= What Is Behind The Personal Telco Project? = Often we are asked, “What are you folks really trying to do?” There is no simple answer as each PTP volunteer brings to the group their own slant and predilection on what they want PTP to be/become. However, there a few documents, not created by our group, that most of us would agree establish what can be termed the “core elements” of the PTP. The Wireless Commons Manifesto was drafted by several key players in community networking, among them PTP's first president [[AdamShand|Adam Shand]]. The document set forth goals and definitions for what community network could become. Many years have passed since its writing but it still rings true. The FreeNetworks Peering Agreement was created by the members of FreeNetworks.org, an organization the PTP is proud to be a part of. FreeNetworks.org is a volunteer cooperative association dedicated to education, collaboration, and advocacy for the creation of FreeNetworks. Participating groups show solidarity and support the cause by building a network that follows the FreeNetworks Peering Agreement. <> <>