Beacons Network

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did I receive an email and who sent it?

A friend or family accessed one of our beacons and send you a message. This message was transmitted to our servers and we delivered it to your inbox.

Can I reply back to the sender?

You can reply to the senders as you would on a regular email. However, it's possible the sender won't have internet access temporarily and won't be able to read your email.

How much does the service cost?

It is free to send and receive any message through out network.

What is Beacon Networks?

Beacon Networks is a solution that allows people without internet access send a message to their loved ones. The solution is designed to operate in the aftermath of large scale disasters, when cellular networks and prower grids are down. The solution has two parts:

• Physical beacon. WiFi access point that users can join using a smartphone to send a message via satellite
• Website. Beacons.network is a server on the cloud that allow us to retrieve messages submitted to our physical beacons and deliver them

To make sure the maximum number of people can send a message to their loved ones, and due to the bandwidth limitations of satellite communications, users can only fill a predefined form with the following information:

• Personal contact, i.e., name, email address, phone number
• Status update telling how they are doing in terms of health, food, dwelling and clothing
• Message and a recipient's email (you)
• List of up to 5 people who were with them at the moment of filling the form (optional)
• Image taken with a phone (optional)

How can I contribute to the project?

Beacon Networks is currently at an early stage. If you have any question or comment, send us an email.