 | This article's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out-of-date information. (April 2019) |
| Formerly | Outernet Inc |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 1, 2014 in Chicago, United States |
| Founder | Syed Karim |
Area served | Global |
| Services | Digital media, Internet |
| Website | www |
Othernet Inc is a broadcast data company that was previously known as Outernet. Due to trademark issues, the name of the company and service was changed in July 2018. Othernet sells a portable satellite data receiver that combines an amplifier, radio, and CPU in a single unit. The company's goal is to make news, information, and education accessible to everyone.
Othernet's stated goal is to provide free access to content from the web through geostationary and low Earth orbit satellites, made available effectively to all parts of the world. The project currently uses datacasting conventional geostationary communications satellites in a satellite constellation network. Wi-Fi enabled devices would communicate with the satellite hotspots, which receive data broadcasts from satellites.[1]
It received its initial investment from the Media Development Investment Fund, a United States–based impact investment fund and non-profit organization established in 1995 by Saša Vučinić and Stuart Auerbach. In 2015, Outernet (now Othernet) also launched an IndieGogo campaign, which raised $697,552 to finance the development of the Lantern receiver[2] which was never completed and delivered to backers.[3]
- ^ "'Othernet' Project Seeks Free Internet Access For Earth". Discovery News. 25 February 2014. Archived from the original on 1 November 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
- ^ "Brief: Outernet Exceeded $637K in Indiegogo Pre-orders; Partners with Fundable for Next Fundraise - Crowdfund Insider". 18 June 2015.
- ^ "Othernet (Formerly Outernet) Updates Lantern Backers". 7 September 2018.