AllYouCanTech

Approximately 2.6 billion individuals are unable to open a browser to find what they require. It’s not due to a lack of internet-capable gadgets — numerous people already possess smartphones, computers, or tablets. The issue arises from the absence of internet in their locations, or their government restricts them from accessing desired content. Internet-in-a-Box was developed as a solution to this dilemma: a compact device that transmits educational and reference content via Wi-Fi to nearby users. It does not need an active internet connection, has no ongoing fees, and does not monitor user searches.

The initiative began in 2012 as an offshoot of One Laptop Per Child’s school server initiative. Currently, Internet-in-a-Box operates in more than 100 countries, spanning Haitian orphanages, villages in the Himalayan region, clinics in the Dominican Republic, schools in rural Ghana, and classrooms across Myanmar. Constructing one yourself costs about $80 if you procure the components, but if you lack technical skills or require a rapid fix, the Wikipedia Store offers a ready-made unit for $58.