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 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.
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.
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