Telekomunikané
Telekomunikané is a term used in information and communication technology to describe a holistic approach to telecommunication that emphasizes communal participation, interoperability, and resilience. It is generally treated as a concept or framework rather than a single technology.
The term is a neologism that emerged in academic and policy discussions in the 2010s and 2020s,
Its core principles include open access to networks and services, federated and interoperable protocols, user empowerment
Technically, telekomunikané is associated with distributed and mesh-like infrastructures, edge computing, and the use of open
Applications include community networks for education and media, disaster response communications, participatory governance and civic tech,
Critics point to governance and interoperability challenges, potential fragmentation across incompatible systems, security risks in decentralized
See also: mesh networking, community networks, open standards, federated identity, digital rights.