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City of Los Angeles, LA Nonprofits Partner with Cisco to Launch New Community Wi-Fi
Driven by public-private partnership, the City of Los Angeles, Cisco and a network of LA nonprofits unveil new public Wi-Fi, addressing previous gaps in
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n Driven by public-private partnership, the City of Los Angeles, Cisco and a network of LA nonprofits unveil new public Wi-Fi, addressing previous gaps in internet access and equipping LA's public infrastructure ahead of major events.\n \n \n News Summary: \n \n Los Angeles residents, businesses and visitors can now access free public Wi-Fi along the Crenshaw Corridor, addressing gaps in internet access and furthering opportunities for employment, education and community engagement.\n This Wi-Fi network uses Cisco access points and Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul technology to provide quick, reliable and secure connectivity in support of LA's long-term strategy for fiber buildout.\n Pairing Wi-Fi technology with existing city infrastructure unlocks a platform for LA to further develop smart city assets and public service delivery.\n The initiative is the result of government, industry and nonprofits coming together to deliver reliable internet access and is a replicable model for other cities.\n \n \n LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) alongside government and nonprofit partners including the City of Los Angeles, Destination Crenshaw, the California Community Foundation, and Digital Equity LA announce a new community Wi-Fi initiative that will provide free internet access along major streets, parks and public gathering places in LA's historic Crenshaw Corridor.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The initiative, called the Crenshaw Community Connectivity Pilot, is the result of years of collaboration across government, industry and nonprofits working together and led by direct input from the community. This Wi-Fi not only benefits South LA residents and businesses but supports visitors to the area ahead of major events and celebrations in LA.\n \"Every Angeleno deserves access to reliable, high-speed internet – no matter their ZIP code,\" said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. \"This initiative in the Crenshaw Corridor shows what's possible when the public, private and nonprofit sectors come together with the community to bridge the digital divide. As Los Angeles prepares to welcome the world in the years ahead, investments like this will ensure opportunity and connectivity reaches every neighborhood across the city.\"\n \"Access to secure, reliable internet is essential to full participation in democr...