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The US Makes a Big Step Toward Better Routing Security

The US Department of Commerce began implementing better routing security practices—a step in the right direction for wider MANRS adoption.

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Indigenous Connectivity Summit Policy Recommendations: Helping Policymakers Make Inclusive Decisions
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Indigenous Connectivity Summit Policy Recommendations: Helping Policymakers Make Inclusive Decisions

As billions of us move into self-isolation, one thing is crystal clear: Internet access is critical. If anyone of us took it for granted before, COVID-19 has changed everything and ...
In Times of Crisis, All Communities Need to Be Connected
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In Times of Crisis, All Communities Need to Be Connected

Amid the global spread of COVID-19, the exceptional strict confinement to our homes offers important lessons about the urgency of bridging the digital divide. Where I live, in Osona (rural ...
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In New York City, Building a Network While Social Distancing

In New York City, 1.5 million people don’t have access from their homes or mobile devices, largely due to high costs of connectivity. NYC Mesh is continuing to expand its ...
Minister Bains, Let’s Rethink Canada’s Spectrum Auction
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Minister Bains, Let’s Rethink Canada’s Spectrum Auction

Yesterday’s announcement by the Government of Canada to drive down cell phone prices will only end up costing Canada in the long run. In a press conference held yesterday, Minister ...
Community Radio and Network Providers Join Force to Grow the Internet
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Community Radio and Network Providers Join Force to Grow the Internet

Last month, more than 50 community radio and network providers from all across Asia-Pacific journeyed by road from Bengaluru, India's tech capital, to IruWay, a rural research lab about 80km ...
Deutsche Welle Spotlights Tanzania's Kondoa Community Network
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Deutsche Welle Spotlights Tanzania’s Kondoa Community Network

Nearly half of the world lacks Internet access. But in rural Africa, the number is much higher: 86% of people are unconnected, with fewer women having access than men. Deutsche ...
Passion and Dedication  at the 4th Summit on Community Networks in Africa
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Passion and Dedication at the 4th Summit on Community Networks in Africa

The 4th Summit on Community Networks in Africa took place in Dodoma, Tanzania from 28 October to 2 November 2019 in partnership with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and ...