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<p>Hello again. Some months ago we contributed to a definition of
community networks for ARIN (American Registry for Internet
Numbers). With a few amendments, this is where that definition
stands at the moment. Could we adopt this as our official
definition? If so, I will have it added to our website.<br>
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community network is a network organized and operated by a
volunteer group, not-for-profit, non-profit, charitable
organization, or educational institution for the purpose of
providing free or low-cost connectivity, or other Information
Technology services to persons or entities within their community.
Critical functions may be handled by paid staff, but volunteers
play a large role in offering services available through community
networks."</p>
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