MFI clients can leverage communication and information technologies both to improve their own businesses, as well as to provide a better future for their children. 
 
MFI clients often have substantial needs for communications and information services including:
• Market knowledge for trade (weather, price of goods,)
• Communications with distant relatives
• Training programs in key trades
• Public health education
 
To succeed in their transition out of poverty, the next generation of MFI clients need:
• Access to libraries to improve literacy for children in the home as well as in school
• Access to computers to build fundamental skills in writing, programming and using basic software programs
• Access to the Internet to prepare students for high school or university coursework and entrance exams and information-based professions.

An MFI’s existing operation may position them to create sustainable businesses delivering communications or IT services themselves, or to partner with telecommunications companies or NGOs. MFI’s are uniquely positioned for communications and IT opportunities because of their:
• Existing brand recognition and credibility in their markets
• Standing financial relationship with clients
• Ability to leverage existing investments in IT and communications ( for example, local training centers, internet kiosks, NGO alliances, communications networks)

MFI venture opportunities include:
• Cell phones
• $100 computers
• Internet kiosks
• On-demand libraries of books and DVDs
• Lending to local entrepreneurs who are in turn MFI clients

$100 Computers
Village Phone