Philly Community Wireless
@phillywireless.bsky.social
We partner with residents and organizations in the Kensington and Fairhill areas of Philadelphia to expand internet access for residents, orgs, and public spaces.
https://linktr.ee/phillycommunitywireless
https://linktr.ee/phillycommunitywireless
A successful Saturday install session with our volunteers and staff this past weekend, as we completed some outdoor Wi-Fi installation work at our new install site, First Stop Recovery, then celebrated a successful year of sessions in the neighborhood.
Hope to see you all in 2026! 🛜
Hope to see you all in 2026! 🛜
January 10, 2026 at 8:56 PM
A successful Saturday install session with our volunteers and staff this past weekend, as we completed some outdoor Wi-Fi installation work at our new install site, First Stop Recovery, then celebrated a successful year of sessions in the neighborhood.
Hope to see you all in 2026! 🛜
Hope to see you all in 2026! 🛜
Start 2026 off right by coming out to our Meshtastic 101 event this Saturday, January 10! A member of @phillymesh.net is hosting a workshop at our HQ, located at Norris Square Neighborhood Project in Norris Square. Lunch included, bring a friend!
✅ RSVP via DM.
✅ RSVP via DM.
January 6, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Start 2026 off right by coming out to our Meshtastic 101 event this Saturday, January 10! A member of @phillymesh.net is hosting a workshop at our HQ, located at Norris Square Neighborhood Project in Norris Square. Lunch included, bring a friend!
✅ RSVP via DM.
✅ RSVP via DM.
Philly Community Wireless is the only free Wi-Fi service in North Philadelphia. We’re raising $3000 to purchase equipment needed to cover the Kensington Ave business corridor with our network.
Learn more on the impact your tax-deductible donation has: phillycommunitywireless.allyrafundraising.com
Learn more on the impact your tax-deductible donation has: phillycommunitywireless.allyrafundraising.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Philly Community Wireless is the only free Wi-Fi service in North Philadelphia. We’re raising $3000 to purchase equipment needed to cover the Kensington Ave business corridor with our network.
Learn more on the impact your tax-deductible donation has: phillycommunitywireless.allyrafundraising.com
Learn more on the impact your tax-deductible donation has: phillycommunitywireless.allyrafundraising.com
We’re wrapping up our latest project at HACE’s Somerset Villas, a 99-unit residence for older adults! Free PCW Wi-Fi is now available inside and outside to all residents, staff, and visitors. Plus, we hosted 3 digital literacy workshops to support internet adoption and installed a PurpleAir monitor!
December 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
We’re wrapping up our latest project at HACE’s Somerset Villas, a 99-unit residence for older adults! Free PCW Wi-Fi is now available inside and outside to all residents, staff, and visitors. Plus, we hosted 3 digital literacy workshops to support internet adoption and installed a PurpleAir monitor!
PCW Merch is here! Now you can grab your favorite PCW gear and show your support for community internet. All our items are screen-printed or embroidered locally. Get 15% off your first order with code NEW15 at checkout. See more in our Linktree.
December 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
PCW Merch is here! Now you can grab your favorite PCW gear and show your support for community internet. All our items are screen-printed or embroidered locally. Get 15% off your first order with code NEW15 at checkout. See more in our Linktree.
As costs rise, free internet via Philly Community Wireless can save households $180-1,000/year. A $100 device brings PCW Wi‑Fi to hundreds as resident-hosted routers expand the network block by block! Every dollar funds equipment and staff involvement in our organization. Donate via our Linktree! 🎁🤝
December 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
As costs rise, free internet via Philly Community Wireless can save households $180-1,000/year. A $100 device brings PCW Wi‑Fi to hundreds as resident-hosted routers expand the network block by block! Every dollar funds equipment and staff involvement in our organization. Donate via our Linktree! 🎁🤝
PCW doesn’t just install Wi-Fi – we also set up PurpleAir monitors on our network in North Philadelphia! We’ve installed monitors across Norris Square & Fairhill at community orgs and residential homes. Thanks to the EPA Region 3 Sensor Loan Program for supplying us with 10 PurpleAir monitors!
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
PCW doesn’t just install Wi-Fi – we also set up PurpleAir monitors on our network in North Philadelphia! We’ve installed monitors across Norris Square & Fairhill at community orgs and residential homes. Thanks to the EPA Region 3 Sensor Loan Program for supplying us with 10 PurpleAir monitors!
All Philadelphians deserve access to the internet! Make your voice heard and help shape the City of Philadelphia's future planning and investments in internet access. Individuals, orgs, and businesses can take the city’s 2025 internet survey here: tinyurl.com/Philadelphia...
November 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
All Philadelphians deserve access to the internet! Make your voice heard and help shape the City of Philadelphia's future planning and investments in internet access. Individuals, orgs, and businesses can take the city’s 2025 internet survey here: tinyurl.com/Philadelphia...
Install work at HACE CDC’s Somerset Villas has begun! Our team will be working this Fall to provide PCW Wi-Fi throughout the entire building and surrounding area. Thank you to HACE and AARP for the opportunity to expand our services and bring more internet access to Philadelphians in Fairhill.
October 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Install work at HACE CDC’s Somerset Villas has begun! Our team will be working this Fall to provide PCW Wi-Fi throughout the entire building and surrounding area. Thank you to HACE and AARP for the opportunity to expand our services and bring more internet access to Philadelphians in Fairhill.
Join us at TLC’s Annual Conference this Thursday! This event brings together organizations, community leaders, and others dedicated to digital equity to discuss solutions and best practices. PCW will be on a panel about community engagement at 10:15am. See www.tlcphilly.org for more info!
October 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Join us at TLC’s Annual Conference this Thursday! This event brings together organizations, community leaders, and others dedicated to digital equity to discuss solutions and best practices. PCW will be on a panel about community engagement at 10:15am. See www.tlcphilly.org for more info!
One of the most frequent questions we’re asked is how we can provide Wi-Fi to our community for FREE! We wouldn’t be where we are today without our partnership with ISP PhillyWisper, who donates bandwidth to us and helps us install fixed wireless radios. Check them out! phillywisper.net
October 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
One of the most frequent questions we’re asked is how we can provide Wi-Fi to our community for FREE! We wouldn’t be where we are today without our partnership with ISP PhillyWisper, who donates bandwidth to us and helps us install fixed wireless radios. Check them out! phillywisper.net
TOMORROW starting at 12pm, join us at 2141 N Howard for a special Saturday event, open for all! For anyone interested in networking, homelabbing, how to block ads, and learning about our server set-up at HQ, this is for you! Lunch from a local spot provided. DM us to let us know if you’re coming 📥
September 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
TOMORROW starting at 12pm, join us at 2141 N Howard for a special Saturday event, open for all! For anyone interested in networking, homelabbing, how to block ads, and learning about our server set-up at HQ, this is for you! Lunch from a local spot provided. DM us to let us know if you’re coming 📥
Maintenance visit at HACE CDC’s Caribe complex: We stopped by to troubleshoot our Wi-Fi bridges, improving signal in the surrounding area! This past month, we’ve also welcomed back Francisco from Philly’s Urban Technology Project, who will be working with us as an apprentice all year.📡
September 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Maintenance visit at HACE CDC’s Caribe complex: We stopped by to troubleshoot our Wi-Fi bridges, improving signal in the surrounding area! This past month, we’ve also welcomed back Francisco from Philly’s Urban Technology Project, who will be working with us as an apprentice all year.📡
Had an amazing time with Zion Baptist Church at their annual Community Day! As part of the Pyramid STEAM showcase geared towards youth, PCW set up ethernet crimping and hardware activity stations, handed out prizes like HDMI cables, and chatted with folks about PCW and our mission. 💜
September 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Had an amazing time with Zion Baptist Church at their annual Community Day! As part of the Pyramid STEAM showcase geared towards youth, PCW set up ethernet crimping and hardware activity stations, handed out prizes like HDMI cables, and chatted with folks about PCW and our mission. 💜
Recent install in Kensington with volunteers and staff, expanding PCW’s network on the east side of Kensington Ave! Check out our live map at map.phillycommunitywireless.org to see where we’re currently located.
September 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Recent install in Kensington with volunteers and staff, expanding PCW’s network on the east side of Kensington Ave! Check out our live map at map.phillycommunitywireless.org to see where we’re currently located.
Help us expand internet access in Norris Square, Fairhill, and Kensington 💜🛜 No experience needed! Come join our team of everyday folks building community internet. Sign-up to volunteer with PCW through our “Volunteer Sign-up Form” in our linktree, and invite a friend!
September 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Help us expand internet access in Norris Square, Fairhill, and Kensington 💜🛜 No experience needed! Come join our team of everyday folks building community internet. Sign-up to volunteer with PCW through our “Volunteer Sign-up Form” in our linktree, and invite a friend!
Thanks to the Kensington Community Relief Fund, in partnership with the Scattergood Foundation, for granting us funds to continue expanding community internet connectivity in the Kensington, Harrowgate, and Fairhill neighborhoods! PCW looks forward to more time in an incredible area of the city.
August 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Thanks to the Kensington Community Relief Fund, in partnership with the Scattergood Foundation, for granting us funds to continue expanding community internet connectivity in the Kensington, Harrowgate, and Fairhill neighborhoods! PCW looks forward to more time in an incredible area of the city.
Another successful community garden install supported by the William Penn Foundation! We set up an outdoor device at Emerald Wildflower Garden, providing Wi-Fi to the garden and Emerald St Community Farm across the street, and installed indoor Wi-Fi next door at The Perch Music & Arts Workshop.
August 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Another successful community garden install supported by the William Penn Foundation! We set up an outdoor device at Emerald Wildflower Garden, providing Wi-Fi to the garden and Emerald St Community Farm across the street, and installed indoor Wi-Fi next door at The Perch Music & Arts Workshop.
Latoya shares why she thinks PCW's free public Wi-Fi matters 📶
How could free public internet change your life, or the lives of people around you?
Thanks to @whyy.org Education and their summer journalism program for featuring our work! Check out the whole video here: tinyurl.com/WHYYEduVideo
How could free public internet change your life, or the lives of people around you?
Thanks to @whyy.org Education and their summer journalism program for featuring our work! Check out the whole video here: tinyurl.com/WHYYEduVideo
August 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Latoya shares why she thinks PCW's free public Wi-Fi matters 📶
How could free public internet change your life, or the lives of people around you?
Thanks to @whyy.org Education and their summer journalism program for featuring our work! Check out the whole video here: tinyurl.com/WHYYEduVideo
How could free public internet change your life, or the lives of people around you?
Thanks to @whyy.org Education and their summer journalism program for featuring our work! Check out the whole video here: tinyurl.com/WHYYEduVideo
We are thrilled to receive a generous grant from AARP with funding support by Microsoft, helping PCW make internet accessible for older populations! The AARP Community Challenge serves to make tangible improvements in communities that jump-start long-term change. Learn more: AARP.org/Livable
July 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We are thrilled to receive a generous grant from AARP with funding support by Microsoft, helping PCW make internet accessible for older populations! The AARP Community Challenge serves to make tangible improvements in communities that jump-start long-term change. Learn more: AARP.org/Livable
We set up a building bridge connection between @nkcdc.bsky.social and a private residence to bring internet to Hart Lane Community Farm and its neighbors! Thanks to our volunteer, Mike, for bringing his drone which was able to capture the trajectory of our signal traveling between the two devices.
July 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We set up a building bridge connection between @nkcdc.bsky.social and a private residence to bring internet to Hart Lane Community Farm and its neighbors! Thanks to our volunteer, Mike, for bringing his drone which was able to capture the trajectory of our signal traveling between the two devices.
We met up with ITDRC to learn more about their mission, how ITDRC builds their networks, and see their cellular & satellite tech. ITDRC is a volunteer-driven org that responds to areas impacted by disasters, building emergency comms networks to facilitate rescue & relief. Thanks to all who came out!
June 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We met up with ITDRC to learn more about their mission, how ITDRC builds their networks, and see their cellular & satellite tech. ITDRC is a volunteer-driven org that responds to areas impacted by disasters, building emergency comms networks to facilitate rescue & relief. Thanks to all who came out!
Quick stop at HACE Villas to get some of our APs back online after doing a tour of PAR Recycle Works in the morning!
June 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Quick stop at HACE Villas to get some of our APs back online after doing a tour of PAR Recycle Works in the morning!
PCW builds out internet network in community and private spaces, but we’re also helping nonprofits expand and improve their Wi-Fi! At The Lighthouse 1893 Sports Field, we deployed a Unifi Dream Router and an outdoor device at their barn location, providing wider internet access across the complex.
May 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
PCW builds out internet network in community and private spaces, but we’re also helping nonprofits expand and improve their Wi-Fi! At The Lighthouse 1893 Sports Field, we deployed a Unifi Dream Router and an outdoor device at their barn location, providing wider internet access across the complex.
PCW is welcoming volunteers! Driven by the belief that access to the internet is a human right, together our team builds community-controlled internet infrastructure, learns about networking and hardware, and participates in community outreach.
May 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
PCW is welcoming volunteers! Driven by the belief that access to the internet is a human right, together our team builds community-controlled internet infrastructure, learns about networking and hardware, and participates in community outreach.