Grant: The new Wi-Fi for mesh networks: Advancing Community Connectivity through Innovative Mesh Technology
Date: November 2024
Amount: $313,970
AlterMundi is an organization based in Argentina, dedicated to empowering communities worldwide by developing open-source solutions for community mesh networks. Since its inception in 2003, AlterMundi has focused on promoting decentralized, community-driven initiatives to bridge the digital divide and foster digital sovereignty. Their innovative work spans hardware, software, training materials, and advocacy, with a mission to enable communities to build and maintain their own communication infrastructures.
AlterMundi plans to enhance their community network technology by improving wireless coordination, enabling real-time network responses, standardizing data collection, and integrating 44Net for better collaboration with amateur radio operators. These advancements aim to make mesh networks more reliable, accessible, and efficient for underserved communities.
Learn more at https://altermundi.net/.