Last month, a friend of mine travelled from Nigeria to South Africa for a programme that lasted for 3 weeks. He needed to keep in touch with us and have access to the programmes we run in our school here in Nigeria via WhatsApp and other social media platforms through which we interact. He also did not want to get a new line since he is staying for just 3 weeks. At a point, he began to lament that he could not cope with the exorbitant charge of browsing in South Africa with a Nigerian line. This compelled him to buy a South African line, register it with their regulatory body before he started using it. And of course, the new South African line expired when he left the country. He was never going to use the line in Nigeria.
Have you ever had the horrendous experience of downloading a big file or wanting to send a big file to someone and you have to wait till eternity before you succeed in doing so? Sometimes, the file fails to send or download because of network interruption even after you have spent so much time, patiently waiting for it to send or download successfully. It is always an agonising experience.
A good number of people worry about what they send across the internet these days for fear of lack of security and privacy. This is particularly true for those in public positions whose information are very vital and can be used against them or to attack their positions if such information get to the hands of their detractors.
What if you have an internet service where you do not have to worry about your location or bother about the efficiency of the service your ISP(Internet Service Provider) would offer? This and solutions to the other problems raised above and much more are what [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) has come to offer.
[Source: BandZ website](https://bandz.network/)
# What is [BandZ](https://bandz.network/)
[BandZ](https://bandz.network/) stands for bandwidth. Bandwidth is the unit for which the internet we use is measured. It is the volume of information you can send or receive in the internet per unit time. It is usually measured in bits per second. This explains why we talk about kilobytes(1000 bits) per second and/or megabytes (100,000,000) bits per second. An internet connection with a larger bandwidth will have the capacity to execute task faster than one with a lower bandwidth.
[Source](https://cdn.ttgtmedia.com/rms/onlineImages/bandwidth_wire_mobile.jpg)
[BandZ](https://bandz.network/) network is an invention aimed to revolutionize our access to the internet by decentralizing the internet through the creation of a global extranet using the blockchain technology. Currently, we have access to the blockchain using the internet; with
[BandZ](https://bandz.network/) the vice-versa will be possible. [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) will enable users to obtain and exchange bandwidth, VPNs(Virtual Private networks) and other services. All these will be done using the principle of decentralization thereby averting any intermediary from disrupting your information free flow or have access to your personal data. You will be able to control your data and also be sure of your guaranteed security as a user.
# How [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) Will Change the Internet Access Industry
**Secured VPN**: A VPN allows a user's device( computer, smart phone, etc) to create a secure network connection with another network over the internet. Thus, a user can have access to information restricted to other regions through VPN and at the same time have his details and browsing information protected from the public and their interruption. [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) offers a secure VPN. Using [BandZ](https://bandz.network/), there will not be any need of expressing fear of information leakage because of its end-to-end encryption.
**Elimination of Infrastructural Limitations**: We live at a time of accelerating technological changes. Giving the vast array of devices in the world today, there should be no limitation to internet usage and information transfer or retrieval. This however is not the case. There are remote places where one cannot have access to internet simply because of dearth of necessary infrastructure to ensure people living in those areas have access to the internet. Inability of the ISP(Internet Service Providers) to provide such infrastructures to such places chiefly account for this. With [BandZ](https://bandz.network/), this issue will be nipped in the bud. Also, mesh network offered by [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) would empower smart devices to peer and exchange data thereby ensuring that access to the internet becomes less problematic.
**No Restrictions to Internet Usage, Home or Abroad:** Since bandwidth can be bought with [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) (BNZ) token at fair local prices anywhere despite location, this will ensure unrestricted access to the Internet. You do not have to change your line or get the line of the country you visited before you can have access to the internet. You equally do not need to roam which cost a lot of money. Thus, [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) will not only guarantee unrestricted access to the internet, it will also save costs for users especially when they move from one location to another.
**Modification of the Current Internet Market:** A good number of those who currently use VPN cannot vouch for the companies who offer such services. They are at risk of having their information revealed if such companies are not trustworthy. The current market requires users to make payments and register for VPN services. Users therefore leave their information with these companies during registration. [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) offers VPN decentralization. No user will have to submit his details to any central authority who will or might control their data. Users therefore have full control of their data thereby eliminating the challenge the current centralized market impose on users.
**Efficient Internet Usage:** A user may decide to calculate the bandwidth to buy depending on the quantity of work he intends to do. He only needs to have such bandwidth transferred to him by a dealer or someone using BandZ network in exchange for the [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) token. Also, users will be sure of the bandwidth they are receiving and will not be at risk of undue manipulations by ISPs.
# Who Can Benefit From Being Able To Exchange Bandwidth
Almost everyone will benefit from this technology. These include but not limited to:
The novice users who will no longer be at risk of having their data manipulated by their ISPs or who cannot categorically explain if they are getting values for the services offered to them in the current traditional method.
Travellers to other countries who do not need to rely on international data again which is very expensive. With [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) network, they can readily engage in bandwidth exchange and enjoy the internet as they like.
[Source](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/zZPEIktocu_nVw5NzVzhbw_wEwcsM5WM8LRD13T6eh2dVaXyAGih9ibuRBre9ml7N5Wh-AXU4Qhp5_WVBYQJASrE9MSjZ-w=w440-h334-nc)
People whose work require large information transfer. These people spend a lot of money in the traditional data method due to lack of decentralization. Sometimes, infrastructural limitations in some places make them not to get full value of the internet services they paid for. Imagine wasting so much megabyte downloading a file and it fails abruptly due to poor network. [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) will put an end to this.
Those who wish to maintain their confidentiality without restriction to the internet. Many of us, if not everyone of us, fall into this category.
# Mesh Network and Advantages
Mesh network ensures all devices are connected to one another's node directly and dynamically without any form of hierarchy or reference to any particular central node. In mesh network, the connection extends to as many nodes as possible. For a better understanding of this, see a node as a connection point.
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[Source](https://www.google.com.ng/search?q=mesh+networks&client=ucweb-b-bookmark&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwifm7PGwN3bAhVIK8AKHTfUBboQ_AUICSgB&biw=360&bih=567#imgrc=8x44Z-jKtpyULM:&isa=y&spf=1529334930352)
The advantage of mesh network is that there is no central node which if it fails will disrupt the entire connection. All the nodes participate in information relay. In a situation where one or more nodes fail, others have the ability to self-configure. This will reduce maintenance cost and ensures engendered faults are well tolerated in the system without disrupting the connection.
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[Source: BandZ White paper](https://drive.google.com/open?id=13i61yVIGf_sBzVSIutg_6880YKPCnwAi)
However, highly standardized, neutral mesh connection do not exist. It is the vision of BandZ network to create such a novel idea that will bring more value to internet. This means that BandZ network is opened to more opportunities that will create more value in the system.
# [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) Use Cases
**Case One:** Let us use my friend who travelled to south Africa of recent to illustrate [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) use case. He found it difficult to use Wi-Fi service available in the school he went for the programme. This is because the Wi-Fi was passworded and only those who were authorized to use it have the password. He was roaming with his Nigerian MTN line. The cost was unbearable for him. The only option left for him was to buy a native South African line. He only used the line for 3 weeks. This amounted to additional waste of money. With [BandZ](https://bandz.network/), none of this would be necessary. He will go to BandZ network and locate someone who can send him the bandwidth that will be enough for him and exchange the bandwidth with the [BandZ](https://bandz.network/)(BNZ) token while maintaining his Nigerian line. He can get as many bandwidth as he wants at fair price from anyone using [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) network.
**Case two:** Sam does not need so much data to send a file across to another company. Meanwhile, all the ISPs in his country have fixed data they sell at certain prices. For example in Nigeria, ISPs like MTN, Globacom sell 1GB of data for one thousand naira. Sam does not have up to one thousand naira and he needs about 600mb of data. Sam goes to [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) network, locate someone who is willing to exchange bandwidth, give the person the [BandZ](https://bandz.network/)(BNZ) token for the exact bandwidth he needs for his work and the person sends Sam the bandwidth. Sam is happy. He was able to get the bandwidth he wants for his job without buying excess which he does not need.
**Case Three:** Ahmed in Mecca saw a great opportunity to earn some BandZ token when Muslim faithfuls come for Hajj. Ahmed offered to sell bandwidth to the pilgrims who use them to send pictures of their adventure in the holy land to their friends and families. Ahmed may decide to sell his token or use it to acquire more bandwidth on the BandZ network for further business or usage for himself.
# [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) (BNZ) Token
This is at the centre of economy of [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) technology. It is used to exchange for bandwidth and perform other functions such as acquiring VPN in the blockchain.
[BandZ](https://bandz.network/) is doing an airdrop to enable users have some token to perform some functions in [BandZ](https://bandz.network/).
Information about the airdrop can be assessed [here](https://airdropalert.com/airdrop/BandZ-Exclusive-Airdrop)
Check out BandZ intro video
https://youtu.be/RA8NSMhXiWA
You can know more about [BandZ](https://bandz.network/) by visiting their website and other social media platforms below
[BandZ Website](https://bandz.network/)
[BandZ White paper](https://drive.google.com/file/d/13i61yVIGf_sBzVSIutg_6880YKPCnwAi/view)
[BandZ Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/Bandz_Network)
[BandZ Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BandzNetwork/)
[BandZ LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bandz-network/)
[BandZ reddit](https://www.reddit.com/user/BandzNetwork)
[BandZ Github](https://www.github.com/bandz-network)
[BandZ Telegram](https://t.me/joinchat/G9AwWUXTuSj-c32SrIQhGA)
[BandZ YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxAXtC4bCNeLoeW88QUDSg)
This is an entry for @originalworks' BandZ sponsored writing contest. You can access the contest [here](https://steemit.com/crypto/@originalworks/470-steem-60-bonuses-sponsored-writing-contest-bandz)
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