Google free WIFI service, also to as Google Stations was recently launched in Nigeria on 26th July 2018. The launch is part of the plans by Google to make stable and reliable internet services available to people in developing countries across the world.
Google, in collaboration with 21st Century (an Internet Service Provider in Nigeria), has successfully set up the Google Station in several locations in Lagos, while promising to further expand the service across Lagos and to other Nigerian cities. We have compiled a simple step-by-step guide on how you can connect to the free Wi-Fi service.
Prior to the launch of the Google Station in Nigeria, four other developing countries have been benefitting from this service. These countries are India, Indonesia, Mexico and Thailand. The primary aim is to make reliable internet service accessible to people in these countries, so as to enhance business performance and commercial growth. This is the primary reason why these stations are being set up in commercial regions of these countries.
Currently, the Google station has only been launched in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria. However, Google has promised to expand this service to 5 more cities in different states by the end of the year. These sites include Kaduna, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu and Abuja.
Google Station: Google Free WIFI Service Locations Nigeria
As we said wrote earlier, the Google Free WIFI service is only available in Lagos for now, see locations below:
Muritala Mohammed Airport
Landmark
The Palms, Lekki
Ikeja City Mall
Computer Village – Ore Meji, Otigba, Ositelu, Osundairo, Ola Ayeni and Pepple Street.
If you reside, work or just happen to be around any of these locations at any point in time, kindly follow this article, as we bring you steps on how to connect to the Google station free Wi-Fi.
How to Connect to Google Free WiFi Service – Google Station
Follow the steps highlighted below to connect to the Google station’s Wi-Fi service.
For iPhone Users
Navigate to your phone Settings and go to Connections and turn on your Wi-Fi.
Locate the Wi-Fi network named Free Google Station-21st Century and click on it.
This action will bring up a web-page, requesting you to sign in.
Click the Start option on the web-page.
Enter your phone number in the box that pops out.
You will receive an SMS with a code in a moment (this could take up to a minute – wait for it).
Enter the code into the space provided for it on your screen.
There you go! YOU ARE CONNECTED
In case you do not receive the SMS code, Do-Not-Disturb (DND) service may have been activated on your phone number which in turn blocks messages such as this. To receive the SMS code, you need to deactivate DND.
DND for MTN, 9Mobile, Airtel and Glo
To enable DND and receive SMS: text “ALLOW” to 2442
To re-activate DND: text “STOP” to 2442
Note: Once you receive the SMS, do not leave the webpage (if you do, you might be disconnected and will have to reconnect and start the process all over again). You can easily check the SMS under notifications and log it in without leaving the webpage.
For Android Users
Navigate to your device Settings and select Connections.
Select Wi-Fi and turn it on.
Locate the Wi-Fi network with the name Free Google-Station-21st Century. Click on it.
A webpage display on your screen, with a sign in
Select Start on the displayed webpage.
Input your phone number in the space provided.
You will receive a text message with a code.
Input the code into the space provided on your device screen
Voila! You are connected to Google Station’s free Wi-Fi network.
Start enjoying fast and reliable internet connection. You can browse and access Google-related services on Google Station such as YouTube, Chrome, Gmail and lots more.
Updated: This service has now been discontinued, read more here.
