A discussion on the technical alternatives to internet shutdowns
Understanding how to leverage alternative communication networks
Accepting submissions till 14 Jan 2020, 11:00 PM
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Submit a topic for speaking at this event.
Duration of talks:
- Short talk with demo: 15 mins
- Explainer talk: 30 mins
- Explainer talk with demo: 40 mins
5 minutes of Q&A will be allotted in addition for each talk.
Reviews and comments will be posted for each idea submitted. If you want to get your ideas on this topic reviewed, submit a proposal.
Who can submit a talk:
- Hands-on practitioners working on communication technologies -- from businesses, civil society groups, and individuals who have tried their approaches during shutdowns.
- Journalists, researchers and hands-on practitioners who have deeper understanding of how internet shutdowns operate and their impact on economy and society.
If you have questions about submitting talks, write to rootconf.editorial@hasgeek.com or call 7676332020.
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Accepting submissions till 14 Jan 2020, 11:00 PM
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Ashhar Farhan An Open Mobile Radio NetworkWhat can be an alternative to Infrastructure based communication Systems like WLAN, GSM and others? This Demo/Presentation discusses one such experiment more
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Akshai M LoRaWAN Demystified and its applications beyong IoTThe session ( more a discussion) will introduce the participants to LoRaWAN, Network and Security Architecture, its pros and cons and technical possbilities and challenges to transmit non real time data for those “needy” situations. more
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Ramakrishnan Nagarajan Leveraging Community Radio as an alternative during internet shutdownsCommunity Radio (CR) stations are low-cost small-area radio stations run by and for local communities. Globally are a way for communities to take back control over their media consumption and content generation. Globally, CR plays an important role in preserving local cultures and languages - and also in establishing effective community control over their own information requirements and media us… more
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Rifat Mohidin Impact of internet shutdown on daily livesWhile this yearm there have been frequent internet shutdown in India. The longest has been in Kashmir, which continues from the last 155 day. It has impacted all aspects of life particularly, education, economy, healthcare and emergency services. It has completely shut e-commerce and caused a whopping losses of rupees 17,000 crore, according to the local traders body in Kashmir. more
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