AWARD YEAR
2017
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
KEYWORDS
Off grid, message and location service , people powered connectivity
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
Daniela Perdomo and the GoTenna team
WEBSITE
http://www.gotenna.com/
Gotenna /gotenna mesh
goTenna Uses Smart Protocols + Radio Waves To Send Messages Off-Grid
GoTenna pairs with a smartphone, then it uses VHF signals—like traditional two-way radios—to allow users to text and share locations even when they have no service, be that in an emergency situation or in a crowded stadium environment. Pair goTenna to your smartphone via Bluetooth and use the goTenna app to communicate with other goTennas up to several miles or kilometers away.
In less than a minute, you can create a smart, people-powered network, anywhere. No towers, routers or satellites required.