Cellular Wi-Fi Network

You may have seen a network named “Cellular” listed as one of the Wi-Fi options on your phone or other devices. W&M has recently adopted a service called “Passpoint” - which we named "Cellular" at W&M. Passpoint automatically connects campus visitors to join an encrypted guest network using cellular credentials. Currently only AT&T and T-Mobile participate in Passpoint. 

After extensive testing in visitor hotspots, Passpoint (aka Cellular) is now available throughout campus in all locations with our upgraded wireless AP’s - which is almost everywhere.

Cellular instructions for Guest Access Passpoint

Visitors with AT&T and T-Mobile Visitors with either of these services will automatically connect to William & Mary’s guest Wi-Fi network for data. You can also place calls over our wireless network if you have "Wi-Fi Calling" enabled in your phone settings.

Visitors with Verizon and other cellular services You can still use our guest Wi-Fi network (WM-Welcome) by going to connect.wm.edu and registering for 48 hours of access.

W&M Faculty, Staff, and Students “Cellular” is only intended for visitors to the university. Faculty, staff, and students should instead use the encrypted eduroam network.

To boost cellular service

As actual cellular service on campus can be spotty, W&M IT recommends turning on "Wi-Fi Calling" in your phone settings to leverage the Wi-Fi system for phone calls while in buildings.