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Some Numbers And Stat's

Since this project forst started to roll out, on College Bank initially, the number of active users has been steadily increasing.  We have been developing the Mesh Network with quite and agile and open source approach: continuous improvemnts and integrations.  There have been some learning curves, stumbling blocks, and issues in need of a solution.  However, the numbers are showing that there is a good uptake on this totally no strings attached free offer.

The mesh is often reaching in excess of one thousand devices per day, and there's much more room fro growth!

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How The Mesh!

How the Mesh became an actual project.

We dare to try something different, and provide something of great value to the town of Rochdale.

Heritage Hackers used to help people reach public wifi by using empty tubes of pringes and USB WiFi adapters.

Network Names And Connections (SSIDs)

SSIDs is the name given to the broadcast identifier of a wireless network.  It stands for Service Set Identifier.  So Falinge_Co-Operative-Freenet is one SSID, and Freehold Co-operative Freenet is another SSID, as is Co-Operative_Rochdale_Open_WiFi.  If you install an extender to one of those SSIDs, it will be locked to that SSID.  More importantly it will have the same name but add

It's Outside The Box...

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WiFi From The Outside Rather Than From Within!

This is Free Civic WiFi being broadcast for outside your premesis, not from the inside: a bit like a TV signal. It might not reach inside all of your property, but a simple WiFi extender can help deliver coverage in them hard to reach places. Click the Read More for more details.

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About The Project

Rochdale Council in partnership with RBH have been funded by GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) to provide free high speed broadband to residents in College Bank and Lower Falinge.  Working with The Co-operative Heritage Trust and Co-operatives UK to operate the network and transmit the signal from Rochdale Pioneers Museum – any resident can access it any time of the day for work, learning, leisure and services. 

Some sites with adult content have been disabled for everyone’s safety and excessive downloading may be blocked to maintain optimum user experience. Let your friends and neighbours know about this great offer brought to you through the power of co-operation.

If you need any support or access to equipment then please contact us on 01706 926657 or email jobsandskills@rochdale.gov.uk 

This is the first phase of the rollout in your area and we will be adding information about the support and sessions planned for residents.