# Remote Tablet-Only Cafes The Google-Sponsored Tablet Cafe in Dakar Improves Internet Access By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-07-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablet-cafe References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/google-sponsors-first-tablet-cybercafe-dakar.html) & [google-africa.blogspot](http://google-africa.blogspot.ca/2013/05/the-first-tabletcafe-launches-in.html) Computer access can be hard to come by in remote areas of Africa, so [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-tablet) recently sponsored the first [tablet cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-social-caf) in Dakar, Africa to make the Internet more accessible. Constantly running computers can consume a lot of power, making cyber cafes costly to operate and to use. As well, slow Internet access can be frustrating, especially for first-time computer users. Using tablets in the place of desktop computers is an easy way to remedy a lot of these problems. Google replaced all 15 of the ‘Equniox’ cafe’s computers with [portable tablet devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-tab). Use of the devices is fairly intuitive, even for new users. And now, the money saved on operating power-hungry computers can now be put towards improving the Internet connection speed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tablet-only Cafes:** The adoption of tablet devices over desktop computers is an emerging trend in providing a more efficient and cost-effective solution for improving internet access in remote areas. - **Portable Device Sponsorship:** The trend of sponsoring portable devices such as tablets for remote areas by larger companies such as Google is a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Intuitive Device Use:** The trend of using intuitive portable devices such as tablets encourages new users to become more comfortable with technology and can create opportunities for innovative user experiences and designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry can benefit from creating more efficient and intuitive portable devices for improving internet access in remote areas. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry could take advantage of the tablet-only cafe trend by offering similar services to customers in remote areas, as well as potentially integrating tablet technology into their own operations. - **Non-profit:** The non-profit industry could partner with larger companies to provide tablet devices and promote digital literacy in remote communities, as it is a more cost-effective solution than the traditional desktop computer model. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Internet Access-Expanding Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenya-digischool.md) - [Stand-Attached Smart Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-tablet.md) - [Entry-Level Creative Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromebook-tab-510.md) - [Enterprise-Ready Business Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-chromebook-enterprise-tab-510.md) - [Impairment-Accessible Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-pad.md) - [Remote Workspace Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-hunt.md) - [Sleek Compact Tablet Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consumer-electronics-portfolio.md) - [Educational AI-Powered Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkpal-ai-tablet.md) - [Durable Portable Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanbyme-briefcase.md)