World
Mobile, renowned for its innovative use of aerostats and blockchain-driven
telecommunications infrastructure, has joined forces with Protelindo,
Indonesia’s largest digital infrastructure company, to launch an unprecedented
stratospheric connectivity platform, World Mobile Stratospheric. The ambitious
venture is centered around a pioneering hydrogen-powered, fixed-wing aircraft
developed in close partnership with a renowned global aerospace leader. Flying
at altitudes of up to 20,000 meters, the aircraft will utilize World Mobile
Stratospheric’s advanced radio technology, already proven capable of supporting
up to 500,000 simultaneous direct-to-handset connections. Successful
demonstrations in the UK, with British Telecom, in Europe with Deutsche Telekom,
and across the Middle East have shown the potential of World Mobile
Stratospheric’s technology.
The
stratospheric aircraft promises dramatically lower costs, enhanced bandwidth,
minimal latency, and a 99% reduction in environmental impact. This unique
certified unmanned aircraft will provide a payload capacity and endurance in
the stratosphere that will also offer an ideal capability for multiple
applications in addition to telecoms.
Micky
Watkins, CEO of World Mobile, said, “This partnership proves how blockchain can
unlock new models for global connectivity. At the heart of it is WMTx, the
engine that powers our sharing economy. It aligns infrastructure deployment
with community participation and makes decentralized telecom not just possible,
but scalable. By combining advanced aerospace technology with token-driven
economics, we are building a network that connects more people, faster, and in
a way that is economically and environmentally sustainable.”
Protelindo
expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “World Mobile’s
out-of-the-box thinking on delivering connectivity to difficult geographies
makes them the perfect partner to bring World Mobile Stratospheric’s exciting
technology to the market. We believe Indonesia will benefit enormously from the
unparalleled advances World Mobile Stratospheric brings to providing
connectivity”.
While
blockchain technology still navigates skepticism and cautious adoption in
traditional finance and telecom circles, World Mobile’s approach demonstrates
real-world utility and tangible revenue generation, making it increasingly
difficult to ignore. With the United States serving as a critical testing
ground—where 30% of the landmass remains disconnected, 11% of citizens lack
reliable internet, and half the population experiences fragmented
connectivity—World Mobile (https://worldmobile.io/) is positioning itself as
both a disruptive challenger and complementary partner to established telecom
providers.
About
Protelindo
PT
Profesional Telekomunikasi Indonesia (“Protelindo”) is Indonesia’s
largest independent digital infrastructure provider, operating and managing a
nationwide network of telecommunications towers, fiber-optic infrastructure,
and digital connectivity solutions. Committed to accelerating digital
transformation across the archipelago, Protelindo enables seamless connectivity
and reliable communications for leading telecom providers and enterprises. With
a robust portfolio of assets and an extensive presence throughout Indonesia,
Protelindo is strategically positioned to support the growth of the country’s
digital economy.
About
World Mobile Group
World
Mobile Group is democratizing global connectivity through its blockchain-based
decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN). Unlike traditional
telecom providers, World Mobile operates on a sharing economy model, enabling
individuals and businesses to run nodes, connect their communities, and earn
rewards
