Connecting Our Community. Protecting Our Neighbors.
Public access everywhere and a secure network for first responders. This is how we’re building a stronger Mississippi Gulf Coast.
What Is SmartTown
SmartTown extends CoastConnect’s fiber-powered connectivity beyond the home and into the communities we serve. Using secure Passpoint technology, SmartTown helps support community connectivity, public safety initiatives and future smart-community applications.
Helping Those Who Protect Our Communities
SmartTown helps provide secure and reliable connectivity for first responders and emergency personnel. Whether accessing critical information in the field, supporting communications during emergencies, or responding to severe weather events, SmartTown can serve as an additional connectivity resource when it matters most.
Benefits:
• Secure connectivity
• Faster access to critical information
• Additional communications support
• Emergency response assistance
• Disaster recovery support
Keeping you connected wherever you live, work and play
SmartTown is part of CoastConnect’s commitment to investing in the communities we serve. By extending connectivity into community spaces and supporting public safety initiatives, SmartTown helps strengthen the places where we live, work, and play.
Valuable During Everyday Life and Emergencies
During hurricanes, severe weather, and other emergencies, communications are critical. SmartTown helps support connectivity initiatives that can assist first responders, utility crews, municipalities, and community organizations.
How SmartTown
Makes a Difference
Our long-term investment in our communities starts with real benefits and better connected experiences.
Superior Range
SmartTown WiFi has better range and is more secure than other public WiFi networks.
No Speed Caps
No more capping out your data plan or experiencing throttled speeds. Use SmartTown around town and save your data for back-up.
Authentication
Users go through an authentication process, ensuring your connection is protected from hackers, viruses, and other online threats.
Conserve Mobile Data
You can save your mobile data for when you really need it.
Flexible Connection
Your connection travels with you around town.
Single Log-In
No need to log in & out of multiple WiFi networks around town. Log in once and have access at wherever the SmartTown network is available.
SmartTown FAQ
What is SmartTown?
SmartTown extends CoastConnect’s fiber-powered connectivity beyond the home and into the communities we serve. Using secure Passpoint technology, SmartTown helps support community connectivity, public safety initiatives, and future smart-community applications.
How is SmartTown different from public WiFi?
SmartTown utilizes secure authentication technologies designed to provide a safer experience than traditional open public WiFi networks.
How does SmartTown help first responders?
SmartTown provides additional connectivity options that can assist public safety personnel while working in the field.
Is SmartTown secure?
Yes. SmartTown utilizes secure Passpoint authentication technology.
Will SmartTown replace cellular service?
No. SmartTown is designed to complement existing communication methods.