Gicnet provides an open‑access 5G‑based connectivity platform for the Amazon basin, using its proprietary Dumont radio to deliver up to 4.2 Gbps over long‑range links in rainforest terrain. The cloud‑managed network enables regional ISPs, cooperatives and NGOs to launch franchise‑style broadband and IoT services while supporting environmental monitoring and data analytics.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Broadband penetration in the Amazon basin remains below 15 % for households and schools, leaving millions without reliable fixed‑line Internet. Existing mobile operators focus on urban 5G rollouts, resulting in a lack of viable business models, investment, and skilled labor for regional connectivity. This digital divide hampers economic activity, education, and effective environmental monitoring across the region.
Solution
Gicnet delivers a purpose‑built, open‑access connectivity infrastructure that leverages a proprietary 5G‑based IoT radio (Dumont) capable of up to 4.2 Gbps per unit. The radio’s long‑range, high‑capacity links are engineered for dense rainforest conditions, enabling backhaul and last‑mile service without extensive fiber deployment. A cloud‑managed platform integrates networking operations, ERP, and CRM tools, allowing local entrepreneurs to launch franchise‑style service providers through special‑purpose vehicles (SPVs). The open‑access model creates a circular economy where multiple service providers share the same physical network while preserving ecosystem integrity. Data from the network can be fed into environmental‑management applications, supporting real‑time monitoring of deforestation and resource use.
Target Audience
Primary customers are regional internet service providers, community cooperatives, NGOs, and government agencies seeking to deliver broadband and IoT services to remote Amazonian populations and enterprises requiring reliable connectivity for logistics and resource management.
Features
- Proprietary Dumont radio optimized for Amazonian terrain, delivering up to 4.2 Gbps with built‑in adaptive modulation for foliage attenuation
- 5G‑based IoT stack providing low‑latency backhaul and massive device connectivity for remote sensors and edge applications
- Open‑access network architecture that permits multiple ISPs and service providers to operate concurrently on shared infrastructure
- Cloud‑native operations center with automated provisioning, performance analytics, and fault detection across the entire coverage area
- Integrated platform layer offering ERP, CRM, and billing modules to accelerate franchise deployment via SPVs
- Secure, end‑to‑end encrypted transport with role‑based access controls, compliant with regional data‑privacy standards
- Scalable mesh topology supporting incremental expansion as new communities are onboarded
- Environmental data hooks allowing seamless integration with forest‑monitoring and carbon‑tracking systems