| Congratulations WiFi Dabba. It seems there has been an overhaul of the company since I last checked them out in January. Key changes I could immediately see from their current website- • Inexpensive WiFi Mesh service targeted at mobile users, small shops (1GB/1 INR) -> Broadband service aimed at homes and offices (Although the backend still seems to be their FSOC). • WiFi Dabba India Pvt. Ltd. -> Delaware C Corp. • Raising funds by selling PoP. I (we?) would love to hear what led to these overhaul? @mildlyclassic. I've been an advocate for Non-Cellular mobile Internet[1] in India and was eager to see WiFi Dabba venturing into this space, now that broadband seems to be their focus I'm bit sad although I understand if fighting the oligopoly's cheap cellular Internet(coupled with free voice calls) is an unwinnable battle for small startup building the ecosystem(innovative computer networking) from scratch. Then again I'm excited to see the sale of PoPs, as I've been advocating for monetary incentives in sharing Internet[2] as well. Although WiFi Dabba's PoP isn't directly related to that, distributing the ownership of network is very exciting. I hope it ends profitable to both the company and its investors. Recent reports said Internet penetration in India is limited to ~40% in Cities and ~15% in rural areas; So obviously there's a huge need gap in the country and attempts improve that through existing Internet players has repeatedly yielded disappointing results. My previous startup was involved in VSAT services for in-flight entertainment system through a major U.S. Telecom, I've worked with several talented Network Engineers in the country, I hope some of them get motivated by WiFi Dabba to start their own network startups and bridge the need gap. [1]https://needgap.com/problems/51-non-cellular-network-mobile-... [2]https://needgap.com/problems/52-sharing-wifi-network-with-st... |