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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, squash courts, trampoline hall, sports hall, gym, exercise studios, and cafe.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 16:00.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Chester-le-Street.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the front right of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 356cm x 597cm (11ft 8in x 19ft 7in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 187cm (6ft 2in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 181cm (5ft 11in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located either side as you face the entrance.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are security barriers to the right of the reception desk.
  • The width of the standard barriers is 52cm.
  • The height of the card scanner is 77cm.
  • The width of the wide barrier is 101cm.
  • The wide barrier is operated by staff.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the building.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • Low level coloured lighting is used in the spin studio during virtual classes (shown in photograph 8).

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Eating and Drinking (The Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located at the front left of the building.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 41cm (1ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 67cm (2ft 2in).
• The standard height for tables is 67cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • There is a children's soft play area at the rear left of the cafe (shown in photograph 8).

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is hydraulic.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• The steps do have handrails.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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• Comments View
  • There are 6 steps to enter the shallow pool with handrail on the right (shown in photograph 5).
  • There are 5 steps to enter the main pool with handrails on both sides (shown in photograph 6).

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Sauna and Steam Room

• There is a sauna and steam room to the rear right of the village change.
• There is low level seating with armrests in the sauna and steam room area.
• There is a standard shower with handrail on the right in the sauna and steam room area.
• The height of the seats in the sauna and steam room is 47cm.
• There is an upper level of seating which is 92cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, 0, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the building, along the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are -1, 0, 1.
• The lift is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 137cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The fitness suite is 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 84cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes hand bikes, upper body machines, and free weights.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • The door is double with one locked leaf.
  • There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The width of the standard barrier is 51cm.
  • The height of the card scanner is 77cm.
  • The width of the wide barrier is 99cm.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor, to the left hand side of the village change.
  • The facility is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 399cm x 250cm (13ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 178cm (5ft 10in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 282cm (9ft 3in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.

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Accessible Shower (Village Change)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor, to the rear left of the village change.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available include; drop down rails on both sides, and a fully functional emergency alarm.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left hand side of the main corridor, just beyond the reception.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin, non-infectious waste, sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar facility adjacent with the transfer space on the right.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Village Change)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right hand side of the village change.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 240cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Shower (Village Change Accessible Toilet)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available include; drop down rails on both sides.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 257cm x 210cm (8ft 5in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 189cm (6ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Shower (First Floor)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available include; drop down rails on both sides, and a fully functional emergency alarm.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Village Change)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the swiming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left hand side of the main corridor, beyond the reception area.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are family changing cubicles available with baby change units (shown in photograph 5).
  • The height of the baby change when extended is 84cm.
  • There are lockers designed for the use of wheelchair users available (shown in photograph 6).

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar male facilities on the first floor, opposite the lift.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, in the female dry side changing rooms.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor in the male dry side changing rooms.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, to the right hand side of village change.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The female toilets are shown in photographs 1-3.
  • The village change shared toilets are shown in photographs 4-5.
  • There are similar female and male standard toilets in the village change.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas surrounding the building.

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• Comments View
  • Access to Wi-Fi is available.