Geometry Type: point
Table of Contents
1. Identification
2. Data Quality and Specifications
3. Attribute Information
| Purpose | The purpose of this dataset is to help users identify Wi-Fi Hotspot locations throughout New York City. |
| Description | Public Wi-Fi Hotspot locations throughout the 5 boroughs including LinkNYC-Citybridge. |
| Source(s) | Wi-Fi providers include At&T, LinkNYC-Citybridge (BETA), BPL, Cablevision, Chelsea, City Tech, Downtown Brooklyn, Harlem, Manhattan Down Alliance, NYCHA, NYPL, QPL, Time Warner Cable, Transit Wireless, and various partners. |
| Publication Dates | Data: 09/12/2014 Last Update: 05/08/2017 Metadata: 05/08/2017 Update Frequency: As needed |
| Available Formats | Shapefile. Additional data formats are available for download on the NYC Open Data Portal. |
| Use Limitations | Open Data policies and restrictions apply. See Terms of Use |
| Access Rights | Public |
| Links | https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Social-Services/NYC-Wi-Fi-Hotspot-Locations/a9we-mtpn |
| Tags | wi-fi, parks, wifi, nyc wi-fi hotspot locations, internet, mifi, connectivity, optics, oti, doitt, mobile, web, www, world wide web, websites |
| Horizontal Coordinate System | New York State Plane Coordinates, Long Island East Zone, NAD83, US foot |
| Resolution | NA |
| Spatial Coverage | New York City, NY |
| Temporal Coverage | Data is current as of last update date. |
| Positional Accuracy | Locations of Wi-Fi Hotspots are provided by service providers. |
| Features Captured | See description |
| Features Excluded | This dataset does not include all LinkNYC - CityBridge, LLC (Free) internet kiosks. For LinkNYC locations, see Open Data Portal - LinkNYC |
| Capture and Update Notes |
| Attribute | Description | Field Type | Sensitive Field (Y/N) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORO | Two-letter code for borough: BK = Brooklyn BX = Bronx MN = Manhattan QN = Queens QU=Queens SI=Staten Island |
text | No | |
| TYPE | Type of wifi: Free Limited Free Partner Site |
text | No | |
| PROVIDER | Wi-Fi provider. Wi-Fi providers include: At&T LinkNYC-Citybridge (BETA) BPL Cablevision Chelsea City Tech Downtown Brooklyn Harlem Manhattan Down Alliance NYCHA NYPL QPL Time Warner Cable Transit Wireless Partners |
text | No | |
| NAME | Name of Wi-Fi | text | No | |
| LOCATION | Location of Wi-Fi | text | No | |
| LOCATION_TYPE | Type of Location Indoor Library Outdoor Outdoor Kiosk Outdoor TWC Aerial Subway Station |
text | No | |
| REMARKS | Miscellaneous notes on location (ex. station number) or status | text | No | |
| CITY | City of Wi-Fi location | text | No | |
| SSID | Network name | text | No | |
| SOURCEID | ID of feature from provider source | text | No |