833 N. Jefferson
(414) 765-0615

Louise's Italian Cafe
801 N Jefferson
(414) 273-4224

Flannery's Pub
423 E. Wells
(414) 278-8586 Real

Chili Restaurant
419 E. Wells
(414) 271-4042

Pere Marquette Park
area businesses:

Benihana
850 N. Plankinton
(414) 270-0890

Milwaukee County Historical Museum
910 N. 3rd St.
(414) 273-8288

Calderone Club
842 N. 3rd
(414) 273-3236