Take the internet with you!
A WiFi hotspot is a device that allows you to connect your enabled devices (e.g. laptop, smartphones, tablets, etc.) to the internet. The hotspot is portable so you can connect your device almost wherever you go. Check out a mobile hotspot with your library card!
Calvert Library offers mobile hotspots on two networks.
Kajeet hotspots provide unlimited data on the Verizon network.
View the Verizon coverage map.
Check out a Kajeet Verizon hotspot today!
Mobile Beacon hotspots provide unlimited data on the Sprint network.
View the Sprint/T-Mobile coverage map.
Check out a Mobile Beacon Sprint/T-Mobile hotspot today!
Mobile Hot Spot Frequently Asked Questions
The hotspots are filtered to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act. For the Kajeet hotspots, in order to provide unlimited data those devices must have a slightly higher filter level. These devices will no longer stream from services like Netflix or Hulu. They should continue to work for social media, Youtube, and the libraries streaming services including Overdrive, Hoopla, Freegal, and Kanopy. The purpose of mobile hotspots is to provide educational and workforce access to our customers. Mobile hotspots may not work for all entertainment purposes.
The hotspots are location dependent and will only work if the network’s signal reaches the area. We can make no guarantees of connectivity. You may wish to consult the network coverage maps, but please note that the coverage map DOES NOT guarantee coverage. There could be other factors that limit a connection in certain areas that would appear to have coverage based on the map.
The charge for the entire kit is $120.
Individual lost/damaged items are priced as follows:
Hotspot: $100
Charger: $10
Case: $10
There are no overdue fines for hotspots. If the hotspot is overdue, data will be suspended and the device will not work. If the device is more than 45 days overdue, your account will be billed the cost of the hotspot ($120).
Library hotspots now have no data limits. In order to provide unlimited data those devices must have a slightly higher filter level. These devices will no longer stream from services like Netflix or Hulu. They should continue to work for social media, Youtube, and the libraries streaming services including Overdrive, Hoopla, Freegal, and Kanopy. The purpose of mobile hotspots is to provide educational and workforce access to our customers. Mobile hotspots may not work for all entertainment purposes.
If the device is overdue the data will be turned off.
The checkout period is 21 days. Hotspots are eligible for automatic renewal.
You need to be 16 years old or older, with a valid library card in good standing. One hotspot per library card.