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Connectivity in Senegal

In Dakar, only 50% of the population have Internet access.

Students are the ones who suffer the most from this situation. They do need an Internet device on a daily basis: to complete research, to use software programs or to collaborate in groups... But they cannot afford the devices due to their disproportionate prices compared to population income. 

Our on-site research at Univeristy Cheikh Anta Diop (90,000 students, top #1 in Senegal) showed that 20% only of students have Internet access. 

Our Solution

CIGONN, is the first pay-per-use tablet sharing system, aiming to give students in developing countries access to tablets.


We have created a library system, in which students can check out 3G tablets and return them when finished.

Cigonn first user
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How it works

1. Every academic year, students will register for the service with their student ID. 

2. Throughout the year, students will have access to multiple CIGONN Internet dedicated spaces on campus from 8am to 10pm.

They will be able to :

  • consult a tablet onsite ($0.35/hour or CFA200)

  • rent a tablet

    • during day time ($0.49/hour or CFA290)

    • overnight ($2.36/night or CFA1,390) 

3. Students end their session on site or return the device at one of the CIGONN spaces on campus when they are done.


Cigonn allows me to go on the Internet and do some research using faster and more reliable devices than cybercafés offer.

Djibril Diop, a law student in Dakar

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