We are launching the Broadband Institute as a P2P platform cooperative to connect teachers and learners. You can then use what you have learned and choose the type of organization, you would like to build, to create a Community Owned Internet Network.

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Organization Types You Can Create

Talk to your neighbors, then decide how to build an ISP for your community.

For Profit

LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp

It is possible to start small and recoup investment in a couple of years. Jared Mauch built his own fiber ISP in Scio Township.

Non-Profit

501(c)(3)

If your focus is more on education, this might be a good choice. Get different types of organizations working together.

Volunteer Org

Informal Communities

NYC offers a density of folks with technical experience and a willingness to learn and contribute within NYCmesh.

Stay tuned for the building of our educational tools

This video will give you a quick overview of how Althea works. Our educational tools will soon help you better understand what the hell they are talking about!