A total of 6.4 billion eduroam authentications were recorded in 2022, an increase of 70% compared to 2021.
Throughout 2022, the eduroam network registered more than 6.4 billion authentications worldwide. This represents a new all-time high for this international mobility service that connects millions of students, teachers, researchers, and other teaching and research workers to the internet.
In addition to representing a historic milestone, this record also stands out for its very significant growth compared to 2021, with a total increase in authentications of around 70%.
Present in approximately 110 countries, this Wi-Fi network has been expanding its presence in various parts of the world. In addition to universities and research centers, the eduroam network also offers Internet access in places such as public transportation. Ireland, at the metro stations in Edmonton, in Canada or in libraries in Australia.
"It's clear that opening up access to eduroam offers users more educational opportunities," explains the service's management and development team, before concluding: "We're excited to bring more people to '#love2eduroam'."
In Portugal, the management and monitoring of this connectivity service is carried out by FCCN Unit of the Foundation for Science and Technology. It all started in 2002, when Portugal joined the group of six “pioneer” countries of this initiative, together with the Netherlands, Finland, Croatia and the United Kingdom. There are currently over 10,000 eduroam hotspots worldwide.
Find out more on the page dedicated to the service.
