Rugged Communications

Rugged Communications deliver phone and internet connectivity and electricity to rural areas in developing countries and helps operators extend their coverage.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Telecommunications
  • Location Boston, MA, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded January 2013
  • Employees 7
  • Website ruggedcommunications.com

Company Summary

Rugged Communications offers an innovative approach to telecommunications. We apply the principles of development work for rural telecom in developing countries. In doing so, we extend the coverage area of large telecommunications operators to areas without competition, that they don't have the capacity, personnel, or local relationships to service.

Team

  • Kurtis Heimerl
    Technology Advisor

    PhD from UC Berkeley in Rural Telecommunications Network Design

  • Alexander Blum
    CEO

    Alex is a former Panama Peace Corps Volunteer, Merrill Lynch Analyst, and holds a MS in Global Technology and Development from Arizona State University. He leads the strategy and communications at Rugged.

  • Noah Haas
    COO

    Noah has over 15 years of experience in development work and telecommunications. He has led successful projects in Nicaragua, Haiti, and Panama.

Advisors

  • John F. Munger
    Lawyer
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

  • Andy Palmer - Angel Investor
    Unconfirmed
    Jocelyn Ding - VP Google Enterprise
    Unconfirmed
    Robert Zuffante - Founder of SolidWorks
    Unconfirmed

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