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PersonalTelcoConstructed is a rewrite of [[PersonalTelco|the PersonalTelco homepage]] by DanRasmussen, intended to replace the homepage as-is (once issues are ironed out), as opposed to PersonalTelcoUnderConstruction, which is an improved, but not yet complete or polished, version of this page. '''Text in bold''' denotes things that still need worked out. -- DanRasmussen <<DateTime(2012-03-09T17:30:54-0800)>>
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PersonalTelcoConstructed is a rewrite of [[PersonalTelco|the PersonalTelco homepage]] by DanRasmussen, intended to replace the homepage as-is (once issues are ironed out), as opposed to PersonalTelcoUnderConstruction, which is an improved, but not yet complete or polished, version of this page. '''Text in bold''', when not used for emphasis may denote "still need worked out". -- DanRasmussen <<DateTime(2012-03-09T17:30:54-0800)>>
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[[http://map.personaltelco.net/|Node Map]] or [[Nodes|Node List]] [[http://wiki.personaltelco.net/CurrentUsers|Current node summary]] [[http://munin.personaltelco.net/personaltelco.net/nocat.html|Munin graphs]] [[http://donk.personaltelco.net/olsr/|OLSR status]] [[http://blog.personaltelco.net|Blog]] [[http://irc.personaltelco.net/|Live chat]] [[http://www.personaltelco.net/donate|Make a donation]]<<BR>> [[NewNodeChecklist|Adding a node? Follow this checklist]] [[http://map.personaltelco.net/|Node Map]] or [[Nodes|Node List]] [[http://wiki.personaltelco.net/CurrentUsers|Node Summary]] [[http://munin.personaltelco.net/personaltelco.net/nocat.html|Munin Graphs]] [[http://donk.personaltelco.net/olsr/|OLSR Status]] [[http://blog.personaltelco.net|Blog]] [[http://irc.personaltelco.net/|Live Chat]] [[http://www.personaltelco.net/donate|Donate Money]]<<BR>> [[NewNodeChecklist|Adding a node? Follow this checklist]]
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PersonalTelcoConstructed is a rewrite of the PersonalTelco homepage by DanRasmussen, intended to replace the homepage as-is (once issues are ironed out), as opposed to PersonalTelcoUnderConstruction, which is an improved, but not yet complete or polished, version of this page. Text in bold, when not used for emphasis may denote "still need worked out". -- DanRasmussen 2012-03-09 17:30:54

You: A Person Curious What Personal Telco is

Personal Telco is a collection of individuals, businesses, and organizations who share -- or plan to share -- internet connectivity rather than hoard it. It's also a group of volunteers who want this network to grow. We believe internet access should be free, safe, and uncensored. Personal Telco Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Portland, Oregon. You can help us help everybody with a donation of your time, money, or bandwidth. If you don't live in Portland, there may be a similar group near you. If there's not, maybe you could start one!

You: A Person Desirous of Internet Access

There are many wifi hotspots around Portland. To use them, you often have to do one of the following:

  • Purchase a beverage or food. Ask how to get on their network - it's always different! Hope that they know the current password, that you heard them correctly, that you typed it in correctly. Hope their network is compatible with your device(s).
  • Track down the owner of a hotspot. Ask how to get on. If you're lucky, they know how. Enjoy fiddling with your wireless settings!

If those options seem like a bother, you've got one more! A Personal Telco "Node" 1 is where a private individual, business, or other entity has decided to make network access freely available to anybody near enough to pick it up. Visit the Personal Telco Node Map, and find a node near you.

You: A Geek, Aspiring Geek or Individual Seeking Volunteer Opportunities

Personal Telco welcomes all comers. Whether you're a technology wizard or technically incompetent, volunteering with us is a great way to learn something new, enjoy teaching others, or use your skills to do something useful2. Sign up for our mailing list, drop by our IRC live chat, or attend a meeting!

You: Individual With Internet Access, or A Business, Housing Project, Neighborhood Group, or Other Organization

Consider sharing your internet connection with your friends and neighbors! There are many benefits to doing so, and only a few drawbacks — most of which can be overcome or minimized. Get in touch to learn more!

Contact Us

Email

The Nature of Personal Telco

The PTP is an all-volunteer organization: many of us have neck beards. Therefore, please be patient if you do not get an immediate reply! But don't worry. We have a good track record, we care about what we do, and we will respond to your communications as soon as possible.

Subject Matter

Contact

General Questions / Help

info@personaltelco.net

Tech Support

<ops AT personaltelco DOT net>

Personal Telco's Website*

<webmaster AT personaltelco DOT net>

Get Involved

MailingList / IRC

* Our website is a wiki. That means you can edit it yourself! Learn how, then try it out!

There are also other ways to contact us.

Specific Public

Not necessarily interesting to the general public, but useful for Personal Telco members.

View event list / Subscribe to calendar

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RecentChanges

Links
Node Map or Node List Node Summary Munin Graphs OLSR Status Blog Live Chat Donate Money
Adding a node? Follow this checklist

Latest MailingList Discussions (ptp-general) <<GeneralList>>

  1. Explanation of this "node" terminology (1)

  2. Or delightfully, artistically, hilariously non-useful! (2)

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