A collaborative library of resources grounded in the principles of community-centred connectivity. This repository is a collective space to store, share, and exchange resources—including publications, audios, videos, training guides, and more—to strengthen learning and contribute to the consolidation of community networks and other communication projects that are self-managed by communities.
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This website and associated brief (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qydsmTY4hln3pP4dWJbCSRFna8SfDYAtGfacKYwhVk8/edit) describes the meaningful connectivity target which is a tool to raise the bar for internet access
The NYC Mesh docs webpage is a fantastic resource for the CN community. It has sections on hardware, DIY & Troubleshooting, installations,
This publication is one of the seminal resources on CNs, and a must-read. There are 8 thematic reports, followed by 43 country
The paper analyses four key reasons, practical, social, political, and scientific, why such DIY networks (including CNs) should be considered as a
The Start Your Own ISP website has technical information useful for people and organizations that want to start a CN. It covers
This report provides an organizational framework for analysing CNs, then goes into depth understanding the History and Principles, Stakeholders, Implementation of the
This resource provides a useful comparison of several community networks, including their internal and external models, patterns, plans, and progress.
“The first part of this report encompasses four analyses defining CNs’ underlying structure and conceptual theory; exploring regulatory barriers; and bringing possible
The Altermundi website is an ever-growing compliation of resources and guides on community networking and the LibreRouter. There are sections on understanding
