The Signal

A Blog by Mobile Beacon

Behind every connection is a mission. We explore the people, organizations, and ideas driving digital equity — from disaster recovery to the classroom, from the library to the field.

The Signal

A Blog by Mobile Beacon

Behind every connection is a mission. We explore the people, organizations, and ideas driving digital equity — from disaster recovery to the classroom, from the library to the field.

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When the Weather Turns: Wireless Solutions for Disaster Recovery

On July 27th, an EF-3 tornado more than one mile wide tore through Menasha, Wisconsin. WiscNet, a Wisconsin nonprofit network, deployed its emergency kits, which included satellite communication antennas and ten Mobile Beacon hotspots to restore connectivity for city hall, the Dpeartment of Public Works, and multiple schools.

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