City annouces 'Atlanta Free' public Wi-Fi to Centennial, City Hall and AUC

City of Atlanta

June 23rd, 2026

Centennial Olympic Park is one of three locations that, as of Monday, offer access to Atlanta's new free public Wi-Fi network, "Atlanta Free." (AP Photo/Andrea Smith)

The City of Atlanta announced Monday that Integrated Atlanta, the city’s new free public Wi-Fi network, is now available in Centennial Olympic Park, City Hall, and the Atlanta University Center, home to the legendary HBCUs Spelman, Morehouse and Clark Atlanta University.

The first phase of the initiative, known as “Atlanta Free,” is now complete. Mayor Andre Dickens says the Wi-Fi hotspots are housed inside street light fixtures.

“Most people will never think twice about these light poles,” said Dickens in a Monday press conference. “Today, they’re helping connect Atlanta residents, employees and visitors to information, to services, and to opportunities.”

Downtown, in particular, has seen increased foot traffic in recent weeks due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with eight matches scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Public Wi-Fi is not new to Atlanta. Several projects have been launched in the past, like one targeting Broad Street late last year.

The initiative is a part of a slate of citywide improvements that Dickens says is expected to benefit the city after the World Cup ends.

“The goal is to create a network that will eventually help connect folks all the way from the airport to Marta to the Beltline and beyond,” Dickens said.

“It is also part of our work to make sure that Atlanta is a city of opportunity for all, because every Atlanta resident should be able to access tools and resources that they need. A young person working on a school project shouldn’t have to worry about finding an internet connection.”