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Created Sep 17, 2026

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Telecommunications Innovation HackathonThe Hackathon Is Already ON!If you've registered, start building right away! You can develop and test your solution before the main hackathon day.Hackathon Day: 30 September 2026Venue: WesterWelle Startup Haus, MombasaWhat Are We Solving?Build practical solutions for challenges in telecommunications, including: Network monitoring & outage management Subscriber onboarding & KYC Airtime & data bundle management Customer care & support automation Fraud & SIM-swap detectionRural & underserved connectivityValue-added services & content deliveryIoT & machine-to-machine connectivityRoaming & cross-border communicationTelecom billing & revenue assuranceAgent & distributor managementDigital inclusion & accessibilityUse Africa’s Talking APIs and other technologies to turn your idea into a working solution.Build & TestStart developing before 30 September, 2026 and test your solution using the Africa’s Talking Sandbox. More guidance and resources will be shared via email.You may also arrive with your solution and pitch already completed.Hackathon Day8:30 AM - Arrival & Check-in9:00 AM - Breakfast9:30 AM – 2:30 PM - Finalize Solution & Pitch1:00 PM - Lunch2:30 PM – 3:15 PM - Pitching3:15 PM – 4:15 PM - Entertainment & Networking4:30 PM - Awards & Closing Ceremony5:00 PM - CloseWhat’s Provided?Breakfast and lunch will be provided.Early birds: Swag for participants who arrive early on 30 September at the venue.Prizes- Winner: $100- 1st Runner-Up: $50- 2nd Runner-Up: $25Learn more about the Marketplace and connect with other builders in the community forum: https://community.africastalking.com/forum/marketplace-18239/What We Want to SeeSolutions that improve connectivity, accessibility, reliability, affordability and customer experience across Africa.Build something practical. Think beyond the obvious. Solve a real telecom problem.Start building today. See you on 30 September, 2026! Build in teams of 2 or 3 people. Solo builders are also invited! The price money will be shared amongst the group participants.

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Bestine Okinda
Exploring the SMS Marketplace with Africa's Talking
Exploring the SMS Marketplace with Africa's Talking As we gear up for the Telecommunication Innovation Hackathon, one of the exciting areas of focus is the use of Africa’s Talking APIs, especially the SMS marketplace. Have you explored the SMS marketplace using Africa's Talking? We’d love to hear about your experiences! Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned developer, your insights can help others in our community. Discussion Topics: What challenges did you encounter while using the SMS marketplace, and how did you overcome them? How have you integrated SMS functionality into your solutions, and what benefits have you seen? Can you share any tips or tricks for getting the most out of Africa’s Talking SMS APIs? What innovative uses of SMS have you come across, and how did they impact the telecommunication landscape? Are there any specific areas within the SMS marketplace that you feel could be improved or expanded? Let’s collaborate and share our knowledge to push the boundaries of what’s possible in telecommunications!
Sep 17, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Exploring the SMS Marketplace with Africa's Talking