Internet for All
Focus Areas
Media Policy
Digital Equity
Community Internet
Access to digital technology is a critical need in today’s democracy and our media-saturated information society. IPMF believes the internet is a public utility and a right, not a luxury. We want to ensure that all communities have access to open, affordable, and reliable internet.
The Internet for All program aims to help communities get and stay connected to the internet in order to access the information and resources they need to have agency and thrive. The program supports:
- The expansion of community internet that is collectively owned and managed by local communities.
- Projects and organizations that aim to strengthen community organizing for digital equity.
Examples of this work include:
- Philly Community Wireless, a volunteer-led coalition of technologists and organizers working to build community controlled wireless internet networks in Philadelphia.
- Technology Learning Collaborative, a professional development organization advocating for digital access, inclusion, and literacy in Philadelphia.
See our glossary for definitions of terms we use to describe our work
