June 2001
World Resources Institute
Grameen Telecommunications uses Grameen Phone's advanced GSM
technology in stationary village phones owned and operated by local
entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs purchase the phones with money
borrowed from Grameen Bank, and sell phone services to customers by the
call. An average of 70 customers a month uses each phone. This
shared-access business model concentrates demand and creates relatively
high cash flow, even in poor villages, enabling operators to make
regular loan payments and still turn a profit.
To view the case study, either click on the attachment below, or view the original link here.
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