Grid Telecom, a telecommunications subsidiary of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO), is contributing to the enhancement of broadband connectivity in remote rural areas of Sarantaporo, Elassona, in Thessaly. This initiative leverages the company’s optical infrastructure in collaboration with the Sarantaporo.gr Non Profit Organization.
As part of its first sponsorship initiative, Grid Telecom is providing free capacity services to connect the Sarantaporo.gr Wireless Community Network with the National Infrastructures for Research and Technology Network (GRNET SA), one of the country’s largest public technology organizations.
By connecting the Sarantaporo.gr Wireless Community Network to the nearest Data Center where GRNET has a presence through Grid Telecom’s infrastructure, the quality and speed of telecommunications services in the area will be significantly improved. This development will reduce the digital divide and facilitate the implementation of innovative solutions.
Sarantaporo.gr Non Profit Organization is a citizen-led volunteer initiative and a partner of GRNET, dedicated to improving internet access in the broader Sarantaporo region for the benefit of residents, students, and visitors. Its efforts have been recognized globally by the European Commission, IEEE, and the Internet Society.
The Sarantaporo.gr Wireless Community Network is a proven and long-standing example of user-driven broadband development. It is designed to support operations such as community clinics for e-prescriptions, public facilities, and to enable internet connectivity for remote livestock farms and agricultural businesses. Additionally, it supports educational initiatives that enhance the digital skills of the local population.
About Grid Telecom
Grid Telecom was established in January 2019 as a 100% subsidiary of the Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO). It serves as IPTO’s vehicle for delivering wholesale telecommunications services and integrated solutions to national and international providers. With a domestic terrestrial and submarine fiber-optic network exceeding 6,000 kilometers, it connects most Greek islands to the mainland backbone network. Grid Telecom offers dark fiber leasing, capacity services, and achieves optimal routing, network diversification, maximum security, and minimal latency. The company is also expanding its international cable network, supported by a cutting-edge DWDM optical network, providing ultra-high-speed services and colocation facilities at IPTO substations across Greece.
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About Sarantaporo.gr Non Profit Organization
Sarantaporo.gr Non Profit Organization was founded in 2013 as a nonprofit organization with the mission of developing and maintaining the Sarantaporo.gr Wireless Community Network in the Sarantaporo area of Elassona and other remote regions. This public-interest telecommunications network provides internet access to residents, students, and visitors, offering services often taken for granted elsewhere.
The organization also promotes digital skills through educational initiatives, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaborative efforts to improve the quality of life in these communities. Its ultimate goal is to bridge the digital divide and create opportunities for young people. Sarantaporo.gr Non Profit Organization has received global recognition from the European Commission, IEEE, and the Internet Society.
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