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| + | * provides a local Wifi spot, that can be extended to create local networks, see http://Solutions.BasicInternet.no | ||
| + | * Using the mobile network even in places where there is practically no mobile broadband coverage | ||
| + | * [[Freemium access]], with free access to information and premium access to broadband service | ||
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== Contacts == | == Contacts == | ||
Secondary Energy for Africa ([[SESA|SESA project]]) - with replication of electricity concepts in Ghana | Secondary Energy for Africa ([[SESA|SESA project]]) - with replication of electricity concepts in Ghana | ||
| − | * partner in Ghana Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), with Prof. Isaac Boateng (coordinator) Albert Awopone ( | + | * partner in Ghana Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), with Prof. Isaac Boateng (coordinator) Albert Awopone (Electrical Engineer), Kingsley Agyapong (Marketing/capacity building expert) |
* planning to connect 4 schools in the surrounding of Accra | * planning to connect 4 schools in the surrounding of Accra | ||
| + | Basic Internet communities in 12 countries in Africa | ||
| + | : see http://villages.basicinternet.no or ([[DigI:Villages]] | ||
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http://Solutions.BasicInternet.no | http://Solutions.BasicInternet.no | ||
so far: 20 USD for 10/20 GB package/month | so far: 20 USD for 10/20 GB package/month | ||
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Me to Everyone (10:55) | Me to Everyone (10:55) | ||
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Me to Everyone (11:00) | Me to Everyone (11:00) | ||
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BasicInternet-GUIFI Africa Nov2021
| Title | BasicInternet-GUIFI_Africa_Nov2021 |
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| Place | Zoom.us |
| Date, Time | 2021/11/26, 1000-1100 |
| Contact Person | Josef.Noll |
| Participants | Josef.Noll, Alfred Baddoo |
| related to Project | BasicInternet |
| Keywords | School Connectivity, Ghana |
| this page was created by Special:FormEdit/Meeting, and can be edited by Special:FormEdit/Meeting/BasicInternet-GUIFI Africa Nov2021 |
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Purpose
Information exchange for connecting schools in rural areas.
Notes
GUIFI Africa
- Alfred has worked with Ramon Roca (GUIFI network) to take the community network idea to Africa
- The major bottleneck is the cost of the backbone, typically being around 500 USD for a 5 Mbps/month. Stephen Fosu, having built Step Network (@SNETGH)
- GUIFI Africa received the license in Oct2021, and now pursues the activities in connecting schools in rural areas
Basic Internet
- Solution with wireless information spots ("InfoSpots") for the free access to information
- provides a local Wifi spot, that can be extended to create local networks, see http://Solutions.BasicInternet.no
- Using the mobile network even in places where there is practically no mobile broadband coverage
- Freemium access, with free access to information and premium access to broadband service
Contacts
Secondary Energy for Africa (SESA project) - with replication of electricity concepts in Ghana
- partner in Ghana Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), with Prof. Isaac Boateng (coordinator) Albert Awopone (Electrical Engineer), Kingsley Agyapong (Marketing/capacity building expert)
- planning to connect 4 schools in the surrounding of Accra
Basic Internet communities in 12 countries in Africa
http://Solutions.BasicInternet.no so far: 20 USD for 10/20 GB package/month Safaricom (Kenya): SchoolConnectivity 5 Mbps SIM for 58 USD/month Alfred to Everyone (10:45) guifi.net Me to Everyone (10:55) Me to Everyone (11:00) https://its-wiki.no/wiki/
