...box : bridging the virtual divide
The box community extends to the real world. Box locations are physical spaces for box people to interact.
In areas where internet is sparse, box locations offer a communications focal point for a village/town/area.
By creating a space where boxes live, the range of services and strength of community can be increased.
- initial sales, signup, and training, with people you know and can go back to see.
- get help, updates, repairs, advice.
- buy and sell online without access to credit services by paying cash.
- carry out banking, business, and other services directly with real actors (banks, insurance, credit).
- access the internet, backup data.
- bluetooth reactive noticeboard, businesses and people can leave their cards/fliers/adverts
- ...box staff provide business supervisory and assistance (virtual signatures)