# iNethi Technologies

> iNethi co-designs content sharing and services platforms for community wireless networks.
> We help communities in low-income areas build resilient, locally-owned digital infrastructure
> using open-source technology — with or without an active internet connection.
> Based at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Active since 2018.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://www.inethi.org.za/): Overview of iNethi, how it works, active deployments, and FAQs.
- [About](https://www.inethi.org.za/about): Mission, platform description, and community focus.
- [Deploy iNethi](https://www.inethi.org.za/deploy-inethi): Step-by-step guide to deploying iNethi on your own server.
- [Deployments](https://www.inethi.org.za/deployments): Active community network deployments across Africa.
- [Blog](https://www.inethi.org.za/blog): News, community stories, and platform updates.
- [Publications](https://www.inethi.org.za/publications): Academic research papers about iNethi and community networking.
- [Our Team](https://www.inethi.org.za/our-team): Researchers and contributors behind iNethi.
- [Contact](https://www.inethi.org.za/contact): Get in touch for partnerships or deployments.
- [AI Overview](https://www.inethi.org.za/llm.html): Full plain-language summary for AI assistants, including FAQs and structured data.

## Key facts

- Founded: 2018
- Location: Ocean View, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Organisation type: Open-source community technology project
- Licence: GNU GPL
- Active deployments: South Africa, Kenya, Malawi
- Contact: info@inethi.org.za
- GitHub: https://github.com/inethi

## What iNethi does

- Deploys WiFi mesh networks and TV White Spaces (TVWS) infrastructure in underserved communities
- Provides a Docker-based locally-hosted server (cloudlet) with chat, file storage, Wikipedia, and video streaming
- Supports community voucher payment systems and blockchain-based inclusion currencies
- Synchronises local and global content when internet is available
- All software is free and open source under GNU GPL

## Active deployment partners

- Grassroots Economics (Kilifi, Kenya)
- UCT CoMaCH project (Sweetwaters and Ga-Dikgale, South Africa)
- Fast Networks (Karonga, Malawi)
- Black Equations / Ganief Manuel (Ocean View, South Africa)