Othernet
Othernet, formerly known as Outernet, is a broadcast data company that aims to provide free access to information via satellite to areas without internet access[3]. It uses geostationary satellites to transmit data, including news, educational content, and other information, which can be received using specialized hardware[1][3].
However, the future of Othernet appears uncertain:
As of October 2023, there were reports that receiver sales had ended and the broadcast was scheduled to shut down within a couple of months[2].
The company's website and communication have been inconsistent, with outdated information and lack of response to inquiries[2].
It seems that insufficient hardware sales and user adoption have led to financial difficulties for the service[2].
While Othernet had ambitious goals of providing global access to information, especially in underserved areas, it appears that the project may be coming to an end soon. The exact termination date is not specified in the search results, but based on the October 2023 report, it's likely that Othernet may cease operations by early 2024 if no changes occur[2].
Citations: [1] https://hagensieker.com/2018/07/12/outernet/ [2] https://forums.othernet.is/t/othernet-in-2024/7976 [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othernet [4] https://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/comments/t5j5u1/is_outernet_still_around/ [5] http://aprs.org/othernet.html [6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCewB_PuvDk [7] https://forums.othernet.is/t/difference-between-internet-outernet/634 [8] https://www.mypivots.com/dictionary/definition/152/othernet
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