Tizeti delivers solar‑powered Wi‑Fi broadband across African markets by deploying unlicensed‑spectrum base stations managed through a software‑defined networking platform. The network provides unlimited high‑speed internet to residential, SME and venue customers via standard Wi‑Fi routers, with remote monitoring, WPA3 encryption and API hooks for enterprise integration. Revenue is generated from monthly subscription fees and service contracts for public hotspots and B2B API usage.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
NIFounders
Product
Problem
Many African regions lack affordable, high‑speed broadband because traditional fiber or cellular networks require substantial capital expenditure, ongoing operational costs, and extensive ground infrastructure. This results in limited connectivity for households, small businesses, and public venues, hindering digital inclusion and economic activity.
Solution
Tizeti deploys a network of solar‑powered Wi‑Fi base stations that operate on low‑cost, high‑capacity unlicensed spectrum. By integrating photovoltaic panels and battery storage, each tower achieves near‑zero operating expense while delivering unlimited data plans. The architecture uses centralized software‑defined networking to manage traffic, enforce quality of service, and provision services remotely. Customers access high‑speed broadband via standard Wi‑Fi routers, enabling seamless connectivity for homes, offices, events, and public hotspots. The model scales across urban and rural sites, allowing rapid expansion without the need for extensive trenching or leased lines. Secure, end‑to‑end encryption protects user data, and the platform offers API hooks for enterprise integration and partner services.
Target Audience
Primary customers are residential households, small‑ and medium‑size enterprises, event organizers, and venue operators seeking reliable, unlimited broadband across African markets.
Features
- Solar photovoltaic panels with battery backup powering each Wi‑Fi base station, minimizing OPEX and ensuring resilience to grid outages
- Software‑defined networking (SDN) controller that orchestrates spectrum allocation, load balancing, and remote firmware updates across the entire mesh
- Unlimited, tiered broadband plans delivered over 802.11ac/ax radios, supporting up to 300 Mbps downstream per user
- Centralized cloud‑based analytics dashboard for real‑time network monitoring, fault detection, and capacity planning
- Secure WPA3 encryption and role‑based access controls for both residential and enterprise deployments
- Public hotspot provisioning with captive‑portal management and usage reporting for venues and events
- API suite enabling B2B partners to integrate authentication, billing, and IoT services into the Tizeti network
- Modular hardware design allowing rapid site rollout and easy scalability in dense or remote environments