• NSA NAPLES, Italy
Sailors in Navy-owned and operated unaccompanied housing (UH) here at the base have access to free Wi-Fi as part of the Navy’s Virtual Single Sailor Program, a collaboration between Commander, Navy Installations Command’s (CNIC) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program and the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM).
This service is said to be a critical readiness enabler. When Sailors have safe housing, reliable services, and strong community support, they are better focused and mission-ready.
Access to free Wi-Fi improves Sailors’ quality of life and quality of work. In addition to providing access to entertainment, Wi-Fi helps Sailors access professional training and online higher education courses.
“This initiative is a direct reflection of our unwavering commitment to the well-being of our Sailors,” said Vice Adm. Scott Gray, CNIC. “Providing free, high-speed Wi-Fi is a fundamental step in improving their quality of life, ensuring they have the connectivity they need for personal and professional growth.
“We are dedicated to delivering the resources that support our warfighters, and this program is a testament to that promise.”
THE PROGRAM
The new program will offer both free filtered Wi-Fi and subsidized filtered Wi-Fi, as well as affordable unfiltered Wi-Fi service options, with no long-term contracts or termination fees.
Residents have the option to pay for upgraded Wi-Fi service at a subsidized rate.
UH residents can sign up by accessing the Service Set Identified (SSID) on their mobile device available in UH buildings for the contracted service provider, or by visiting their local residential services office or on-base Internet provider office.
“Having reliable Wi-Fi in the barracks is a huge morale booster,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Dylan Flynn, a UH resident at NSA Naples. “Not having to worry about another bill makes it easier to connect with family back home, unwind after a long day, and keep up with college courses online.”
For more information, please visit http://www.navymwr.org/wifinext
Source: NSA Naples, Italy, Public Relations via DVIDS
Edited by Larry Lapka
