Connect to Wi-Fi
For organizations
For organizations
Connect to Wi-FiPublicroam in government.
Guest Wi-Fi is used daily in government offices. By visitors and external parties – and often by employees (BYOD) as well. Everyone wants to get online securely and easily.
Publicroam offers a secure connection, without registration, forms, or extra management. Visitors and employees with their own devices connect automatically to the network, with secure access.
850+ locations
At municipalities, provinces, national government, water boards, and safety regions
What Publicroam delivers
Secure and
reliable Wi-Fi
Visitors and employees connect automatically – with an encrypted connection and protection against fake networks (evil twins).
Less management burden for governments
No vouchers or explanations needed. Users create an account once themselves – without extra pressure on the service desk.
Privacy-friendly connection
No tracking, no data collection. Protects users against data interception. Complies with GDPR.
Roaming across multiple locations
Sign up once, online everywhere. Devices connect automatically at all locations where Publicroam is available.
Visitors often get stuck on traditional guest Wi-Fi.
Challenges for governments
- Visitors and employees expect a secure connection
- They don’t want to search for how to log in
- Time lost due to support requests during login
- Govroam doesn’t cover everyone (visitors, external parties)
- Standardization Forum requires Wi-Fi access to be set up securely
- Automatic secure connection
- Good data protection and compliance with privacy requirements
- No portals or forms.
- Instant roaming across multiple locations.
- Less burden on the service desk and IT department
- Complies with Standardization Forum guidelines regarding WPA2-Enterprise
Works on the existing network, without modifications
Publicroam is based on open standards and connects to the Wi-Fi network that is already present. No new hardware, no replacement of existing equipment. Whether your municipality works with Cisco, Ubiquiti, or another vendor: Publicroam works with it directly. Set it up once, then you don’t have to worry about it anymore.
See how other government organizations use Publicroam
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Whenever I visit a neighboring municipality for something like a seminar, I’m always happy when they offer publicroam and govroam!
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BAR-Organisatie wanted to get rid of Wi-Fi codes and administration. About 1,500 regular guests had their own codes, which led to questions at the helpdesk.
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Since March 2021, Publicroam has been available at over 120 locations in the municipality of Rotterdam.
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It’s better to choose secure and trusted over convenience. It takes a little time, but it provides lasting peace of mind.
Who is Publicroam for
For visitors, business users, and employees with their own devices.
Visitors
Online instantly at public locations and in offices
Employees (BYOD)
Securely connect with a private laptop or smartphone
Business users
Reliable internet during meetings or events
Frequently asked questions
Do you have questions about Publicroam? Check out our frequently asked questions or get in touch with us. We are happy to help.
How can you connect to Publicroam?
There are three ways to create an account:
Via the app (most used)
You download the Publicroam app from the App Store or Google Play. Your smartphone will then connect to Publicroam automatically. You can connect other devices using the login details found in the app (under Menu → My account → Login details).
Via the website
You can request an account via the registration page. You will receive an SMS with your login details.
Via SMS
Send an SMS with publicroam to 0970 10 260 261. You will immediately receive an SMS with personal login details.
Do you have to log in again at every location?
No. Publicroam ensures that you connect automatically at all participating locations. Sign up once, and you are online everywhere immediately.
Why is Publicroam safe?
Publicroam uses the same security standards used on business networks, educational institutions, and government networks.
Unlike many traditional guest Wi-Fi networks, Publicroam does not work with shared passwords or unsecured open access. Every user has their own account and connects via a secure authentication method.
Publicroam uses, among other things:
- WPA2-Enterprise and WPA3-Enterprise;
- IEEE 802.1X;
- EAP authentication;
- certificate verification.
This significantly reduces the risk of misuse, fake Wi-Fi networks, and the interception of network traffic.
Users create an account once and can then connect automatically and securely at all connected Publicroam locations.
Is your data safe with Publicroam?
Yes. Publicroam is designed with privacy and security as a starting point.
- Your data is sent and stored in an encrypted format.
- Publicroam helps prevent connections to fake Wi-Fi networks.
- We only collect data that is necessary to make the service work properly.
- Personal data is not sold to third parties.
- Publicroam complies with European privacy laws (AVG/GDPR).
Do you want to know exactly which data is processed and how long it is kept? Please check our privacy statement for end users or contact us.
How much does Publicroam cost?
Organizations that offer Publicroam pay an annual participation fee and a one-time connection fee. For this, please visit the rates page. Publicroam is free for users.
Where can you use Publicroam?
Publicroam is available at 1,750+ locations at libraries, municipalities, healthcare institutions, museums, theaters, sports centers, etc. Read more about all organizations and locations on the participants page
How can my organization offer Publicroam on our Wi-Fi network?
Organizations can easily add Publicroam to their existing Wi-Fi network. On the participation website you will find all information about the possibilities, technical requirements, and the registration process.