World Mobile launches drone-based, decentralized telecom project
Main Idea
World Mobile is launching a blockchain-enabled 5G network using hydrogen-powered drones in the stratosphere to provide affordable and low-latency wireless coverage globally, though it faces technical and regulatory challenges.
Key Points
1. World Mobile's project uses hydrogen-powered drones flying at 60,000 feet to provide wireless coverage of up to 15,000 square kilometers per aircraft with 450 guidable beams.
2. The aerial network offers 6ms latency and is up to 18 times cheaper per gigabyte than satellite-based telecommunications.
3. The satellite communications market is projected to grow to $159 billion by 2030, with World Mobile aiming to compete in this space.
4. Challenges include technical issues like cosmic radiation and regulatory hurdles such as obtaining permits for UAV operations.
5. Competitors include Helium Mobile, a decentralized protocol, but World Mobile's solution is tailored for areas with higher mobile user density.
Description
The decentralized telecommunication project uses unmanned aerial drones in the stratosphere to provide wireless services to users.
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