Policy
Community Network Do-It-Yourself Toolkit
Connecting the Unconnected
31 October 2023
Community Network Do-It-Yourself Toolkit
The Community Network Do-It-Yourself Toolkit. In 10 steps, it organizes a series of resources that outlines everything you need to...
How the Chippewas of Nawash are Bridging the Digital Divide
Growing the Internet
12 September 2023
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,...
How a Rural Community in Armenia Built Their Own Internet
Community Networks
22 May 2023
How a Rural Community in Armenia Built Their Own Internet
Shaghap Community Network This community network connects over 100 households in the mountainous village of Shaghap, Armenia, as...
Developing Readiness for Community Networks in the Middle East and North Africa
Growing the Internet
27 January 2023
Developing Readiness for Community Networks in the Middle East and North Africa
The Internet Society's 2023 report into how community networks could help bridge the digital divide in the MENA region.
Financing Mechanisms for Locally Owned Internet Infrastructure
Growing the Internet
25 October 2022
Financing Mechanisms for Locally Owned Internet Infrastructure
Find out more about the financing mechanisms available to Community Connectivity Providers (CCPs).
Community Network Readiness Assessment Handbook
Growing the Internet
15 April 2022
Community Network Readiness Assessment Handbook
A handbook to guide communities through assessing whether they will benefit from building a community network, as well as...
2021 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Policy Recommendations
Growing the Internet
18 November 2021
2021 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Policy Recommendations
Policy recommendations resulting from the 2021 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Policy
Reimagining the Summit on Community Networks in Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Growing the Internet
9 August 2021
Reimagining the Summit on Community Networks in Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic
A five-part webinar series on building, sustaining and funding community networks in Africa.
Guide to Federal Broadband Funding Opportunities in the U.S.
Growing the Internet
18 March 2021
Guide to Federal Broadband Funding Opportunities in the U.S.
A comprehensive list of organizations offering financial support for Tribal, state, and local governments to expand their broadband infrastructure....
2020 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Policy Recommendations
Growing the Internet
20 October 2020
2020 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Policy Recommendations
Policy recommendations resulting from the 2020 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Policy
Statement to U.S. Congress Hearing on “Addressing the Urgent Needs of Our Tribal Communities”
Growing the Internet
9 July 2020
Statement to U.S. Congress Hearing on “Addressing the Urgent Needs of Our Tribal Communities”
Statement calling on US Congress to prioritize proactive and culturally-appropriate policies that bring high-speed, affordable Internet to Tribal communities.
2019 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Report
Growing the Internet
2 April 2020
2019 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Report
Find out what happened during the 2019 Indigenous Connectivity Summit in this comprehensive report.