#FreeTheInternet
We are reshaping Internet and Information access in India
About
Muft Internet is reshaping Internet access in India
What? / The Idea
Who? / The People
Why? / The Purpose
How? / The Strategy
Consultancy Areas
From digital literacy to information seeking behaviour and from open source co-development projects to public policy research – we invest our resources in areas that overcome roadblocks* to neutral Information access.
Technical Roadblocks
This area of technical work aims to dramatically lower costs for Internet provision and improve last mile connectivity.
Economic Roadblocks
Creating alternative financial models to provide free (neutral and open) sustainable Internet access to end-users.
Legal Roadblocks
Creating alternative legal models for microdistribution fo Internet.
Educational Roadblocks
Solutions
Designed for aspiring and established Internet Service Operators
1. Start a WISP Business
2. ISP License Application
3. Buy bandwidth for resale
4. Custom WiFi Solutions
Our Projects
Creativity. Innovation. Impact.
Muft WiFi Network
Community powered free WiFi Zones
Users at such Muft WiFi hotspots get access to high-speed, neutral, and free Internet. However, they need to watch a 15 second advertisement every 1 hour to avail access.
The Muft WiFi community has enabled access for 100,000 end-users in India and continues to bring more people online every month.
Muft WiFi Hotspot Software
Porwering India & Monetization Software
We developed an in-house free-to-use (and soon to be open sourced) cloud controlled Radius (AAA) with mobile-OTP based authentication system. This software substantially increases revenue while utilizing idle bandwidth.
This significantly improves low cost public WiFi distribution for Internet service providers and operators in India.
Virtual ISP Program (VISPP)
Micro-distribution of prepaid WiFi in India
By simply plugging in our routers and selling access code vouchers; we are turning small shops and street-food vendors into franchise-partners for Internet service providers who host a low-cost prepaid WiFi network within village/town.
For as little as Rs. 10 per hour of access, the VISP program has helped many users in India get online at significantly lower costs in comparison to buying a monthly Internet plan.
MIKRO Education & ISP Consultancy Programs
For people who want start or optimize their own ISP business
MIKRO Internet Entrepreneurship Program – Training program for students to become (WiFi) Internet service providers / operators.
MIKRO Web Development Bootcamp – Intensive training program to transform young students into web developers.
MIKRO educational programs framework have been used to teach across 110 cities (and with the option of distant-learning online).
MIKRO ISP
Internet Monetization Seminars for Operators
At MIKRO ISP events, we invite leading experts and from telco, public policy, hardware manufacturing, and software development to share innovative ideas.
These events provide meaningful scientific research and consultancy to Internet Service Providers, network maintenance agencies, hardware/software companies & people who want to start their own ISP business.
Our seminars help such organizations increase revenue, adopt new cost-effective technologies, overhaul business practices, enhance user experience, and improve organizational efficiency.
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