CONNECTING THE UNCONNECTED TO THE WORLD

We transform feature phones into affordable but robust devices that connect to the internet, enabling individuals to gain life-altering access to markets, opportunities, and communities. Our technology has successfully connected over 4 million individuals in four African countries to the incredible power of the Internet.

80%
Of Africans cannot afford
expensive data bundles
77%
Of Africans mobile phone
users rely on feature phones
55%
Of Africans cannot afford
expensive data bundles

Our Impact

Our technology has successfully connected over 4 million individuals in four African countries to the incredible power of the Internet.

80%

Of Africans cannot afford
expensive data bundles

85%

savings in communication and information access costs for the rural poor

$ 93.67

Increase in farm yield value per $1 invested in Brastorne

60K

mobile stores created on our platform

80%

of our users are youth

60%

of our users are women

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While we’ve made great progress having connected over 4 million users to the power of the internet, there are still 350 million unconnected feature phone users In Africa.

Our Solutions

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mAgri logo

mAgri is a groundbreaking USSD mobile application that revolutionizes the way rural farmers connect and engage with the farming community. With mAgri, farmers have the opportunity to showcase their offerings, fostering greater access and visibility within the agricultural ecosystem

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mpotsa logo

Mpotsa is a revolutionary 2-way telephone-based platform designed to offer users comprehensive information on a wide range of topics. Users can access valuable information either through one-time interactions with the contact center or through convenient subscription services

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vuka logo

Vuka harnesses the power of USSD technology to transform ordinary feature phones into internet-connected communication devices. With Vuka, individuals using feature phones can create profiles, add friends, form groups, engage in chats, send personal messages, participate in group discussions, and even broadcast messages. This inclusive platform connects users seamlessly, regardless of their device, enabling effortless and versatile communication experiences.

SDG Targets

Our Strategic Partners

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