Hayo has signed an exclusive partnership with calling app provider Talk360 to enhance high-quality and affordable international calling across Africa and beyond. This collaboration strengthens Talk360’s mission to make international calling accessible to all while leveraging Hayo’s expertise in the African market.
Through this partnership, Talk360 gains exclusive access to Hayo’s competitively priced, high-performance wholesale voice minutes, ensuring seamless global connectivity for its users. In 2024 alone, Hayo facilitated connections for over four million Talk360 users. With Hayo’s superior network infrastructure, Talk360 can now offer more cost-effective calling options, enabling families, friends, and businesses in the African diaspora to stay connected effortlessly.
“Hayo commits to driving innovation that positively impacts local communities,” said Feraz Ahmed, CEO at Hayo. “Our partnership with Talk360 showcases how we can deliver high-quality, reliable, and affordable calling solutions. Voice communication remains essential in emerging markets. We are proud to support Talk360 in connecting people to the services they need at the right price.”
Affordable Calls for Africa
The GSMA’s State of the Mobile Internet 2023 report highlights that 57% of the global population still lacks mobile internet access. With 3.4 billion people not using over-the-top [OTT] communication services. Talk360 bridges this gap by providing cost-efficient calling corridors with reduced rates. This ensures more people can stay connected without reliance on internet access.
“Hayo understands our vision and the importance of delivering quality calling across Africa,” said Hans Osnabrugge, CEO at Talk360. “By leveraging Hayo’s infrastructure, we ensure our users benefit from reliable, easy-to-use services at a fraction of traditional telco costs”.
Talk360 users can purchase call credits in multiple local currencies via over 200 supported payment methods. This includes 500,000 POS locations through its sister company, NjiaPay. Calls can be placed to 190+ countries, with rates up to 99% lower than traditional telecom providers. Importantly, the receiver does not need an internet connection or a smartphone, ensuring universal accessibility.
