The Rural Internet Kiosk (RIK) is an independent, self-contained, 100% solar powered kiosk featuring three industrial design computer terminals, an administrator terminal, and satellite broadband Internet connectivity. RIK has been designed to help bridge the digital divide in Africa by operating independent from any established infrastructure. The kiosks are designed for deployment in any location in rural Africa, from the farming village to the desert. By using solar panels and satellite internet access through get2net, we are able to reach those people waiting on the other side of the digital divide.