goTenna
goTenna (goTenna Inc.) is a Brooklyn, New York-based startup that designs and develops technologies for off-grid and decentralized communications. goTenna devices pair with smartphones and, through intelligent mobile ad hoc networking protocols, enable users to send texts and share locations on a peer-to-peer basis, foregoing the need for centralized communications infrastructure of any kind.[1]
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Privately held company | |
Founded | November 2012 |
Founders | Daniela Perdomo, Jorge Perdomo |
Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Brands | goTenna, goTenna Mesh, goTenna Pro, goTenna Plus |
Website | gotenna |
History
The idea for goTenna came to siblings Daniela and Jorge Perdomo in November 2012 after Hurricane Sandy knocked out 25 percent of cell towers, and caused outages for 25 percent of Internet services, across 10 states on the East Coast.[2][3] Officially incorporated in April 2013,[4] the company's stated goal is to build “people-powered peer-to-peer communication systems” reducing our reliance on cell towers and wifi routers, and providing anyone the ability to create a network on their terms.[5]
In September 2016, goTenna launched goTenna Plus, a, subscription-based upgrade to the goTenna applications, which includes the capability to use other goTenna users as gateways to relay messages through to traditional SMS networks.[6] The company also released its software development kit, enabling developers to create new applications using goTenna hardware.[7] However, its license does not permit use with open source copyleft licenses.[8] Around the same time, goTenna unveiled a second-generation device: goTenna Mesh, the first consumer-ready mesh network of its kind, available to 49 countries.[9] In March 2017, the company announced its goTenna Pro line, for professional mobile radio communications needs.[10]
Awards
- CES Innovation Award 2017: Tech for a Better World[11]
- CES Innovation Award 2017: Wireless Accessory[11]
- Industrial Designers Society of America – IDEA 2016 Gold[12]
- Edison Awards Gold – Innovative Services[13]
- CES Innovation Award 2015: Tech for a Better World[14]
- CES Innovation Award 2015: Wireless Accessory[14]
- Fast Company 2015 Innovation by Design[15]
- Core77 2015 Design Awards[16]
- Inc. Magazine Best of Design Finalist 2015[17]
See also
- Beartooth Radio – another off-grid communication company
References
- Statt, Nick. "GoTenna creates a cell network out of thin air anywhere on Earth". CNET.com. CNET. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- Rhodes, Margaret. "A Pocket-Sized Antenna That Lets You Text Even in a Disaster Like Sandy". wired.com. Wired. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- Goldman, David. "Sandy knocks out 25% of cell service in its path". money.cnn.com. CNN. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- "Division of Corporations - Filing". icis.corp.delaware.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
- "About Us". gotenna.com. goTenna. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- Rose, Brent (2016-09-30). "The New GoTenna Could Make the Backcountry Safer—If People Use It". Outside Online. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
- Weller, Chris. "These portable antennas let you send texts with friends, even when you don't have service". businessinsider.com. Business Insider. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
- "SDK LICENSE AGREEMENT". gotenna.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-28.
- Flamm, Matthew. "Sandy-inspired texting tool now helping Sandy survivors". Crain's New York Business. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- Coldewey, Devin. "GoTenna Pro meshing radio aspires to deploy next to rescue, fire and security teams". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- ces.tech. CTA http://www.ces.tech/Events-Experiences/CES-Innovation-Awards-Program/CES-Innovation-Awards.aspx. Retrieved 28 November 2016. Missing or empty
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(help) - "Going for the Gold: #IDSAIDEA Reveals Global Design Winners". www.idsa.org. Industrial Designers Society of America. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- "2016 Edison Awards Winners". www.edisonawards.com. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- "2015 CES Innovation Awards" (PDF). CE.org. Consumer Electronics Association. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- "The 2015 Innovation By Design Awards Winners: Product Design". fastcodesign.com. Fast Company. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- "goTenna". core77.com. Core77. Archived from the original on 7 September 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- Cox, Edward. "2015 Best in Class Awards: Meet the Finalists". inc.com. Mansueto Ventures. Retrieved 27 October 2015.