Bluetown

Bluetown Corporation

Bluetown is a connectivity solution for rural and remote areas.

Product description Brand name and product description

Bluetown is a connectivity solution for rural and remote areas. It is a hybrid solution containing last-mile Wi-Fi network, local cloud and satellite communication in a single unified product. The core of the solution is a solar-powered base station with satellite transmission that establishes a Wi-Fi hotspot large enough to cover a village.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

India, Tanzania, Ghana

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), GoIP Global Services, MarcaTel, Danida (the Danish International Development Agency), Geeks Without Frontiers, PlanBørnefonden, IIDA (International Insurance Development Agency), Digital for Inclusion, Yahsat

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Exact price unknown, users are charged for volume of data used in mB

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

WiBACK, BRCK

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Populations without connectivity or unaffordable Internet access

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