EBENSBURG — Cambria County’s new high speed, secure wireless communications system now is offering free Wi-Fi hot spots in 17 locations around the county, commissioners said Friday.
The free service is being offered for free until January, allowing residents and others to try the system. Starting Jan. 1, it will be offered on a subscriber basis through private Internet providers, President Commissioner P.J. Stevens said.
Users may obtain connections in Ebensburg and Richland Township, where two zones are available in each municipality.
Service also is offered in downtown Johnstown, East Conemaugh, Geistown, Carrolltown, Nanty Glo, Westmont, Westwood area, Colver area and in Adams, Stonycreek, Reade, East Taylor and Jackson Townships..
The Wi-Fi is part of the county’s $10 million telecommunications system.
The commissioners have said that the system is expected to produce about $1.1 million a year for the county.
