Free wireless internet now available in N.C. Aquarium, Jennette’s Pier parking lots

A newly launched North Carolina initiative now provides free wireless internet access at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head and the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island, thanks to the state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

These new high-speed WiFi devices were installed in the parking lots of the two attractions as part of the state’s NC Student Connect Park and Learn program to help our neighbors and local students connect to the internet.

The directors of each state facility were pleased with the new service.

“It’s important to be as supportive as we can at a time when students need resources during this pandemic,” said aquarium director Larry Warner. “The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, along with Jennette’s Pier, is delighted to act as a WiFi resource location as part of this great project.”

“This is exactly why Jennette’s Pier is here, to help educate the public,” said Jennette’s Pier Director Mike Remige. “Anything we can do to provide educational opportunities to the public, it’s part of our mission.”

The initiative is a partnership between DNCR, and Gov. Cooper’s Hometown Strong program designed to address internet connectivity gaps in rural areas of North Carolina.

The program is adding free public Wi-Fi to more than 400 sites across the state, including state parks and historic sites, as well as local libraries, to provide free high-speed internet to students for remote learning.

Just look for the blue and gold Student Connect placards.

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