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WSF to Pilot Wi-Fi on Ferries by 2026

1/7/2026

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Washington State Ferries (WSF) plans a 2026 pilot of Wi-Fi at the Bremerton terminal and aboard M/V Chimacum.
The pilot follows legislation directing the Washington State Department of Transportation to explore Wi-Fi.
The project is estimated to cost between $100,000 and $150,000 and will assess usage, bandwidth, reliability.
WSF identifies cybersecurity, staff resource strain, and infrastructure limitations as risks; findings will inform expansions, with data analysis scheduled for September 2026.

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Story summary

Washington State Ferries (WSF) plans a 2026 pilot of Wi-Fi at the Bremerton terminal and aboard M/V Chimacum.
The pilot follows legislation directing the Washington State Department of Transportation to explore Wi-Fi.
The project is estimated to cost between $100,000 and $150,000 and will assess usage, bandwidth, reliability.
WSF identifies cybersecurity, staff resource strain, and infrastructure limitations as risks; findings will inform expansions, with data analysis scheduled for September 2026.