How to study without electricity: a guide to accessing the internet during power outages.

In Ukraine, the xPON technology is being actively implemented, allowing users to access home internet for up to 72 hours during power outages. This technology is already utilized by 46% of Ukrainians, as reported by “Osviatoria”. For students, this means uninterrupted learning during scheduled and emergency power cuts. An interactive map has been created to show where this technology is available.

Interactive map displays locations across all regions of Ukraine, allowing users to check whether their provider can offer internet access at their home or nearby without electricity.

“The map indicates the provider's phone number, connection fees, monthly subscription costs, and the number of hours the internet works without power. The Wi-Fi markers on the map are color-coded to show the duration of internet availability during outages: yellow – up to 16 hours, light orange – up to 24 hours, orange – up to 72 hours,” explains “Osviatoria”.

To ensure Wi-Fi operates at home during outages, users need to additionally connect the router and the optical terminal ONU to a power bank.

Digital technologies have long been an integral part of our lives. They are present everywhere: at work, at home, and in education. Unique opportunities for gaining knowledge through these means are also offered by the distance learning school "Optima". Thanks to innovative approaches and highly qualified teachers, learning becomes engaging and productive, allowing students to acquire knowledge at their own pace.

xPON is a data transmission technology via fiber optics that guarantees a stable internet access speed and prevents disruptions caused by network overload. Currently, over two thousand providers in Ukraine are connected to this technology.