Open Communication

Björn Pehrson

The purpose of this presentation is to

• clarify for non-technical participants what is universal when building communication networks, wired or wireless, and what depends on local parameters like geographic topology, distance to the closest network hub, number of users and available resources.


• present a functional model of communication networks that opens up interfaces between different actors in a way that creates opportunities for local communities (hampered by lack of an access network or by a non-responsive monopolist) to build neutral access networks and operate local services and a link to the closest point of presence for one or more ISPs based on local business models rather than wait for national operators with less flexible business models to provide communication services.