About Us
Mission Statement
Open Signal Foundation ensures that civilians have access to communication during internet shutdowns and emergencies, operating lawfully, transparently, and non-politically to support humanitarian communication access when it matters most.
Core Values
Humanity First
We prioritize the needs of civilians during emergencies, recognizing that communication access is a fundamental human necessity.
Safety and Compliance
We operate within all applicable laws and regulations, ensuring that all our activities are lawful and compliant with U.S. and international requirements.
Transparency
We maintain open communication about our operations, finances, and impact, building trust through accountability.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions and ensure that all our work aligns with our mission and values.
Who We Help
Open Signal Foundation supports civilians who face communication disruptions during emergencies and internet shutdowns. Our work focuses on:
- Families: Ensuring families can stay connected and informed during emergencies, enabling them to reach loved ones and access vital information.
- Civilians: Supporting individuals who need access to communication services during network disruptions, helping them stay informed and safe.
- Journalists and Advocates: Assisting those who work to inform and support communities, ensuring they can continue their important work even during connectivity challenges.
- Communities: Supporting entire communities that face communication blackouts, helping maintain essential information flow during critical times.
Our assistance is provided without discrimination and is based solely on humanitarian need. We work to ensure that communication access remains available to those who need it most during emergencies.
Our Origin Story
Open Signal Foundation was founded with a clear mission: to ensure that civilians have access to communication during internet shutdowns and emergencies. Recognizing that communication is a fundamental humanitarian necessity, we established the foundation to bridge the gap between emergency situations and essential connectivity.
We operate as a humanitarian nonprofit organization, committed to lawful, transparent, and non-political operations. Our work is focused solely on ensuring that communities in need can maintain access to communication channels when networks are disrupted.
Humanitarian and Non-Political Positioning
Open Signal Foundation operates independently of any political agenda. Our mission is purely humanitarian: we believe that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, deserves access to communication during emergencies. We do not support illegal activity, violence, or political operations. Our work is guided solely by the principle that communication access is a basic human necessity.
We maintain strict neutrality in all our operations and work within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations to support communities in need.
Founder
Bernie Goldmann
Founder
Bernie Goldmann founded Open Signal Foundation with a vision to ensure that humanitarian communication access remains available during critical moments. Based in Florida, USA, Bernie leads the foundation's efforts to provide connectivity support during emergencies while maintaining the highest standards of legal compliance and transparency.
Board and Advisors
Our board and advisory team consists of individuals committed to humanitarian causes and ensuring transparent, compliant operations. We are currently expanding our leadership team. If you are interested in supporting our mission, please contact us.