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SaraConnects

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Project start date: 9/19/2023

SaraConnects

Ghana

When billions of handsets can't connect to the Internet, don't change the handsets...change the Internet.

Proof of Concept

1 - 6 months

Last update: October 05, 2023

OverviewContributors

Challenge

3.8 billion are unconnected to the Internet, living in regions where infrastructure, poverty, literacy, gender, other hurdles cap penetration below 30%. Yet basic GSM proliferates. Up to half this population is unbanked. A preponderance of this otherwise unconnected population possess basic phones. It may take decades for high speed wireless to become pervasive and new devices affordable to billions not currently connected. SARA connects them NOW by phone with a cloud-based ecosystem of services

Description

SARA is a smart personalized AI cloud-based internet immediately pervasive and freely available to entire populations wherever deployed. Optimized for/compatible with all phones: wired phones, basic phones, feature phones, smartphones. 100% compatible with existing and future telecom infrastructure be it POTS, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G+. Accessed by mere voice call or text; controlled by voice and touch-tones. No need for new device or costly mobile broadband. No tech hurdles to instant adoption and use

SDGs

Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureClean Water and SanitationGender EqualityQuality EducationGood Health and Well-being