Outernet : A global wifi free of cost for a world

1. OUTERNET
FORGET THE INTERNET,SOON THE OUTERNET

2. What is outernet?
• The Outernet is a global networking project currently under
development by the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF), a
United States-based non-profit organization established in 1995 by
Saša Vučinić and Stuart Auerbach. The Outernet's goal is to provide
free access to internet data through wifi, made available effectively
to all parts of the world.

3. What problem is outernet solving?
There are more computing devices in the world than people, yet less than
40% of the global population has access to the wealth of knowledge
found on the Internet. The price of smartphones and tablets is dropping
year after year, but the price of data in many parts of the world continues
to be unaffordable for the majority of global citizens. In some places, such
as rural areas and remote regions, cell towers and Internet cables simply
don't exist. The primary objective of Outernet is to bridge the global
information divide.

4. How does it work?
Outernet will utilize a constellation of low-cost, miniature satellites and
existing infrastructure in geostationary orbit. In both cases, satellites
receive content from the web through a network of ground stations
which uplink content that the community has collectively requested. The
data packets are broadcast in loops so that poor signal quality does not
prevent continous updating of content. In order to serve the widest
possible audience, Outernet utilizes globally-accepted, standards-
based protocols, such as DVB, and sessionless WiFi multicasting.

5. Broadcasting data allows citizens to reduce their reliance on
costly Internet data plans in places where monthly fees are
too expensive for average citizens. And offering
continuously updated web content from space bypasses
censorship of the Internet. An additional benefit of a
unidirectional information network is the creation of a global
notification system during emergencies and natural
disasters.
Access to knowledge and information is a human right and
Outernet will guarantee this right by taking a practical
approach to information delivery. By broadcasting digital
content to mobile devices, simple antennae, and existing
satellite dishes, a basic level of news, information,
education, and entertainment will be available to all of
humanity.

6. What will outernet deliver?
NEWS AND INFORMATION APPLICATIONS AND CONTENT
International and local news Ubuntu & OpenStreetMap
Crop prices for farmer Wikipedia in its entirely
Bitcoin blockchains Movies,music,games
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS EDUCATIONAL COURSEWARE
Used when cellular networks fail Khan Academy and Courses
Disaster relief coordination Teachers without Borders
Global notification system Open Source Ecology

7. DECEMBER 2013
Phase I Technical Assessment
JULY 2014
Development of prototype satellites and begin data broadcasts over Ku-band
spot beams.
SEPTEMBER 2014
Transmission testing in flight-like environments (requesting time on the
International Space Station through NanoRacks External Platform)
JANUARY 2015
Launch and testing of demonstration satellites
APRIL 2015
Establish manufacturing process for nanosatellite production
JUNE 2015
Begin deployment of Outernet as launch schedule permits
Project Timeline

8. Who is building the outernet?
#Aaron Rogers
Mission Engineering
Q Space Systems
#Branko Vukelic
Software Developer
Monwara Digital Products
#Edward Birrane
Telecom Protocols
Tolerant Network Solutions
#Syed Karim
Founder & Project Lead
Media Development Investment Fund

9. Thank You

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