FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is offline internet?
We define “offline internet” as a set of innovations that aim to provide access to information and digital resources in places where access is otherwise not available or severely limited due to infrastructure, affordability, or censorship.
What are offline-first technologies?
Offline-first technologies focus primarily on the offline functionality of digital devices that provide access to quality information and resources on the internet for individuals and communities that are unable to connect to the internet.
What are some of the reasons communities need offline technologies?
There are numerous reasons why the internet is out of reach for communities all over the world. These reasons include geography (those living in remote areas); poverty/ economics; areas affected by war, climate change, global disasters, and other emergencies; discrimination; geopolitics; censorship; and authoritarianism
But what about Starlink?
Even as global infrastructure continues to advance rapidly, enabling more people to connect to WiFi, the issue of affordability remains. Many people around the world cannot afford the cost of data. (For example, 1 gigabyte of data could be the equivalent of 2 months salary.)
Who are some of the people using offline technologies?