# Crowdsourced Internet Apps Fon Uses a Shared Economy Structure to Offer Global Wi-Fi Access By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-01-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowdsourced-internet References: [fon](https://fon.com/fon-community-wifi/) Crowdsourced internet provider Fon offers easy and affordable web access with its Community Wi-Fi service. In addition to setting up 'Fon Spots' -- [Wi-Fi hotspots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connectivity-platform) set up across cities like Paris, Amsterdam and Tokyo -- the company allows users to purchase an internet access pass that helps them stay connected anywhere and anytime. While residential and [mobile data plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoam-esim) can feature expensive fees and less than fast internet access, Fon's crowdsourced internet service ensures speed and efficiency. The service cuts user costs and is ideal for [frequent travelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roamr-for-friends). In addition to providing global Internet access for those on the go, Fon also lets users book Wi-Fi access in advance when travelling to France and the United Kingdom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crowdsourced Internet Services:** Fon's use of a shared economy structure for internet access opens up opportunities for other companies to develop similar models for global internet services. - **Community Wi-fi:** The success of Fon's Wi-Fi hotspots demonstrates the potential for community-driven Wi-Fi networks to provide efficient and cost-effective internet services. - **Advance Booking for Wi-fi Access:** Fon's feature that enables users to book Wi-Fi access in advance has the potential to be adopted by other companies to enhance customer experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunications companies could adopt Fon's model to offer affordable and efficient internet services globally. - **Travel and Hospitality:** Travel and hospitality companies could integrate Fon's advance booking feature to enhance customer experience by guaranteeing internet access when traveling to foreign countries. - **Sharing Economy:** Fon's success with its shared economy structure for internet access suggests potential for innovation in other industries adopting a sharing economy model. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Wi-Fi Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-wifi.md) - [Travel Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floo.md) - [Global Connectivity Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24roam.md) - [Remote Work Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotfinder.md) - [Subscription-Based Mobile Data Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continuous-connectivity.md) - [Cafe Workspace Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafewofi.md) - [Social Networking Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-social-caf.md) - [International Professional Hotspots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-mobile-hotspot.md) - [Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restroom-code-maps.md)