In a move to address internet connectivity needs critical to online learning, the University of Delaware and K-12 schools districts in Delaware are collaborating to offer eduroam Wi-Fi or public Wi-Fi free of charge during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is particularly important for students who live in rural areas where broadband access is limited or who have inadequate or no access at home.
eduroam Wi-Fi provides higher education students with a free, seamless and more secure way to connect to the internet and complete their online coursework. Unlike public Wi-Fi, eduroam Wi-Fi limits access to only persons with authenticated accounts — reducing traffic while increasing security for UD students, faculty and staff. Public wi-Fi is an option for K-12 districts students and parents to access the internet.
Read the full story at https://www.udel.edu/udaily/2020/april/eduroam-internet-access-schoool-districts-ud/
