The demand for AirNodes is clearly massive, and I missed out again on the latest drop yesterday 
What’s the main factor limiting the supply? Is it the number of hosts, number of devices? setup speed, or something else entirely?
Would be great to know if there are plans to increase availability in the future. Thanks!
Sorry to hear you missed out on the latest AirNode drop @braznovt
Sales will be happening more frequently moving forward, so there will be more opportunities to purchase. The current plan is to deploy 200,000 AirNodes in Pakistan within the next 2 years.
While the exact factors limiting the supply of AirNodes for each batch aren’t disclosed, it’s likely influenced by many aspects: device production, shipping logistics, finding suitable hosts, and the time required for installation. All of these can contribute I guess - but there is no shortcut to any of these steps.
Good luck with the next drop!
Based on our latest AMA, around 8,000 new AirNodes are being deployed every month in Pakistan, and device production isn’t a limiting factor in Pakistan or US. With the launch of the Hex Guardian program on the horizon, WM anticipate a significant boost in airnode sale events—potentially seeing between 8 to 20 AirNode drops per month by the end of the year. This increased frequency should help address the strong demand!