Many people have phones in the area my organization serves – can I still do a Village Phone project?
Yes, it is still possible to do a Village Phone project. Even if it seems like many people have their own phones, there are still many who live in poorer communities who do not have the money or the interest in buying their own phone. Additionally, people often do own their own phone, but do not have enough money for airtime, and so become dependent upon the Village Phone Operator. You should first conduct a survey to assess demand for telecommunications and business viability for the program. Details on how to do this are contained in the Village Phone Direct Manual and a sample survey can be downloaded from the Hands-on Tools section of the website.
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