The startup deploys broadband internet in underserved communities through public-private partnerships, utilizing demand aggregation and network engineering to design and implement pilot projects. This approach enables local residents to access high-speed internet services, addressing the digital divide in these areas.
Funding
$760K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many rural and underserved communities lack access to reliable, high-speed internet, hindering economic development, education, and access to essential services. Traditional internet infrastructure deployment, such as fiber optic cables, can be prohibitively expensive and time-consuming in these areas.
Solution
Open Broadband addresses the digital divide by providing hybrid fiber and fixed wireless internet service to underserved communities. By utilizing a combination of fiber optic infrastructure and fixed wireless technology, Open Broadband delivers cost-effective and rapidly deployable broadband solutions. Their fixed wireless approach avoids the need for extensive digging and cable laying, enabling faster deployment compared to traditional fiber or cable solutions. Open Broadband offers internet upload and download speeds from 100 to 1000 Mbps, with service prices starting below $50 per month in most markets.
Target Audience
Open Broadband primarily serves residential and business customers in underserved communities, as well as government entities and anchor institutions such as schools.
Features
- Hybrid fiber and fixed wireless network infrastructure for reliable high-speed internet
- Fixed wireless technology for faster deployment compared to traditional methods
- Internet upload and download speeds from 100 to 1000 Mbps
- No usage caps, overage charges, bundling, or throttling
- Public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and downtown areas
- Point-to-point wireless connections for government and business clients
- Business services include redundant connections with automatic failover, static IP addresses, and VPN support
- Optional services such as IP security cameras, network video recorders, and cabling services