Transforming unused internet bandwidth into affordable, accessible connectivity
LeafNet is a South African-born digital innovation that transforms unused internet bandwidth into affordable, accessible connectivity. Built to empower communities, small businesses, and enterprises, LeafNet bridges the digital divide by enabling bandwidth sharing through a secure, compliant, and decentralized platform.
Mission: "Empower Africa through digital access."
Vision: To become Africa's most trusted and inclusive bandwidth-sharing network, enabling universal internet access and economic opportunity.
Mission:
Pioneering new approaches to connectivity challenges
Ensuring digital access for all communities
Adhering to the highest standards of data protection
Creating lasting solutions for digital inclusion
Working together to bridge the digital divide
Innovative solutions for connectivity challenges
Core decentralized network allowing bandwidth sharing between users, creating a mesh network of connectivity.
Desktop & Android application that tracks bandwidth usage and rewards users for sharing their unused internet capacity.
Sponsored WiFi zones for NGOs & cities, providing free or low-cost internet access to underserved areas.
Enterprise proxy and redundancy solutions that help businesses optimize their internet usage and create additional revenue streams.
LeafNet serves a diverse range of clients including:
Africa's connectivity gap presents a significant opportunity for LeafNet's innovative approach. Over 45% of Sub-Saharan Africans remain offline due to high data costs and infrastructure limitations. The combination of high data costs and underutilized networks creates substantial demand for LeafNet's shared bandwidth model.
By leveraging existing infrastructure more efficiently, LeafNet can help bridge the digital divide while creating economic opportunities for individuals and businesses.
Creating meaningful change across Africa
Providing internet access to underserved communities across Africa
Creating income opportunities for individuals and small businesses
Enabling e-learning and digital education for students
Strengthening digital infrastructure in local communities
LeafNet operates with the highest standards of compliance and data protection:
Our roadmap for growth and expansion across Africa
South African pilot launch, user acquisition, and platform optimization.
Expansion to 5 African markets, partnership development with ISPs and governments.
Establishment as Africa's leading decentralized connectivity network, serving millions of users across the continent.
Get in touch with the LeafNet team
Innovationhouse Pty Ltd t/a LeafNet
info@leafnetza.co.za
+27 816 886 768
Midrand, South Africa
www.leafnet.co.za