World Mobile, a decentralized wireless network operator, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of field tests for its innovative DeWi technology in three African countries.
The tests, conducted in Kenya, Mozambique, and Nigeria, have showcased the scalability and potential of World Mobile’s hybrid connectivity solution, setting the stage for a continent-wide rollout.
The primary objective of World Mobile’s decentralized wireless network is to provide affordable and reliable internet access to rural areas that have traditionally been underserved. In Kenya and Mozambique, the company has conducted tests using TV White Space equipment, which leverages unused spectrum in the TV broadcast band to deliver mobile network services.
Meanwhile, in Nigeria, World Mobile employed Starlink, the satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, as a backhaul solution during the field test. The combination of TV White Space and Starlink technologies allows World Mobile to utilize existing infrastructure and spectrum resources effectively, enabling the expansion of network coverage.
Expressing her excitement, Micky Watkins, CEO of World Mobile, stated, “We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of field tests in Kenya, Mozambique, and Nigeria, which mark a significant milestone in World Mobile’s mission to connect the unconnected. These tests validate the feasibility and scalability of our DeWi technology, bringing us one step closer to providing affordable and reliable internet access to both rural and underserved areas worldwide.”
The accomplishment of these field tests follows the recent launch of World Mobile’s commercial network in Zanzibar. With over 300 AirNodes deployed, the network provides wireless connectivity to more than 16,000 users daily. Encouraged by this success, World Mobile has ambitious plans to expand its network to additional countries in Africa and beyond. The company envisions creating a global, community-owned wireless network that can bridge the digital divide and foster social and economic inclusion.
World Mobile’s mission extends beyond mere connectivity. It aims to establish a sharing economy that funds the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure in rural Africa and other underserved regions. Through its decentralized wireless (DeWi) solution, World Mobile offers connectivity at significantly lower costs compared to traditional mobile network operators.
World Mobile was founded with the goal of connecting everyone, everywhere, while advocating for economic freedom and dignity. Unlike traditional mobile networks, World Mobile operates on blockchain technology and incentivizes individuals and businesses to participate in a sharing economy that taps into the trillion-dollar global telecom market. By operating network nodes, individuals and business owners worldwide can bring their communities online while earning revenue.
To learn more about World Mobile and its groundbreaking initiatives, visit its official website. With the successful completion of field tests in Africa, World Mobile is poised to revolutionize connectivity and contribute to the realization of a more inclusive digital world.
