Nonprofit Partners
Internet Co-op Bandwidth
Offices Globally
Nonprofit Savings on Internet
Empowering Nonprofits to Help One Another Save
Our Wholesale Internet Co-op is designed exclusively for nonprofits in need of affordable, reliable internet for their regional offices. Participating NGOs—largely in Africa—save on better, faster internet while partnering with fellow nonprofits.
Reduce Costs
With savings often reaching 70% per month on internet, this program is smart for nonprofits big and small.
Work Reliably
Cost hikes, internet downtimes, and turbulent rates can finally be a thing of the past for your regional offices.
Connect With Nonprofits
By banding together, nonprofits inside our program model the power of working together and save money that can be put toward outreach programs in
Improve Collaboration
Stable, high-speed internet will allow your team members to stay motivated, connected, and productive.
Empowering Nonprofits to Help One Another Save
Our Wholesale Internet Co-op is designed exclusively for nonprofits in need of affordable, reliable internet for their regional offices. Participating NGOs—largely in Africa—save on better, faster internet while partnering with fellow nonprofits.
Reduce Costs
With savings often reaching 70% per month on internet, this program is smart for nonprofits big and small.
Work Reliably
Cost hikes, internet downtimes, and turbulent rates can finally be a thing of the past for your regional offices.
Connect With Nonprofits
By banding together, nonprofits inside our program model the power of working together and save money that can be put toward outreach programs in
Improve Collaboration
Stable, high-speed internet will allow your team members to stay motivated, connected, and productive.
Creating Networks, Creating Community, Creating Change
Lagging internet is a massive headache—especially for NGO staff located across Africa. We saw firsthand the handicap this caused and decided to create the first cooperative program designed to leverage relationships with Internet Service Providers and fellow nonprofits to ensure everyone stays connected.
Here’s how it works. When two or more nonprofits in a specific region buy internet as a group, prices drop for all participants. And at scale, this can easily become monthly discounts of 30-70% or more. It’s a powerful demonstration of the power of working together. Ultimately, you spend less on technology and more on furthering the causes you care about.
The more nonprofits that join, the more effective the program becomes. You don’t pay us—our mission is to serve you—and help you replace high internet overhead with faster, more affordable internet you can finally rely on.
How It Works
1
Request a Quote
We’ll learn about your organization and walk you through the benefits.
2
Join the Co-op and Place Your Order
We’ll manage the installation alongside your chosen Internet Service Provider.
3
Have Peace of Mind That Your Technology Positions You to Further Your Mission
See how reliable internet, favorable terms, and ongoing support from a community of like-minded NGOs enable you to serve others with confidence.
What Could You Do With Thousands Saved Each Month?
Our program participants are able to utilize their internet savings to further their mission.
Co-op nonprofits spend their savings on:
Helping refugees find their new home | |
Administering vaccinations for life-threatening diseases | |
Saving the lives of women and children seeking safety | |
Providing health examinations in remote, rural regions | |
Raising awareness of important social, economic, and environmental issues | |
Caring for those diagnosed with AIDS | |
Equiping communities with the food, water, and resources they need to thrive | |
Cell | (and so much more) |
Reduce your monthly internet costs and start putting your savings to good use.
How It Works
1
Request a Quote
We’ll learn about your organization and walk you through the benefits.
2
Join the Co-op and Place Your Order
We’ll manage the installation alongside your chosen Internet Service Provider.
3
Have Peace of Mind That Your Technology Positions You to Further Your Mission
See how reliable internet, favorable terms, and ongoing support from a community of like-minded NGOs enable you to serve others with confidence.
What Could You Do With Thousands Saved Each Month?
Our program participants are able to utilize their internet savings to further their mission.
Co-op nonprofits spend their savings on:
Helping refugees find their new home | |
Administering vaccinations for life-threatening diseases | |
Saving the lives of women and children seeking safety | |
Providing health examinations in remote, rural regions | |
Raising awareness of important social, economic, and environmental issues | |
Caring for those diagnosed with AIDS | |
Equiping communities with the food, water, and resources they need to thrive | |
Cell | (and so much more) |
Reduce your monthly internet costs and start putting your savings to good use.
See Our Program in Action in Uganda
In Uganda, an area in which we’ve worked for 6.5 years, here’s an example of what a local nonprofit can save.
Typically, in Ugandan cities such as Kampala or Entebbe, the price per megabyte is around $100. However, as more megabytes are purchased, the price continues to lower. For example:
Current ISP price is $75 per MB
T4G’s Internet Co-op price is $30 per MB
= Savings of 60%
The more megabytes purchased, the more nonprofits will save. Currently, one of our Co-ops in Uganda has a price of just $30 per megabyte. With more nonprofits joining, it will soon be reduced to $25 per megabyte.
This means an average of 60% in savings for each nonprofit that joins the program.
*These rates frequently change and this example is representative of the kind of rates you can expect when working with us—not guarantees.
The Solution to Your International Internet Challenges
Access High-Quality
Internet
Stay on budget while still getting the fast internet you need to get things done.
Work With the Best
Internet Service Providers
Telecom4Good thoroughly vets all ISPs before welcoming them into our program.
Reduce Stress
Kick poor connection to the curb and alleviate your IT headaches in the process.
Gain a Trusted
IT Partner
You’ll feel confident knowing you have an experienced partner ready to help you find quality, affordable internet across the globe.
Improve Productivity
Share your new program with stakeholders knowing your team can remain productive no matter when they’re working.
Enhance
User Experience
Reduce downtime and stay up and running with internet you can depend on.
Connecting NGOs and ISPs
“Before working with Telecom4Good, we just crossed our fingers, especially for ISPs abroad. We have IT people in each country, but at headquarters, we can’t know the right resources in that many locations. I’m glad Telecom4Good does. It was Telecom4Good’s help with contracting that allowed us to find the best ISPs—there was no other way we could have done that in all our countries without support. Their facilitation for pricing and understanding of how other NGOs use their services to set up with an ISP was also valuable. It’s not a question of engineering, but rather connecting people.”
Marc Nations
Systems Administrator at Women for Women’s International
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re considering joining the Wholesale Internet Co-op, know we’re here to help you make an informed decision.
Nonprofits are able to save anywhere from 30 to 70% on their monthly internet costs when they participate in the program.
Choosing the right ISP is extremely important. When Telecom4Good negotiates with an ISP, we test and monitor the quality of their internet for more than 60 days before allowing them to join.
We also ask all ISPs for nonprofit references to ensure they’re experienced in resolving network outages and working alongside nonprofits of all sizes. Our team is thorough in our vetting of all ISPs, so program participants can rest easy knowing they’re getting the high-quality internet they need to meet their goals.
If you’d like to increase or decrease your bandwidth, our support staff will work alongside your ISP to ensure your upgrade or downgrade is completed both quickly and correctly.
No – no two nonprofits have the same needs, and no two nonprofits are required to utilize the same budget, bandwidth, etc. We will connect each nonprofit with their ISP separately, with no programmatic or budgetary commitments based on other program participants.
By participating in the Internet Co-op, you can purchase internet at a group rate – which is more affordable than purchasing on your own. For example, if you have 10 megs of bandwidth at your office, you will pay the price of 10 megs. However, as part of the Co-Op, you can purchase your internet based on the total amount needed in your Co-Op area. So, if you and the nonprofits around you need 75 megs of internet, you can purchase this internet at the 75-meg price, saving anywhere from 30-70% each month.
It’s important to note that nonprofits are not paying Telecom4Good for their internet service. Each nonprofit pays their ISP, which we help connect them with. Telecom4Good itself is not an internet service provider.
Currently, the program is based outside of the U.S., with most nonprofits coming from Africa. We can provide discounts from ISPs inside the U.S. but do not currently have an Internet Co-op Program that leverages group buying in this country.
Interested in a co-op that’s not currently in place? Schedule a consultation so we can learn more about your needs and location.
We work with all nonprofits feeling the growing pains of slow internet. Your mission matters to us. We want you to have the internet you need to care for others with confidence.
Our process is simple and straightforward, allowing you to get the answers you need to determine whether or not you want to join the program. Simply request a quote, and our team will be in touch to learn more about your internet challenges and how we can help.