Access to quality broadband connectivity is a necessity. Whether looking for a job, performing work, or attending school, high quality connectivity is a basic need for individuals in our digital world. There are thousands of publicly available free WiFi hotspots in Los Angeles County. How can one be sure that a WiFi location will meet the needs of an individual? Signal strength and download speeds are important to everyone, but some users need access to power outlets, or a quiet environment to work. Leveraging crowdsourcing (volunteered geographic information or VGI) the WiFi-nder 2 application system captures public WiFi hotspot locations. This article provides a clear view of the role ���citizen sensors��� play in cataloging publicly available WiFi hotspots for Los Angeles County. Key attributes about these hotspots are captured, and citizens and visitors quickly locate quality WiFi hotspots that match their needs. This WiFi-nder 2 application system provides a way for visitors and citizenry to rapidly assess if a WiFi hotspot location is right for them.
