
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) Wi-Fi
Last verified 8/29/2025 • Ottawa, Canada
⏱️ Unlimited🛜 Provider: Ottawa International Airport Authority (YOW)
Connection details
- Login: Click-through portal
- Security: OPEN • HTTPS portal
- Support: YOW — Wi-Fi upgrade announcement
Speed & reliability
Typical: —↓ / —↑ Mbps (Next-gen upgrade in 2025; solid for streaming and video calls)
Reliability: ★★★★★ — Free airport-wide; new SSID ‘YOW-WiFi’
Based on ~14 samples
Terminal specifics
- Single terminalCoverage across departures/arrivals, gates and food court
Power & places to work
Plug type: Type A/B
Voltage: 120V
USB-C: Varies
Outlets at many seats and along window counters
- Window countersAll gate areasReliable power + Wi-Fi
- Café seatingCentral hallTables with nearby outlets
How to connect at YOW
- Join "YOW-WiFi" or "#YOW Free WiFi".
- Open a browser; if the portal doesn’t appear, visit a non-HTTPS page to trigger it.
- Complete any email/SMS step.
- Start your VPN, then browse normally.