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Talk360

At Talk360, we believe that everyone in the world should be able to connect to friends and family. That’s why we have built a localized, easy-to-use, and reliable product for underserviced communities. Talk360 is the leading international voice calling app allowing affordable and reliable international calls to any offline landline or mobile phone in the world. As the call receiver does not need internet, the Talk360 app, or a smartphone, this solution was able to connect +3.2 million people in 2022, no matter where they were located or whether they had internet access. Over 41% of the world doesn’t have a reliable internet connection. The most heavily hit by this are underserviced communities in Africa. We solve this issue by offering the ability to call any online or offline number. Underserviced communities have no access to online banking or credit cards, as payment culture is diverse and scattered with cash and different wallets & cards. That’s why Talk360 supports over 60 supported payment systems, 40 currencies, and 1.25 million cash points of sale in emerging countries. Talk360 is a purpose-driven scaleup that was founded in 2016 by Hans Osnabrugge, Dean Hiine, and Jorne Schamp. In 2021, Talk360 was selected for the Rise Programme by Techleap.nl as a leader in offering connectivity solutions for underserviced communities. Furthermore, we are currently building the world’s first single payment platform that combines all local African currencies and payment methods, thus furthering Africa’s connection to the world and giving its people access to international paid services. Operating in The Netherlands, South Africa, and India (with more offices coming soon), Talk360 is dedicated to connecting lives and bridging distance by offering reliable calling quality through a simple app that accommodates one essential need: connection. Talk360: Connecting lives. Bridging distance. Check out our LinkedIn careers page to join our team.

https://www.talk360.com
51-200 employees

Growth Trajectory

Talk360 aims to expand its reach by offering its services to more communities with better service and optimized rates, with a focus on Africa. The company plans to continue innovation with its payment platform combining all local currencies and payment methods for Africans, to facilitate global communication.

Technical Challenges

Integrating various African payment methods into a single platform.
Maintaining call quality and reliability in diverse network conditions.
Ensuring data security and privacy in compliance with regulations.

Tech Stack

Mobile app (Android and iOS)VOIPGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Advertising ID

Team Size

Not specified

Key Risks

Reliance on stable internet connections (Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, or 5G) for the caller can be a point of failure.
Competition from other calling apps and traditional telecom providers may impact market share.
Data privacy regulations (GDPR) and compliance with telecommunications market practices pose ongoing challenges.

Opportunities

Expanding the Talk360 Business platform to cater to the international calling needs of companies.
Further developing localized payment options and partnerships to enhance accessibility in Africa.
Improving call quality and reliability through technology advancements to strengthen its competitive advantage.
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