Operating an off-grid internet system can be tricky. First, you need to get a connection to the internet, and then you need to set up access points to cover the area of your campus.
Internet Gateways
Cellular Fallback Router
The cheapest way to provide off-grid internet, if you have cellphone coverage in your area, is to use a Cellular Fallback Router. A fallback router uses a SIM card and cellular data plan as modem to connect your wi-fi network to the internet. It works in a very similar way to a wireless hotspot, but unlike a hotspot, you can connect to a router and operate Home Assistant. The main drawback to a Fallback router are low-transfer speeds, reliance on cell reception, relatively high cost to speed ratio, and typically there are data caps around 30GB, which will go fast with more than a few people.
Starlink
Starlink uses a direct satellite uplink to reach the internet, which means you can get high speed internet nearly anywhere on Earth, as long as you have an unobstructed view of the sky. A single starlink can provide decent speed and data, but will still struggle to provide fast, reliable internet for 10-30 people. It is still a considerable upgrade over a cell-based system, and is currently the best available option for remote locations without access to broadband or cell reception.
Radio Uplink
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