NYC’s nonprofit DIY internet is taking on Verizon & more | Brian Hall | NYC Mesh Subscribe to Freethink on YouTube ►► https://freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe Up next ►►This man launched a new internet service provider from his garage | Freethink DIY Science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p52PY_cwIsA 1.5 million New Yorkers lack access to high-speed internet. According to New York City’s research, 40% of households lack either home or mobile broadband connection. And over 1.5 million New Yorkers lack both. This digital divide throws up massive barriers to education, employment, health, banking, social networking, and government service options. One non-profit is looking to challenge the top dogs by providing people with another option of where they get their internet. And they’re doing so by building an internet infrastructure that is cheaper and potentially more reliable. According to NYC Mesh, their mesh internet approach provides numerous advantages. First and foremost: it’s low cost, a key concern for closing the digital divide. NYC Mesh’s service fees are donation based, with the organization suggesting $20-60 depending on what a member can afford. It’s free for those who cannot afford to donate. Read the full story here ►►https://www.freethink.com/series/just-might-work/mesh-internet ◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠ Read more of our stories on the wifi and the internet: Can we decentralize the internet? ►► https://www.freethink.com/technology/decentralize-the-internet Japan breaks world record for fastest internet speed ►► https://www.freethink.com/technology/fastest-internet-speed Life, liberty, and the pursuit of internet ►► https://www.freethink.com/technology/the-digital-divide ◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠◠ About Freethink: No politics, no gossip, no cynics. At Freethink, we believe the daily news should inspire people to build a better world. While most media is fueled by toxic politics and negativity, we focus on solutions: the smartest people, the biggest ideas, and the most ground breaking technology shaping our future. ◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡◡ Watch our original series: ► Hard Reset: https://freeth.ink/youtube-hard-reset ► Just Might Work: https://freeth.ink/youtube-just-might-work ► Challengers: https://freeth.ink/youtube-challengers Enjoy Freethink on your favorite platforms: ► Daily editorial features: http://www.freethink.com/​ ► Solutions-based stories, straight to your inbox: https://www.freethink.com/subscribe ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freethinkmedia​ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethink​ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/freethinkmedia​ ► Join the Freethink form: http://www.facebook.com/groups/freethinkforum