{"id":192733,"date":"2023-06-08T16:11:35","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T16:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/?page_id=192733"},"modified":"2025-05-26T18:28:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T18:28:27","slug":"affordable-internet-access","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internetsociety.org\/sigs\/affordable-internet-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Internet Access Special Interest Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
<\/div>
\n
<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Special Interest Groups and Standing Groups<\/a> > Affordable Internet Access Special Interest Group <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Affordable Internet Access Special Interest Group<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Finding Solutions for Affordable Internet Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We find affordable Internet access (AIA) solutions for the world\u2019s unconnected and economically vulnerable populations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s our vision that humans of all gender and race\u2014as part of a sustainably developed world, regardless of their income, location, population density, or projected telecommunication revenue\u2014shall be able to access the Internet to freely communicate, share ideas, and conduct business without the worry of how, with what, or for how long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Our activities include: <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>
\n
<\/div>\n
\"Apple<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Research suitable design and affordable supply of SMART phone devices with only basic features to support Internet browsing and social media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n
\"People<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Design a community network model that establishes wi-fi as a service and facilitates affordable Internet access in rural and unconnected areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n
\"White<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Develop and supply public computer terminal(s) whose access to the Internet is regulator-subsidized via wi-fi or cellular broadband, with the support of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)\u2019s Universal Access Fund and Internet Society funding for infrastructure and human resource recruitment and training. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n
\"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Raise awareness of the significance of affordable Internet access issues through an interactive seminar series, including Broadband index, Internet freedoms, Internet as an enabler of business and national development, and Internet policy and governance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Meet the Leadership Team<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n