Proof of Usefulness Report

Maru Towers

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+286
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Maru Towers is a verified South African telecommunications infrastructure company (TowerCo) founded in 2020, serving major clients like Vodacom and MTN. Despite the submission's extremely low quality (invalid email, 'ThunderHeart' handle, hyperbolic 'everyone' traction claim), external verification confirms a legitimate business model addressing the digital divide. The project scores high on utility and market relevance but suffers significant penalties for the lack of provided evidence and unprofessional submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+160.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+48.0
Evidence Of Traction+25.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+325.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+286

Project Details

Project URL
http://marutowers.co.za
Description
Maru Towers is a South African owned and operated company, that provides telecommunications infrastructure sites to our customers, where they then deploy broadband internet equipment, to connect the unconnected and provide superior service to their customers. We are a Level 1 BBBEE company, and we are solutions oriented, choosing to focus on under serviced areas where our mast sites makes the biggest impact for the communities it serves.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline