Our current free public Wi-Fi service is available to everyone and offers free access to the internet.
Where free public Wi-Fi is available
The public Wi-Fi service is available in many council locations including town centres, libraries, leisure centres, community centres and hubs, high schools, care homes, retirement housing complexes, and other public-facing council buildings.
We’ve recently upgraded our service so we can now cover all North Lanarkshire high schools, improving digital inclusion.
From April 2026, our free public Wi-Fi service will be available in the town centres of:
- Airdrie
- Bellshill
- Coatbridge
- Kilsyth
- Motherwell
- Shotts
- Wishaw
A full list of buildings where free public Wi-Fi is available will be published soon.
How to connect
To connect to our free public Wi-Fi:
- Turn on Wi-Fi in your laptop, tablet or mobile device settings.
- Look for "North Lanarkshire Public Wi-Fi" in your list of available networks
- Select North Lanarkshire Public Wi-Fi and wait for the pop-up window to appear.
- If it's your first time accessing, enter your email address, first name and second name, review and accept the terms and conditions and click or tap the ‘Start Browsing’ button.
- If you are a returning user, accept the terms and conditions and click or tap ‘Start Browsing’.
There is no contract to sign, no email verification required, and we will not ask you for payment details when logging on or using the service.
What you can do once connected
You can take advantage of the benefits of 'on-the-go' connectivity in town centres and in public buildings, such as:
- accessing council services online
- accessing public services online, such as NHS 24
- using social media and email
- reading about news and local events
- checking traffic, transport, and weather
- online shopping
Data and security
Your email address, first name and second name are used for login purposes only and to remember you when you return to use the service. The device information we collect includes your MAC (Media Access Control) or IP (Internet Protocol) address. Our Data Protection Policy explains how we manage and protect your personal data.
Privacy and safety online
Our privacy policy provides information on how we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of any personal information that we hold. This privacy notice will explain how we look after your personal information and tell you about your rights.
For more information about online security, see the Get Safe Online website.
We use a filter to block content which could be considered a risk to the network or inappropriate to access over a public service. The network is Internet Watch Foundation compliant.
Service delivery disclaimer
The public Wi-Fi service is delivered on a complimentary basis and should not be relied upon to support important or critical internet activities.