Connecting community
Free Public WiFi
During these challenging times, internet service helps you maintain ties to family, friends, work, and school. Tipmont is here to keep you connected. That’s why we are deploying free public WiFi in Tippecanoe, Montgomery, and Fountain counties.
Get Connected
How To Connect
To access the internet, simply drive your car near the location identified on the map. The hot spot is named “Free Tipmont WiFi” and a sandwich board is located nearby. Connection is a simple, three-step process:
- Connect to “Free Tipmont WiFi”
- Accept the Terms and Conditions
- Enjoy Tipmont fiber internet!
The WiFi connects to Tipmont’s state-of-the-art fiber internet network that offers symmetrical speeds and unlimited usage. Each hot spot’s coverage area is noted by a polygon on the map.
Free Wifi
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The free public WiFi is available to anyone who wishes to use it.
In addition to serving the vital need of students without internet access to complete homework assignments, we encourage the community to use this free service to download movies and video game updates and to take advantage of apps such as Zoom to video chat with friends and family.
You should see symmetrical (same upload and download) speeds between 30 Mbps and 75 Mbps. The closer you are to the WiFi antenna, the higher your speeds are likely to be.
The WiFi in downtown Lafayette is managed by the city and may have varying speeds.
No, usage is unlimited. Please use Tipmont’s free public WiFi as much as you wish.
Stay safe online
Public WiFi Safety Tips
Use precautions when connecting to any public WiFi connection. The following tips will help ensure your safety:
- Make sure your anti-virus software is up to date.
- Keep your firewall enabled.
- Make sure the sites you visit only use HTTPS rather than an unencrypted HTTP connection
- Consider using a VPN (virtual private network) if you access any site that requires a password or your personal information.
- Use care when connecting to any websites that require a password or personal information, including social networking sites, online banking services, or any websites that store your credit card information.
