DeepSeek or Broligarchs?
DeepSeek has just become the most downloaded app on the iPhone! Because it is open source, we have already been interested for a while. In…
Category: Community
Ambient connectivity and Mexico City’s Open Wi-Fi
The following answers draw upon data from a work in progress by Bob Frankston, and a two hour conversation between Bob Frankston and Dr. Ron…
How will Michigan communities benefit from nearly $1.6 billion federal funding for Internet?
There has been a lot of talk about all of the federal dollars, nearly $1.6 billion that will be flowing into Michigan over the next few years to impro…
ROI for funding Community Owned Internet Networks vs subsidizing access to incumbent ISPs
When comparing the ROI (Return on Investment) of funding community-owned internet networks versus subsidizing access to incumbent ISPs, several factors come into play. Here’s a…
Embracing Decidim for Participatory Democracy: A Path Beyond the Bipartisan Model
America’s long-standing bipartisan system is facing growing criticism for its inability to meet modern societal challenges. Increasingly, decision-making that hinges on a polarized framework risks…
How to empower Community Internet
Discover long-term strategies for affordable internet access in communities, including municipal broadband networks and innovative deployment models. …
Our Member Owned Marketplace
Empower your communities to buy, sell, and share goods, services, and knowledge directly. By fostering collaboration and shared ownership, the marketp…
The Meaning of Community
Discover the different structures of community Internet compared to traditional ISPs, from municipal broadband to member-owned cooperatives. Learn how…
Community Internet Startup Culture and Values
Our goal is to build Community Owned Internet Networks (COIN), bringing together geographically distributed teams to provide affordable and equitable …
Freedom to Connect: A Shared Value for Michigan Republicans and Democrats
In Michigan, Republicans and Democrats may differ on many issues, but they share a fundamental belief in the importance of “freedom to connect.” Just as…