How do you connect the 3.5 billion people currently facing a “usage gap” in global connectivity? In this episode of Digitel Talk, host Ian Ginn catches up with first-ever return guest Carlos Oba, the Founder, CEO, and CIO of Dots for Inc.
Fresh off their win at the MWC GloMo Awards for Digital Inclusion, Carlos reveals the incredible growth of his “DC Box” network. We explore how his team is creating a sustainable digital ecosystem that allows people to stay in their beloved villages rather than migrating to expensive, overcrowded cities for work.
Links & Resources:
- GLOMO Awards
- MWC 2026
- Dots for Inc.
Episode sponsored by IFG Consulting Europe– Supporting telcos with tech strategy, digitisation and growth.
Guest Bio:
Carlos Oba is the founder of Dots for Inc., an entrepreneur dedicated to solving social issues in rural Africa. Inspired by his experience in Tanzania, he realized that digital connectivity is essential for sustainable development. In 2021, he launched Dots for Inc. to provide low-cost communication infrastructure and smartphones. Currently operating in Benin and Senegal, his platform has empowered over 750,000 people with access to education, finance, and digital gig work. Carlos strives to bridge the digital divide, ensuring rural communities can thrive in the global digital economy through innovative, community-based business models.
Podcast credits:
- Host: Ian Ginn
- Editor: Francis Wright
- Designer: Rebecca Ginn
- Project manager: Ivana Duric
