• World Mobile has successfully completed field tests of its DeWi technology in three African countries—Kenya, Mozambique, and Nigeria.
• The tests demonstrate the scalability of World Mobile’s hybrid-connectivity solution and pave the way for a rollout across the African continent.
• World Mobile’s decentralized wireless network provides affordable and reliable internet access to rural areas that are traditionally underserved.
World Mobile Launching African Expansion
Decentralized wireless network operator World Mobile has announced the successful completion of field tests of its DeWi technology in three African countries—Kenya, Mozambique, and Nigeria. This milestone paves the way for a rollout across the African continent as it demonstrates the scalability of World Mobile’s hybrid-connectivity solution.
DeWi Technology Overview
World Mobile’s decentralized wireless network provides affordable and reliable internet access to rural areas that are traditionally underserved. In Kenya and Mozambique, World Mobile has tested TV White Space equipment which harnesses unused spectrum in the TV broadcast band to deliver mobile network services. In Nigeria, Starlink was used as a backhaul solution; this satellite internet constellation is operated by SpaceX to leverage existing infrastructure resources and extend coverage.
World Mobile CEO Statement
Micky Watkins, CEO of World Mobile stated: “We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of field tests in Kenya, Mozambique, and Nigeria, which mark a significant milestone in World Mobile’s mission to connect the unconnected. These tests validate the feasibility and scalability of our DeWi technology, bringing us one step closer to providing quality internet access across Africa.“
Significance
The successful completion of these field tests is an important stepping stone for World Mobile as it looks to expand its presence on a global scale. With their DeWi technology now proven on an international level, they can offer their low-cost connectivity solutions at scale on multiple continents. This will enable more people around the world access to quality internet services they might not have previously had access too due to geographical or infrastructural limitations.
Conclusion
In summary, following successful field tests conducted in Kenya, Mozambique and Nigeria using both TV White Space Equipment and Starlink from SpaceX as backhaul solutions respectively; Decentralized wireless network operator company -World mobile- is paving its way towards launching an expansion into Africa by providing quality yet affordable internet connection services for those living in rural areas who may not have had such opportunity before due to geographical or infrastructural barriers