Forum Post: What to do if the govt shuts down cell/wifi at a protest:
Posted 11 years ago on April 18, 2013, 5:39 p.m. EST by thenewgreen
(170)
This content is user submitted and not an official statement
Communication is a key component of mobilization. When at a rally or protest, the govt could potentially block cellular and wifi capabilities. That could be a reason to get TIN CAN. Be prepared:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hubski/tin-can-text-messages-without-the-internet?ref=live
Help us make this a reality. We may need it.
Keep up the good fight!
[Removed]
It is one of those things you will not realize you need till you need it. Beyond utility, it could also be interesting to see how information travels like this. Scaling will be the issue. I hope it comes to fruition. Thanks for the reply.
Local area networks are not a big issue for those in the know.
Power isn't a problem either. Most appliances in the coms range are stepped down to voltages applicable to DC 12V or lower.