Hotspots

Mobile Hotspot Lending at Graham Public Library

We hope you enjoy this service!

What’s a mobile hotspot?

It’s a device that turns a cellular data connection into a Wi-Fi connection. It allows you to connect your smartphone, computer, or tablet to a Wi-Fi network.

Graham Public Library’s mobile hotspots run on the T-Mobile Sprint   cellular service, therefore, the connection depends on the T-Mobile Sprint coverage area.

What’s Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices to interface with the Internet.

Why use a mobile hotspot?

~if you do not have Wi-Fi at home

~if your at-home Wi-Fi or broadband connection is unreliable or slow

~if you want to access Wi-Fi while traveling (while still within the T-Mobile Sprint coverage area)

~if you are in a remote location without Wi-Fi (but are still within the T-Mobile Sprint coverage area)

~your phone’s data is limited

Each time you check out a hotspot, you will need to sign a User Agreement (copies are available at the library).

Graham Public Library Wi-Fi Hotspot Borrowing Policy & User Agreement

 To borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot, you must meet the following:

Be at least 18 years old

Have a current SHARE library card in good standing, for at least 30 days AND

A Driver’s license/ID number recorded for proof of age

Your signature indicates you agree to the following:

I accept full responsibility for the Wi-Fi hotspot while I have it checked out.

I understand that 16 devices may be used simultaneously with one hotspot; as such, I am limited to check out 1 hotspot per household at a time.

I will not attempt to place a hotspot on hold.

I understand that the hotspot may be checked out for 7 days and renewed once.

I will not attempt to alter the device in any way.

I will return the hotspot to Graham Public Library (no other library), in person (not in the book drop).

I will wait 14 days from the date I return the hotspot until I check out another hotspot.

I will pay a late fee of $5.00 per day if I do not return the hotspot by its due date.

I accept full financial responsibility for the hotspot and agree to pay all costs associated with damage, loss, or theft of the device and/or accessories, while checked out to me. (Replacement costs: $150.00– device & all items, $30.00–case, $20.00–power cord)

I understand the library may use any appropriate means to collect the amount owed by me for fees, damages, loss, or theft.

If the hotspot is 3 days overdue, the Library will turn off its data.

If I encounter any problem with the hotspot, I will return it and its component parts to the Library immediately.

Borrower’s signature _______________________________________ Date_________________

Borrower’s name printed__________________________________________________________

Date of birth__________ Driver’s license/ID#__________________________________________

SHARE Library card #____________________________ Device # ______________