Last Mile Connectivity

Team Leader

OMON UKPOMA-OLAIYA

Solution Overview

Solution Name:

One-line solution summary:

Contribute to SDG #7 & #11…Internet connectivity to EMDEs via low-tariff renewable energy source and increased tower colocation..…

Pitch your solution.

Industries in EMDE countries suffers from high electricity tariff due to heavy reliance on diesel to power telecom towers leading to high operating cost passed to internet users.

Lack of internet connectivity in EMDEs contributes significantly to low economic and social development for individuals and businesses.

Multiple renewable energy sources, tower colocation, low C02 emissions, Opex & internet cost

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What specific problem are you solving?

Reaching last mile internet connectivity in EMDE countries

Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?

Significant social and economic impact. Particularly SDGs #7 & #11

Which dimension of the Challenge does your solution most closely address?

Deploying features that encourage contributions regardless of literacy and numeracy levels — including in contexts with limited internet coverage

Explain how the problem, your solution, and your solution’s target population relate to the Mission Billion Challenge WURI West Africa Prize and your selected dimension.

Connecting the ''missing middle'' via provision of innovative last mile connectivity is my extreme passion. Affordability and stability of internet connectivity to the ''missing middle'' will provide increased socio-economic activities such as strong healthcare, education, gender gap closure, clean energy with reduced carbon emissions, etc

Where is your solution team headquartered?

Lagos, Nigeria

What is your solution’s stage of development?

Idea: A plan or concept by an individual or organization.

Who is the primary delegate for your solution?

Self/ Founder (Me)

Solution Team:

OMON UKPOMA-OLAIYA