DataCup Joins the Internet Offline (IO) Consortium: Advancing Digital Accessibility Everywhere

We are proud to announce that DataCup is now an official member of the Internet Offline (IO) Consortium, an international alliance dedicated to creating a more inclusive, resilient, and accessible Internet.

By joining the consortium, we reaffirm a core belief: access to information and digital services should not be dependent solely on Internet connectivity. Too many regions around the world remain digitally excluded due to unstable or nonexistent infrastructure. At DataCup, we believe this can — and must — change now.Internet Offline ici...

What Is the IO Consortium?

The Internet Offline (IO) Consortium brings together companies, NGOs, research institutions, and public sector organizations around a shared goal: to develop standards, tools, and practices that enable Internet content and services to reach areas with limited or no connectivity. Its key missions include:

Promoting offline-first technologies and minimal-connectivity approaches 

Standardizing protocols and formats for an Internet accessible without constant connection 

Pooling research and development efforts 

Raising awareness among policymakers about the importance of an Internet beyond bandwidth

The consortium also published the landmark white paper, The Power of Offline Internet, which lays the technical, social, and policy foundations for this emerging paradigm.

Why Is DataCup Getting Involved?

Since our inception, DataCup has been building practical solutions to make digital information available anywhere— regardless of network quality. Our technologies rely on smart local servers, offline-accessible interfaces, and portable devices that deliver a fully functional local Internet, even without external connectivity. By joining the IO Consortium, we:

Contribute to the development of international standards that will shape the future of Offline Internet  

Share our field experience, working alongside local communities, NGOs, educators, and technical partners in diverse environments  

Collaborate with international partners to maximize the impact of our solutions — especially in education, healthcare, crisis management, and rural development

What This Means in Practice

Becoming a member of the IO Consortium also grants us access to a global expert network, dedicated working groups (protocols, content, governance), and collaborative synergies that accelerate innovation for the people who need it most.

This partnership will help us enhance our products, strengthen interoperability with other open-source or proprietary initiatives, and actively contribute to global discussions on the future of a truly universal Internet.

Toward an Internet for All, Now

By joining the IO Consortium, DataCup deepens its commitment to impact: making digital tools accessible, useful, and sustainable — even without connectivity.

We believe that a decentralized, resilient, and locally adapted Internet is not only possible but essential for building a fair digital future. With this new step, we are better equipped to advance that vision — together with others who share our values.

-> Learn more about the IO Consortium and read The Power of Offline Internet white paper:  The-Power-of-Offline-Internet.pdf

-> Explore DataCup’s solutions for Offline Internet: Home | DataCup | Your Data. Anywhere.