News
We are Hiring!
2022 will be a big year of growth for our organization. As part of that we are looking to immediately hire two new positions.
Meta Mesh receives $1.4 million to bridge Pittsburgh’s digital divide
Two years after the Covid-19 pandemic it clear that reliable home Internet access is essential, Meta Mesh Wireless Communities’ (MMWC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce a significant financial commitment from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation, as well as support from two other foundations, to expand operations of the region’s premiere nonprofit Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP).
Vote for us in the 2021 Technical.ly Awards!
The 2021 Technical.ly Award nominations are out, and we’re honored to be among those listed as making an impact!
$65 Billion in Federal Aid for Broadband
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This bill authorizes the historic allocation of $65 billion for broadband, which is a massive win for Digital Inclusion Advocates across the country!
MMWC announces the promotion of Samantha Garfinkel to Executive Director
Meta Mesh Wireless Communities announces the promotion of Samantha Garfinkel to Executive Director.
Meta Mesh Wireless Communities announces new Board of Directors executive leadership
Meta Mesh Wireless Communities announced today on its sixth anniversary a new slate of executives of its Board of Directors, led by new Board President Heidi Norman.
Cornell’s Stadium-sized Wi-Fi Upgrade
Behind the scenes of Cornell’s stadium-sized public Wi-Fi network.
Every1online Update: Homewood is online!
Meta Mesh is happy to announce that our Every1online network is online in Homewood!
Every1online Update: Our First Install!
We connected our first home to the Every1online network!
Coraopolis Tower Update
After months of planning, our relay has been installed on the Coraopolis water tower!
FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit
What you need to know about the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program.
Press Coverage
2022
2021
Technical.ly: Power Moves: Meta Mesh named an ED and Aurora has a new advisory council
Pitt News: Local nonprofit partners with Pitt to ‘bridge digital divide’
Technical.ly: With the launch of Every1online, Meta Mesh is bringing free internet to Pittsburgh residents
Pitt Wire: Home Installations Underway for Community Wi-Fi Pilot
Bloomberg CityLab: To Bridge the Digital Divide, Cities Tap Their Own Infrastructure
Technical.ly: Meta Mesh wants to use community wireless networks to bridge Pittsburgh’s digital divide
2020
A Pilot Project in Pittsburgh Solves the Problem of Low-Income Internet Access Programs
Community partners to broadcast free Wi-Fi for schoolchildren from top of Cathedral of Learning
Pitt Partners with Coalition to Connect Young Learners to the Internet
Local universities, non-profits collaborate to provide free wifi to communities in need
Local Universities, Nonprofit Provide Free Internet To K-12 Students
CMU Helps Provide Free Wi-Fi to Area Students
School of Computer Science Launches Educational Equity Office with $3 Million Grant
Carnegie Mellon Tackles the Digital Divide, Connects High-Need Students to Wi-Fi
Uptown Partners announces free public Wi-Fi for Uptown community
2019 and prior
Tustin Park is getting a high-tech makeover in Uptown – NEXTpittsburgh
Meta Mesh receives $120k grant to bring free WiFi to Pittsburgh – NEXTpittsburgh
Meta Mesh wants to get mesh network Wi-Fi to neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh – NEXTpittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s Allentown gets free wireless Internet- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Free wireless Internet is online on Warrington Ave. – South Pittsburgh Reporter
Note: From 2012 to October 2015, Meta Mesh was a for-profit company.