Broadband for All
Broadband for All is an initiative of GEEKS Without Frontiers, which seeks to positively impact the lives of one billion people in the next ten years through the use of technology led social enterprise.
GEEKS is developing a low cost, open source, WiFi network sponsored by Google and the Tides Foundation, a values-based, social change platform that leverages individual and institutional leadership and investment to positively impact local and global communities.
This is a major step in the direction of affordable broadband for all, capable of bringing tremendous economic and social benefits to millions, especially in areas where legacy broadband models have not been considered to be economical.
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The Fragile Oasis Medals
Every year, all Fragile Oasis projects are eligible to receive one of three Fragile Oasis Medals. Learn more about the medals on the blog. Should this project receive one? Let us know:
- Vote for the Education Medal.
- Vote for the Humanitarian Service Medal.
- Vote for the Peace Medal.
91 VOTES FOR THE PROJECT
Followers of this project
April 24, 2012
Max W.
High-speed internet connectivity is right up there with food, clothing and shelter in the 21'st century. It provides the best possibilities for uniform education of all through its inexhaustible resources.
Humanity can only improve through the sharing of ideas and knowledge. The internet is the key to making it happen and needs to be available to all.
May 31, 2012
Daria-Musk ..
I love this project! I have a dream of connecting globally through music and tech... Broadband for all should be a human right.
Oct. 19, 2012
Wenzel M.
Broadband connectivity provides education of every level, it enables people to run a business from everywhere and to share their life with others. Online we can find support and we can provide our own experience. Through the availability of internet this planet will become a better place, especially in regions where some minorities are suppressed: broadband gives them a voice.
Dec. 16, 2012
Douglas B.
Access to others is key to development. As someone who was involved in helping bring basic internet access to remote counties in northern Michigan, I know the challenges. That said, technology changes exponentially and this project may be a vehicle that revolutionizes - improves - communication avenues for all of us.