What is BridgeNet

Dial-up Service

BridgeNet is made available to you for an affordable annual fee, only $120 per year. 

That’s only $10.00 per month! 

Note: a one year non-refundable subscription is required and for city of Racine area only.

BridgeNet is operated by Tech Corps Wisconsin, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been placing technology into the hands of children over the past 12 plus years. All BridgeNet proceeds go directly toward bridging the digital divide in our community. 

To activate your own BridgeNet account, or for more information about the BridgeNet service, please contact Tech Corps Wisconsin at 262-619-0931, or by email at info@tcw.org

Who We Are

Tech Corps Wisconsin, Inc (TCW) is a ten plus year old non-profit volunteer group in the business of providing access to computer technology for those who traditionally do not have access. 

We serve schools of all kinds, non-profit agencies working with children and low income families. This service includes using volunteers and staff to provide refurbished computer systems, training, technical support, and Internet access to these clients. 

We accomplish this goal by receiving surplus equipment from organizations throughout Southeast Wisconsin, repairing and upgrading that equipment and returning it back out into the community to accomplish our social mission. We also serve as a training ground for our volunteers and interns to obtain real world experience. 

What is the Internet?

The Internet is all about communication, participation, and education.

·         Do you want to communicate with friends and family?

·         Do you want to participate in the political process?

·         Do you have interests or hobbies to pursue?

·         What if you could provide your children with a powerful tool that would enhance the quality of their schoolwork?

·         What if you could have the latest news, sports, and weather updates available at your fingertips?

·         All of this and so much more are waiting for you on the Internet!

Services-Dial-Up

(Providing Internet since 2002)

• We have 100 plus modems and can handle thousands of customers for email and web access.
• 28.8/56kbps connection speeds
• Never get a busy signal

Donations

All donations to Tech Corps Wisconsin, Inc, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, are tax-deductible. If you are interested in supporting Tech Corps Wisconsin with a cash donation, please make your check payable to Tech Corps Wisconsin, Inc. at the address below. We also accept donations of computer equipment. 

For more information contact:

Tech Corps Wisconsin, Inc.

2051 Lathrop Ave.

Racine, WI 53405

262-619-0931

Fax 262-898-1560

info@tcw.org

www.tcw.org

TCW prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, gender orientation, or marital or family status.

BridgeNet

Internet Services

For Schools, Non-Profits, Business and Residential

BridgeNet is a highly affordable, locally operated non-profit dial-up Internet Service Provider.

Technical Support Information

Wireless Broadband Service (residential)

Availability is currently pending.

BridgeNet is made available to you for an affordable annual fee, only $200 per year. 

That’s only $16.66 per month!

 *Purchase and installation of CPE may be required to receive the wireless signal. 

Note: a one year non-refundable subscription is required and is only for specific geographical areas of the city of Racine area only.

• TCW BridgeNet uses the wireless broadband network to deliver Internet and email services to clients at 2-5mbps speed in both directions.
• TCW BridgeNet uses the network to deliver antivirus updates, MS Windows security updates, antispyware updates directly to computers without user intervention.
• TCW BridgeNet also provides real-time and scheduled virus and spyware scanning and repair of these systems. This protects our network, protects the Internet at large and reduces support costs.
• TCW BridgeNet uses the network to troubleshoot and repair software and configuration related problems via remote control, eliminating the need for the computer to come in for minor problems and user training issues. (immediate rather than 2-3 day turnaround)
• TCW BridgeNet provides a computer quarantine system which prevents non-updated or virus infected computers from connecting to the Internet until updated and cleaned. (2008 timeframe) This protects our network, protects the Internet at large and reduces support costs.
• Recipients renew service at end of one year. Renewal also extends technical support for an additional year.
• TCW BridgeNet using the network as a base for expansion into further geographic areas, providing service to both commercial and residential customers, including the general public at below market rates.

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• March 21, 2003 - BridgeNet site went live
• April 2005 BridgeNet goes open to the public
• January 2006 cost goes from $100 to $120 per year
• September 2008 we have webmail available at www.webmail.tcw.org
• Summer 2009 BridgeNet broadband wireless goes live @$200 per year (additional equipment may be required to receive signal)