The startup provides wireless broadband services to low-income and rural communities in East Africa, utilizing advanced radio frequency technology to deliver high-speed internet access. This service addresses the lack of reliable internet connectivity, enabling users to access educational resources, trade opportunities, and social platforms at affordable rates.
Funding
$50.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many low-income and rural communities in East Africa lack reliable, affordable internet access, hindering their ability to access education, economic opportunities, and essential services.
Solution
poa! Internet provides affordable, unlimited internet access to homes and communities in Kenya. Using a combination of wireless broadband technology and a widespread Wi-Fi hotspot network, poa! delivers connectivity solutions tailored to underserved areas. The company offers both home internet packages with speeds up to 5Mbps and a free daily allowance of 100MB of data via its public Wi-Fi hotspots, enabling users to stay connected at home and on the go. By focusing on affordability and accessibility, poa! aims to bridge the digital divide and empower communities with access to knowledge and opportunities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes low-income households and communities in rural and peri-urban areas of Kenya who lack affordable and reliable internet access.
Features
- Unlimited home internet service with 5Mbps speeds
- Affordable weekly and monthly subscription options for home internet
- Free daily 100MB data allowance on the poa! street Wi-Fi network
- Over 40,000 Wi-Fi hotspots across Kenya
- No data caps or slowdowns on home internet plans
- Expanding coverage areas across Kenya, including Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Kisumu