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FreePass: Africa’s zero-rate content network

By Rita HuAugust 15, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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  • Provides zero-rated CDN and IoT edge delivery across Africa
  • Serves broadcasters, EdTech, telehealth, smart logistics and more

Digital infrastructure and platform overview

FreePass operates a zero-rating content delivery network for Africa. It delivers multimedia and M2M data streams across cities. The platform works using locally positioned edge servers. It reduces last-mile latency to under five seconds. FreePass offers a carrier-neutral infrastructure. It ensures provider-independent digital delivery. It supports streaming, IoT, telemedicine and educational platforms.

The company enables digital broadcasting in real time with low latency. It supports smart logistics via IoT edge connectivity. It powers digital literacy tools in remote regions. It facilitates seamless telehealth with improved access. The platform integrates digital infrastructure for EdTech and health professionals. It aims to equalise access to high-quality digital services. FreePass connects African cities one at a time with its CDN. Its ecosystem is built for resilience and scalability. The ZeroRate CDN delivers curated content affordably across the continent.

Also read: DBS Africa: Cameroon IT services and business connectivity
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Use cases and sector applications

FreePass supports multiple sector use cases using its ZeroRate CDN. It serves broadcasters with buffer-free streaming. It helps content creators reach large audiences quickly. It supports smart logistics via vehicle and cargo tracking. It enables IoT messaging within five seconds. It powers live virtual classrooms and teacher training for EdTech. It boosts digital literacy through multimedia access in remote schools. It delivers telemedicine via synchronous and asynchronous video interactions. It enables digital health outreach through tele-pharmacy and remote consultations.

The network supports smart city and industrial telemetry. It helps security agencies with real-time surveillance streaming. FreePass integrates with event managers for seamless live media delivery. It supports esports gamers with low-latency infrastructure. It targets sectors that need real-time, reliable digital delivery across Africa.

FreePass ZeroRate CDN
Rita Hu

Rita is an community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied Global Fashion Management at University of Leeds. Contact her at r.hu@btw.media.

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