# Church Connectivity Projects This Protestant Church Internet Initiative Increases Wifi Connection By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-06-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/church-internet References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/germanys-connected-churches-offer-free-wifi/) & [godspot.de](http://www.godspot.de/) This church Internet initiative gives connected congregations access to [free wifi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-social-caf). Godspot provides free Internet to people inside or nearby churches that are a part of the German network. This service began with 220 participating churches, with plans to extend to 3000 protestant churches located in the Berlin-Brandenburg area by May 2017. Religious leaders hope Godspots will get Germany caught up compared to other European states' connectivity. When users access a Godspot, they are directed to a homepage containing information on the local faith community, the [church building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church) and other Christianity-themed content. This church Internet project not only speaks to the importance of [widespread connectivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsofts-airband), but also indicates how religious institutions some may regard as irrelevant are able to be ground-breaking and forward-thinking in areas such as technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Free Wifi for Churches:** This trend highlights the increasing demand for free wifi access in religious institutions, creating opportunities for churches to better connect with their congregations and offer digital services. - **Church Internet Initiatives:** This trend showcases the adoption of internet initiatives by religious organizations, opening doors for disruptive innovation in the form of digital content delivery and community engagement. - **Religious Institutions and Technology:** This trend explores the intersection of technology and religious institutions, presenting opportunities for churches to embrace disruptive innovation and leverage digital tools for outreach and communication. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology Services:** The technology services industry can provide churches with the necessary infrastructure and expertise to implement and maintain wifi connectivity and digital initiatives. - **Digital Content Creation:** The digital content creation industry can work with churches to develop engaging and informative online platforms that showcase faith communities and Christian-themed content. - **Internet Service Providers:** Internet service providers can collaborate with religious institutions to offer affordable or sponsored wifi solutions, expanding their reach and connecting more people to the internet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Church Locator Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-nearby-churches.md) - [Holistic Spiritual Journey Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiritual-journey.md) - [Faith-First Online Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mission.md) - [WiFi 7-Enabled Internet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee-full-fibre-broadband.md) - [Social Good Computer Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technological-barriers.md) - [Affordable Wi-Fi Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-wifi.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Agriculture-Focused IoT Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsofts-airband.md)