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'''* Article: Peering Ahead: An Examination of [[Peer-to-Peer Signal-Sharing Communities]] that Create Their Own Affordable Internet Access. Gwen Shaffer. Canadian Journal of Communication, Vol 36, No 1 (2011)'''

URL = http://www.cjc-online.ca/index.php/journal/article/view/2314


=ABSTRACT=

"This study expands upon existing research by shedding light on the challenges and opportunities facing participants in peer-to-peer wireless signal-sharing initiatives. The study relies on resource mobilization theory to gain a deeper understanding of why members of community mesh networks in the United States join the movement and how they sustain it. The researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with the founders of 12 unique U.S. networks. The projects examined illustrate the desire for alternatives to traditional ISPs, as well as deep commitments to digital inclusion and local ownership. Informants reported feeling personally invested in the future of their projects because they contribute technical support and other forms of labour. However, the deployment of mesh technology creates a unique set of legal and policy issues."


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