Gaza Online operates a humanitarian connectivity platform that provides crisis‑resilient internet access to over 200,000 people in Gaza. By using virtual roaming and eSIM technology to tap foreign cell networks, it bypasses damaged local infrastructure and delivers a scalable digital lifeline for education, medical coordination, journalism, remote work, and personal communication.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Gaza’s telecommunications infrastructure has been heavily damaged, leaving large portions of the population without reliable internet or cellular service. This disruption hampers essential activities such as education, medical coordination, journalism, remote work, and personal communication. Without a resilient connectivity solution, communities face isolation and reduced access to critical information.
Solution
Gaza Online delivers a humanitarian connectivity platform that provides eSIM‑based virtual roaming through foreign cellular networks, bypassing the damaged local infrastructure. Users in Gaza activate eSIMs via an automated, eligibility‑driven distribution system, gaining direct data access without needing local towers. The platform’s cloud‑managed network ensures continuous service even under power outages and network disruptions. By offering scalable digital infrastructure, Gaza Online also supports civil‑society organizations, enabling them to maintain their own communication channels and service delivery. A parallel travel‑eSIM storefront lets global travelers purchase eSIMs, with each purchase funding a complementary eSIM for a Gazan user, creating a sustainable funding loop.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals and households in Gaza who need reliable internet access, as well as NGOs, educational institutions, and healthcare providers operating in the region that require stable digital connectivity for their programs.
Features
- Virtual roaming via eSIMs that connect to multiple foreign carrier networks, providing redundancy and resilience
- Automated eligibility and fair‑distribution workflow to allocate connectivity based on need and resource availability
- Cloud‑hosted network management with real‑time monitoring to maintain service during power or network interruptions
- API and toolkits for NGOs, schools, and healthcare providers to integrate the connectivity service into their own digital platforms
- Travel eSIM marketplace that pairs each traveler’s purchase with a subsidized eSIM for a user in Gaza, supporting ongoing operations
- End‑to‑end encryption and minimal data collection to protect user privacy in a high‑risk environment