IRECI – Integrated Rural Electrification & Connectivity
Partner with mini-grid developers to integrate broadband connectivity into electrified rural communities.
Fieldbase connect1M initiative
Connecting one million underserved Africans to fast, reliable, and affordable broadband, unlocking access to digital services, economic opportunities, and essential resources across the continent.
1 million users
24 months timeline
4 deployment models
Overview
Fieldbase aims to connect one million underserved Africans to reliable and affordable broadband within the next 24 months. By combining low earth orbit satellite connectivity, private LTE networks, and rural wireless distribution with strategic energy and mobile operator partnerships, the initiative will extend digital infrastructure to areas where traditional networks are difficult to deploy. This approach ensures broader coverage, improved reliability, and scalable connectivity solutions tailored to local needs.
The initiative focuses on building sustainable digital ecosystems that support long term development. By enabling access to digital services, it drives economic growth, promotes financial inclusion, and improves access to healthcare and essential services across the continent, empowering communities and unlocking new opportunities.
Bridging the digital divide
Creating pathways to opportunity by connecting communities to the digital world and the services that matter most.
Regional Private LTE Networks
Deploy private LTE networks under regional spectrum licences to deliver wide-area broadband connectivity.
MNO Coverage Extension
Collaborate with mobile network operators to extend cellular coverage into unserved areas.
Community Connectivity Hubs
Establish digital access hubs in strategic rural locations.
Transforming connectivity across Africa
Connect1M represents a commitment to ensuring that connectivity becomes a catalyst for economic transformation across Africa’s underserved regions. Leveraging engineering-led network design and Tier-1 Starlink integration, Fieldbase will deploy high-performance infrastructure quickly and cost-effectively where traditional telecom models struggle.
