Big Wireless has made a business out of your personal data
Every location ping, website visit, and call log is collected, then packaged, analyzed, and sold. Often without your knowledge. And definitely without your consent.
This isn’t speculation. In 2020, the FCC proposed over $200 million in fines against major U.S. telecoms for selling real-time location data to third parties - a story that re-emerged in headlines again in 2024 as investigations continued. That means someone could buy access to where you live, work, and sleep - no warrant needed.[1]
But it goes deeper:
- Your browsing history is tracked and auctioned to advertisers in real time.[2]
- Your metadata (who you talk to, when, and for how long) reveals intimate patterns about your life.[3]
- Encrypted traffic is throttled, while unprotected data gets prioritized.[4]
- And your data is still stored long after you leave, just waiting for the next breach.[5]
Telecom companies don’t just provide service - they profit from surveillance.[6]
There’s a Better Way: World Mobile
World Mobile isn’t just a different kind of network. It’s a decentralized, privacy-first movement designed to flip the power dynamic:
- Your Data, Your Rules: Encrypted by default. Decentralized storage means you control your data - not us, not anyone.[7]
- No Hidden Surveillance: We don’t sell your data. We don’t store what we don’t need. And we never compromise on your right to privacy.[8]
- Powered by People: With AirNodes and EarthNodes, the network is operated by the community, not by corporations.[9]
- Rewards for Participation: Earn WMTx tokens for helping run the network or even just by using it - because a fairer system should reward everyone, not just shareholders.[10]
- Global Coverage, Local Control: With a hybrid dynamic network, you get unrivaled reach across the U.S. and over 60 countries, without giving up control.[11]
Privacy shouldn’t be something you pay extra for. It should be the standard.
This isn’t just about SIM cards and phone plans. It’s about reclaiming your digital freedom.
Let’s make privacy the default. Who’s with us?
The FCC proposed fines in 2020 against AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint for selling location data to aggregators. These fines were revisited in news cycles as recently as 2023–2024, reigniting public concern. ↩︎
ISPs and mobile providers can track DNS requests and other metadata depending on the connection method. Real-time bidding platforms buy this data for targeted advertising. ↩︎
Metadata, even without content, has been shown to identify social relationships, routines, and affiliations. Multiple academic studies and NSA disclosures confirm this. ↩︎
VPN and encrypted traffic throttling has been reported anecdotally and in isolated cases. For example, Verizon was caught throttling data used by emergency services in California. The exact motivations (e.g., encryption vs. traffic type) are debated. ↩︎
Telecoms retain user records well after account cancellation, citing legal or analytic purposes. T-Mobile, for example, had breaches in 2021 and 2023 involving both current and former customer data. ↩︎
The phrase “surveillance capitalism” has been widely used to describe data monetization by large tech and telecom entities. ↩︎
World Mobile promotes user-controlled, encrypted data storage through decentralized identity systems and blockchain tech. ↩︎
According to World Mobile’s documentation and public communications, they follow a privacy-first model and don’t participate in centralized user data monetization. ↩︎
AirNodes provide last-mile connectivity while EarthNodes handle blockchain and telecom functions. Ownership is open and decentralized. ↩︎
WMTx tokens are earned by participating in the network, whether through staking, hosting, or using services, as part of World Mobile’s DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure) model. ↩︎
World Mobile combines its decentralized AirNode infrastructure with roaming agreements from traditional partners to offer broad coverage. ↩︎