Oakland Public Library lends mobile Wi-Fi hotspots that can connect multiple personal devices.
Oakland Public Library cardholder
Entitlement facts
Benefit type
Library benefit. A specific digital, physical, educational, technology, cultural, or accessibility service offered through a library system. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks
Borrow an available hotspot for 21 days and use the included internet connection at no charge.
Who qualifies
Oakland Public Library cardholder
Requirements
Hold an Oakland Public Library card and follow current hold, one-item, availability, checkout, automatic-renewal, network, privacy, acceptable-use, return, loss, and damage rules.
How to activate
Place a hold online or through a branch, check out the available hotspot, connect devices using its instructions, and return the complete kit on time.
Cost basis
Included with a qualifying relationship. The benefit adds no separate charge, but the user must already have an eligible card, account, insurance plan, library card, membership, employment, or similar relationship that may itself cost money.
Cost and fees
Checkout and included connectivity are free; the current replacement charge applies for a lost or irreparably damaged hotspot, and other account restrictions may apply.
Geography
US, Oakland, California
Personalization
Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.
EVIDENCE / 1 SOURCE
Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.
Check the provider's final terms immediately before applying, depositing funds, spending, or changing a paid relationship.
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