Name: Meet BRCK, Internet access built for Africa
Uploaded: 2013-06-18T15:02:14Z
Duration: 9 min 20 s
Description: Tech communities are booming all over Africa, says Nairobi-based Juliana Rotich, cofounder of the open-source software Ushahidi. But it remains challenging to get and stay connected in a region with frequent blackouts and spotty Internet hookups. So Rotich and friends developed BRCK, offering resilient connectivity for the developing world.

Tech communities are booming all over Africa, says Nairobi-based Juliana Rotich, cofounder of the open-source software Ushahidi. But it remains challenging to get and stay connected in a region with frequent blackouts and spotty Internet hookups. So Rotich and friends developed BRCK, offering resilient connectivity for the developing world.

Juliana Rotich: Meet BRCK, Internet access built for Africa

Meet BRCK, Internet access built for Africa

Africa's race to digital inclusion is marked by BRCK, a device ensuring consistent connectivity despite unstable power and internet.

BRCK, inspired by connectivity challenges in Africa, switches to GSM when power fails, embodying ingenuity born from adversity.

Innovating from Kenya, BRCK is a testament to local resilience, aiming to bridge digital divides and fuel global digital progress.