Can we create our own internet ?

Question

Can we create a connection to the internet ourselves without having to use a cellular 3g/4g subscription / wifi subscription?

In: Technology

Answer 1

Yes. The internet is “just” a bunch of protocols used to commuicate between computers. In Germany there’s [Freifunk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freifunk), in NYC there’s [NYC Mesh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NYC_Mesh). The idea is using WiFi (and in Germany partially microwave links) to create a decentralized network independent of ISPs.