Despite the general belief that everyone has access to the internet nowadays, the internet connection problem persists. And this is true for Africa, the world's second-largest continent.
Universal internet access is becoming increasingly important, according to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. It enables many people to access life-changing online healthcare services, education, and other skills needed to alleviate poverty, promote economic growth, and foster global inclusion. Because of Africa's large potential population, the internet problem in Africa is so complex that a tailor-made solution is required.
Africa has the least internet connectivity, with only about half of the continent having access. It also has the most room for advancement. According to Google Trends, contrary to popular belief, African countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya strongly interest Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. According to a new Kucoin study, 35% of Nigerians are cryptocurrency investors.
However, only about half of Africans currently use the internet, and only 1% have broadband access. Compared to the 60% of the world's population who are active internet users, African countries have a long way to go before they can fully benefit from the internet.
How locals interact with their government, businesses, and one another is impacted socially and economically by the lack of internet access in Africa.
Fortunately, with funding from the World Bank Group, the African Union has set a goal of connecting every person, company, and government on the continent by 2030.
3air Leverages Blockchain Technology to Solve Africa’s Connectivity Problems
The 3air platform aims to provide seamless broadband connectivity throughout Africa by leveraging blockchain. The recently unveiled platform acknowledges both the significant interest in blockchain technology on the African continent and the challenges with internet connectivity. By using wireless broadband technology to connect previously unreachable areas, 3air overcomes the connectivity challenge.
At the same time, 3air is working to integrate the continent with the fastest population growth rate into the rapidly evolving decentralized age. To connect internet users in the area with K3's physical infrastructure, 3air uses the strength and capabilities of the well-known blockchain platform, Cardano.
The native token of 3air, also known as 3air, is built on the Cardano blockchain and is used to pay for all platform services, including monthly Internet and TV subscriptions, digital identities, staking rewards and loyalty programs, and referral programs
3air Stabilizing Tech K3 Last Mile
K3 Telecom, a preeminent telecommunications service provider in the market today, is one of 3air's most important partners. Its technology uses the air to disperse microwave radio signals, making service procurement quicker and more affordable.
With the help of a base station, users within a radius of more than 30 miles can access the internet, thanks to the K3 last-mile technology. Teams on the ground conduct in-depth analysis of city layouts to install base stations in key locations that will maximize performance and reach.
New developments in the Horizon
3air has continued to make major inroads in Africa and is set to launch an exclusive whitelist for its users ahead of its token sale. Users will be able to access unique features and utility with the token.
Final Recap
Third-world countries' underdevelopment is made worse by inadequate internet infrastructure, which negatively impacts education. Young students without internet access frequently fall behind and struggle to meet expectations.
With its blockchain-based platform, 3air aims to make broadband connectivity easily accessible to the general public while elevating the decentralization tenets for use o solve a pressing issue.