At Broadband Institute Foundation, we provide a range of services to promote digital equity, community empowerment, and sustainable internet access. Our offerings are designed for individuals, community groups, local organizations, and institutions committed to closing the digital divide.
Meetingplace
Facebook-like features without the Nazis | Commons Based Peer Production
Learningplace
Students can become teachers who govern our platform cooperative.
Marketplace
Exchange products and services in our member owned marketplace.
Training & Education
We offer comprehensive training programs that focus on digital equity, healthcare technology, and business skills needed in today’s connected economy. Our digital skills education includes leadership development and a unique train-the-trainer model—where learners become mentors, expanding local teaching capacity and strengthening community knowledge networks.
Community Network Building
We provide expert guidance, toolkits, and hands-on support to help local groups design, build, and govern their own broadband networks. This includes organizing community events to foster engagement and shared ownership. Inspired by the principle of strengthening digital equity from the ground up, our approach ensures networks reflect the unique needs of each community.
Innovative Partnerships
Our collaboration with 123NET in the Veridian at County Farm project in Ann Arbor highlights our ability to deliver sustainable, affordable connectivity solutions. By integrating internet costs into homeowner association fees rather than monthly bills, this project provides free high-speed internet to 50 affordable housing units—saving participating households an estimated $3,600 annually.
Library Tech Hub Development
We partner with libraries and schools to enhance digital learning environments. Services can include digital literacy resources like internet setup, including installing antennas, routers, servers, and networking equipment and hands-on makerspace tools like 3D printers and electronics kits, and advanced networking curriculum development tailored to local community needs.
Events & Workshop Facilitation
We partner with libraries and schools to enhance digital learning environments. Services can include digital literacy resources like internet setup, including installing antennas, routers, servers, and networking equipment and hands-on makerspace tools like 3D printers and electronics kits, and advanced networking curriculum development tailored to local community needs.
Online Peer-to-Peer Learning
Alongside courses on CommunityInter.net, we are launching coTutr, an AI token-powered learning platform. coTutr supports community development of digital ecosystems through a blended train-the-trainer model that combines AI tools with human mentorship, fostering self-sustaining education and large-scale collaboration.