World Mobile CEO: DePINs Provide an Escape Hatch for Frustrated Telecom Subscribers

Key Points

1. The DePIN market is projected to reach $3.5 trillion by 2028, up from $30-50 billion currently, with over 1,500 active projects worldwide.

2. World Mobile, a DePIN provider, has seen significant growth, surpassing 40,000 airnodes and achieving a 4,000% revenue increase to $7.2 million.

3. Major U.S. telecom carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are losing customer trust, with Verizon experiencing a net loss of 289,000 postpaid phone customers in Q1 2025.

4. DePINs like World Mobile target connectivity blackspots in the U.S., where 11% of the country remains unconnected, and offer higher Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) potential.

5. Consumer dissatisfaction with traditional carriers is driven by high costs, with 85% of consumers citing price as a primary concern and 90% willing to switch to alternatives.

6. World Mobile's sharing economy model allows users to earn income by contributing to the network, with token buybacks incentivizing participation.