# Libraries Offer Free Hotspot Checkouts

> York County Libraries partner with Mission Telecom to lend 200+ free Wi-Fi hotspots.
- Title: Libraries Offer Free Hotspot Checkouts · Valleynewslive
- Summary: York County Libraries partner with Mission Telecom to lend 200+ free Wi-Fi hotspots. York County Libraries and Mission Telecom provide 200+ free hotspots for…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/22/libraries-offer-free-hotspot-checkouts-through-partnership
- Published: 2026-09-22T12:04:51.731+00:00
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- Topics: york county libraries, mission telecom, free wi-fi hotspots, digital divide, south carolina, census bureau, news, local
## New Hotspot Partnership
York County Libraries partnered with nonprofit telecommunications company Mission Telecom to expand free Wi-Fi hotspot lending to library cardholders.
## 200+ Hotspots Available
More than 200 devices are now available across library branches for library cardholders.
## Digital Divide Focus
Mission Telecom reports about 17% of people in South Carolina lack internet access, with 8 million u.s. households without internet.
## Program Targets Low-Income Households
Mark Colwell, interim executive director of Mission Telecom, said about 2 out of 5 low-income households lack home internet subscriptions.
## Hotspot Usage Rules
Hotspots are restricted to educational use only, with online gaming and streaming prohibited.
## High Demand for Devices
Stacy Williams, York County Library staff, noted high demand with patrons using hotspots for work, email, and family connections.
## Key takeaway

York County Libraries and Mission Telecom provide 200+ free hotspots for library cardholders to address internet access gaps.