Global collaboration between World Mobile and Protelindo boosts worldwide internet connectivity through stratospheric link
In a groundbreaking move, World Mobile Stratospheric, a joint venture between World Mobile Group and a global aerospace leader, has officially launched its hydrogen-powered aircraft project in partnership with Protelindo, Indonesia's largest independent digital infrastructure provider.
The innovative project aims to deliver direct-to-device 5G connectivity, with up to 500,000 simultaneous connections and coverage over 15,000 square kilometers per aircraft. The hydrogen-fueled, fixed-wing drones fly at altitudes of up to 20,000 meters, leveraging advanced phased-array radio technology and blockchain infrastructure (WMTx) to provide decentralized, low-latency (6ms) 5G service.
Micky Watkins, CEO of World Mobile, stated that the partnership demonstrates how blockchain can unlock new models for global connectivity. Protelindo, in turn, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that World Mobile's approach to delivering connectivity to difficult geographies makes them the perfect partner.
These large drones, with a ~56-meter wingspan and 4 tons in weight, can remain airborne for nine days and use 450 steerable beams to simultaneously connect many users. However, they face engineering challenges related to endurance, thermal management in the stratosphere, and regulatory compliance with aviation authorities such as FAA and EASA.
The impact on global telecommunications could be significant. By providing a scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly stratospheric telecommunications platform, World Mobile Stratospheric may redefine telecom infrastructure models, particularly in developing regions. This approach could bridge substantial connectivity gaps for the estimated 3 billion people currently without internet, while competing with satellite initiatives like Starlink but at lower cost and carbon footprint.
World Mobile operates on a sharing economy model, allowing individuals and businesses to run nodes, connect communities, and earn rewards. The company's headquarters can be found at https://worldmobile.io/, and Mike Blake-Crawford can be contacted at [email protected] for further inquiries.
Successful demonstrations of the technology have been conducted in the UK, Europe, and across the Middle East. The unique certified unmanned aircraft offers a payload capacity and endurance in the stratosphere suitable for multiple applications beyond telecoms. World Mobile Group's blockchain-based decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) democratizes global connectivity, promising lower costs, enhanced bandwidth, minimal latency, and a 99% reduction in environmental impact.
While blockchain technology faces skepticism and cautious adoption in traditional finance and telecom circles, World Mobile's approach demonstrates real-world utility and tangible revenue generation. The World Mobile Stratospheric project is operational at a commercial proof-of-concept stage through global partnerships, with active deployments underway that show promising transformative effects on global telecom access and sustainability.
- World Mobile's blockchain technology, such as WMTx, is integral to the project's aim of delivering decentralized, low-latency 5G service.
- The World Mobile Stratospheric project, powered by blockchain, could redefine telecom infrastructure models, offering a cost-effective, environmentally friendly stratospheric telecommunications platform.
- The World Mobile Group's DePIN, a blockchain-based decentralized physical infrastructure network, promises lower costs, enhanced bandwidth, minimal latency, and a significant reduction in environmental impact.
