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"So it was how do we separate that connectivity from within the (solar) device and put it into a smartphone which is effectively a modem. It was very difficult but we did that."

Irfan Mirza on why Tanzanian start-up Trend Solar offers users a solar panel plus smartphone

CEO and Co-Founder Irfan Mirza, Trend Solar talks about: what Trend Solar does; why it gives its customer a smartphone; how it addresses the digital divide; the number of customers; how many customers use up their data allowance; their fundraising round; and future expansion plans.

January 20, 2018 by Editor
Tags: solar off grid Start-ups tanzania
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