We seek to address a dilemma that many wireless practitioners, activists and entrepreneurs are facing constantly.

When asked if all the technology ingredients needed for starting a wireless project are freely available, we answer 'yes'.

However, when asked ''how'' to get started, we have to admit that: * it is not quite so easy (yet), * it will take a bit of fumbling and skills, * while 80% of all needed parts are there, 20% and the finished bundle are still missing

...and so forth.

Thus, successful startups - and we have seen a few of those - still largely depend on the "one skilled enthusiast" approach.

While this approach produces admirable case stories, it is not a path the vast majority of people can take.

The WISP in a box project will take the best known ingredients from the libré software world and: * Bundle them * Make them easy to use * Put them on low cost, low power hardware (which will be solar powered)

To create: * An easy-to use-and-run Wireless ISP box

And make this product available to: * entrepreneurs * activists * movers of all kinds

In order to: * Help bring connectivity to underserviced, underprivileged and overcharged communities in Africa.