Resource Library

Everyone should have access to an open and trusted Internet. Read our reports, papers, and other documents for insight and vision on how we can get there.

6. Research Financial Sustainability

How do you fund your community network over the long term? You need to develop a successful business model to …

7. Decide on Organization Structure

Who owns your community network? Who makes decisions? How you structure your community network is a critical step. Is it …

8. Engage with Stakeholders

How can you get your community excited and bought into the launch of your network? Your next step is to …

9. Deploy the Community Network

It’s time to connect! After all the research, planning, and engagement, it’s time to bring connectivity to your community! …

10. Monitor, Maintain, and Improve

Are people using your network? How can you improve it? With your network launched, what is working well for your …

Additional Resources

Need more information? Find additional documentation, case studies, online training and resources that can help you plan and deploy community …

Civil Society Experts Voice Concern as New EU Digital Identity Regulation Finalized

Read the analysis and recommendations developed by the Internet Society, Center for Democracy and Technology, Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Epicenter.works …

How to Talk to Your Manager About Memory Safety

Learn about memory safety, memory-safe languages, common bugs and vulnerabilities, and the reasons for memory safe language adoption and use …

How the Chippewas of Nawash are Bridging the Digital Divide

Through investments in a community network initiative and skills development programs, the Chippewas of Nawash now have reliable, affordable, high …
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Annual Reports and Financials

On annual basis, we publish annual reports (an Action Plan and Impact Report), as well as financial reports, annual financial statements, and Form 990s.

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Policy Briefs

Our perspective on critical Internet issues, including community networks, encryption, open Internet standards, Internet Exchange Points, and more.

Internet Impact Briefs

Shorter reports that analyze how different policies or new technologies may affect what the Internet needs to exist and thrive.