Autonomy
An experimental mesh network in a historic zone of sacrifice.

Autonomy is a decentralized wireless network in the rural Appalachian region of Ohio. It operates as a collective effort and is actively shaped and sustained by its users. We utilize ‘mesh’ networking technology that rely on a series of network nodes, which collaborate. We are working to establish a free, resilient infrastructure that will surpass the speed and realiability of corporate internet service providers. When users join the network, they commit to extending it to others. Autonomy promotes net neutrality and opposes monitoring, throttling, and reselling user data.