Our Purpose
Unleash the constraints of the rural Africa
There are disadvantages that people have to tolerate by living in a rural area. Even if they choose to go to cities for job opportunities, they have to pay a high cost of living and live away from their family. Dots for Inc. exists to eliminate such disadvantages and build a world for everyone to choose where to live without feeling inconvenience.
EVERYTHING FOR CUSTOMERS
IMPOSSIBLE IS NOT DOTSFOR
Our Core Value Statements
Everything for customers
Everything we do is done to maximize the value delivered to our customers.
Trust all "dots"
We treat everyone with respect and believe that each of them is a "Dot" with the potential to change the world.
Shake your heart
We create moments that make our heart tremble as we pursue our beliefs.
Prove your value for the world
We must have a mission to prove the meaning of our existence through our own actions.
Tumble first
We are not afraid to fall down. A failure is not a failure if we have the opportunity to get up and learn a lot.
Be modest explorers
We must realize that we don't know what we don't know, we continue to search for a better world and continue our adventure to expand our world.
Stand on your feet
We doubt the well-known problems and taken for granted, and act based on your own experiences and thoughts as the party concerned.
Our Mission
Deliver the Internet connection and the benefit of Internet through Dots for to 200 million people living in rural areas in West African countries by 2030.
In Africa today, the majority of people live in small villages in rural areas that have been left behind by the wave of digitalization due to economic and geographical factors, and many people do not enjoy the convenience of online access. It is said that the Internet connection rate in Africa as a whole is less than 30%, but traditional telecommunication companies have little incentive to improve this situation from the perspective of profitability, and this negative situation will not improve anytime soon.
Dots for Inc. provides highly convenient digital services to these rural users with our unique technology. The last 1 mile internet connection is still an issue even in developed countries and newly developing countries such as ASEAN. Especially the rural areas of Africa and other developing countries are unlikely to be monetized by existing telecom towers and satellite constellation broadband communications and will not improve in the long term. Dots for Inc.'s solutions will focus on this segment, rural areas in Africa and developing countries.
Our Approach
Development
Through collaboration and innovation, our mission is to contribute to a world where development is not just a goal but a continuous journey towards a harmonious and more equitable society.
Cooperation
It is a powerful force that promotes understanding, tolerance, and the creation of a supportive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to the achievement of shared objectives.
Support them
Whether it's financial aid or community projects, this simple phrase sums up the idea of supporting others to help them overcome difficulties and achieve their goals.
Our Services
The distributed wireless network technology "d.CONNECT"
d.Connect is a distributed wireless network technology that selectively transmits through multiple wireless routers in a distributed manner, unlike the conventional star network centered on a base station. d.Connect will be installed in each rural village scattered across Africa, where the Internet communication network is still underdeveloped, using this technology, which is now in widespread use, to provide constant Internet access and various online services running on it.
Digitalization of Rural Areas realized by "Smartphone Installment Sales”
To facilitate access to our d.Connect and better navigation for villagers, we sell them smartphone for which they are required to pay per week.
Digitization of rural areas achieved through the sale of the very low-cost internet connection
Achieving digitization in rural areas hinges on the widespread availability of extremely affordable internet connections. By making these connections accessible at minimal cost, rural communities can harness the transformative power of digital technology to bridge socioeconomic gaps and drive inclusive development.
Our News
Our Community Bike Rental Initiative Featured as a Highlight on VOIX biz
The article about the community bike rental initiative led by Dots for in collaboration with Honda, aiming to improve mobility in rural areas of Africa, has been featured as a highlighted release on VOIX biz. Through our Local Digital Stations, this pilot program enables residents to easily reserve and use community bikes via their smartphones. The initiative explores the effectiveness of bikes as a practical solution for local transportation in areas with limited mobility options. Read the article here 🔽 https://voix.jp/biz/news/144335/
Launched a Community Bike Rental Service
Dots for has launched a pilot project in collaboration with Honda to explore new mobility solutions in rural areas of Africa. Through our Local Digital Stations, residents can easily reserve and rent community bikes using their smartphones. This initiative addresses the limited transportation options in and between villages and nearby towns. By introducing bikes for rental, Dots for and Honda are working together to make everyday life more convenient and mobile for local communities. Read the full article here 🔽 https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000099505.html
Dots for’s Collaboration with Brother Industries Featured in the 2025 Company Brochure
Dots for’s rural printing and copying initiative has been featured in Brother Industries’ 2025 company brochure. In rural areas of Benin, residents often lack access to nearby printing or copying services and are forced to travel long distances to reach the nearest town. To address this challenge, Dots for and Brother Industries have launched pilot projects in several villages, providing printing and copying services accessible via smartphone. These trials utilize Brother’s inkjet multifunction printers and explore new ways to deliver local services in underserved regions. You can view Brother Industries’ 2025 company brochure here. Our joint initiative is featured on page 26. 🔽 https://download.brother.com/pub/jp/corporate/pdf/2025/brother-profile.pdf
Dots for Selected as a Finalist for the 1st Peace Tech Award
Dots for has been selected as a finalist in the Proactive Peace category of the inaugural Peace Tech Award 2025, in recognition of its efforts to tackle peace-related challenges through the power of technology. The award comprises two categories—Crisis Management and Proactive Peace—with the final round of judging to be held on the day of the pitch contest (May 19, 2025), where one Grand Prize and two category winners will be announced. The Peace Tech Award is a project that honors startups that leverage digital and other technologies to address fundamental and structural societal issues that hinder peace. 🔽 More details here: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000086025.html
Our CEO’s Column Published in Asahi Shimbun’s “Africa and Me” Series
A column by our CEO, Carlos Oba—who has traveled to nearly 100 countries worldwide—has been featured in the Asahi Shimbun with Planet’s special series, Africa and Me. In the piece, he reflects on the motivations and journey that led him to launch a business in Africa. This series was created in anticipation of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), to be held in Yokohama this August. It brings together voices of individuals with ties to Africa, each sharing their experiences and perspectives. Read the full article here🔽 https://www.asahi.com/withplanet/article/15712098
Take the right step,
do the big things.
Villages visited
Paying customer
Countries
Customers data
Team
Carlos Oba
CEO / Co-fondateur
Rie TONOMURA
CPO
Naoko Awa Yamasaki
Manageur SR et l'equipe AG
For inquiries regarding recruitment , partnerships, and other matters
Articles
June 13, 2025
At Dots for, progress is built on shared effort. Small, purposeful actions that link together across time, space, and roles. Tasks started by one are pushed forward, piece by piece, by others in the chain. One person begins a task, another picks it up. A teammate supports from the ground, another brings it to completion above. When one part is done, it flows naturally into the next. This is how we move: together, in perfect relay. From Benin to Senegal and more, every service we deliver and every life we impact is the product of this chain. We work hand in hand—passing ideas, responsibilities, and support across borders, departments, and time zones. This spirit is not only practical but also symbolic. It reflects what we believe in at our core: collaboration, trust, and shared purpose. This chain is the reason we’ve come this far on our journey to unleash the constraints of rural Africa. It’s what allows us to keep growing, adapting, and innovating—without losing pace, quality, or care. And like any strong chain, its strength lies in each link—each person, each contribution, each “dot”.
May 16, 2025
At Dots for, we believe that true progress comes from bringing people together. In rural Africa, we are working to bridge generations, genders, and communities through our services. One of the most remarkable things we witness in the communities we serve is how our services become a focal point for everyone, regardless of age or background. You might see an elderly person standing side by side with a teenager, both engaged with one of our devices, or young children curiously watching as we set up new connections. All of them are drawn to the same spot—a single “dot” where our team members are tirelessly working to make connectivity a reality. Our initiatives naturally create linkages. In many villages, you can find men and women, young and old, gathered around one of our dedicated team members, sharing stories, learning new things, and finding common ground. These spontaneous gatherings remind us that technology has the power to connect not only places but people of all kinds. Every connection we make is about creating moments where diverse individuals come together, share experiences, and find new opportunities. That’s the heart of what we do at Dots for: connecting communities, connecting all dots.