World Mobile Alliance Recap | February 8 2025

Club · February 9, 2025, 3:22am

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Here’s a quick recap:

I. New Website & Feature Rollout

Website Redesign:
- A completely new website is coming out very soon. The design is hinted to follow a black & yellow theme.
- The new site will clearly articulate World Mobile’s mission, services, and overall value proposition in a simplified manner.
Feature Deployment Strategy:
- Phased Rollout:
  - Core functionalities are ready, but additional features are pending final audits. The initial launch will be followed by incremental updates.
- Integrated Web App:
  - All dashboards—including staking tools—will eventually be unified in a single web app.
- MVNO Launch Capability:
  - A key feature will allow other projects to quickly launch their own Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) on top of World Mobile’s platform, leveraging the company’s infrastructure and expertise.
Team & Timeline:
- A dedicated team of 25–30 members is working in shifts.
- The website rollout is expected early next week (Monday to Wednesday), subject to audit completion.

Joint Announcement Teaser:
- Mr. Telecom hinted at a significant joint announcement within the next two weeks. This “first” for the partnering company is expected to add considerable credibility to World Mobile.
Growth Objectives:
- U.S. Market Focus:
  - The 2025 goal is to onboard millions of U.S. customers.
  - A structured marketing campaign will follow, supported by affiliate and referral programs targeting SIMs, AirNodes, and staking.
- Long-Term Vision:
  - Mr. Telecom described 20 million users as “okay” and 100 million as “unstoppable,” all part of a vision to eventually connect 1 billion people worldwide.

DITO Partnership:
- Well received by the community, the DITO partnership is expected to bring about 13 million paying users once fully operational on the World Mobile chain.
SEW (Smart Energy Water) Partnership:
- Poised to potentially reach 1.3 billion users globally (with 70 million in the U.S.), with meetings scheduled by the end of February to discuss further opportunities.
HEX Guardian Auctions:
- Rollout Plan:
  - Initial HEX Guardian rollouts are expected in March with auctions starting in April. Auctions will remain open until all HEX allocations are sold out.
- Target Regions:
  - Early markets include the U.S., Pakistan, parts of Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi, and Mozambique.
Additional Partnerships:
- Corporate Interest:
  - Large construction firms, investment groups, and tech companies are in discussions about HEXs and AirNodes.
- Cuentas Partnership:
  - An important announcement regarding this partnership is imminent.

Revenue Potential:
- The U.S. market’s ARPU is significantly higher (~$87) compared to emerging markets (typically $4–$8), making it a strategic focus for growth.
- Increased data consumption in previously unconnected small towns is expected to drive future revenues.
Buyback & Revenue Strategy:
- Buyback programs are already in place, and revenue is expected to rise sharply as additional services go live and U.S. customer onboarding accelerates.

Pricing Overview:
- U.S. service packages are projected to range from $40 to $100 per month, with multiple options available, including a global plan that can be customized.
Staking Tiers & Benefits:
- A tiered staking system (aiming at six tiers) is being developed. Benefits may include cashback, hardware discounts, and additional rewards.
- Managing staking in emerging markets remains more complex due to regulatory uncertainties.
Operational Efficiency:
- With the continuous deployment of AirNodes, World Mobile plans to reduce reliance on partners, optimizing margins without engaging in a price war.

Spark AirNode Release:
- A new Spark AirNode release is scheduled for next week, with initial volumes expected to be in the thousands.

Favorable Regulatory Climate:
- The current U.S. administration’s pro-crypto stance creates an ideal environment for World Mobile’s U.S. expansion.
- With advisors connected to the administration, Mr. Telecom anticipates major regulatory and market news in the next 3–4 weeks.
- As the only crypto DePIN mobile network operator in the U.S., World Mobile is uniquely positioned to capitalize on these favorable conditions.

Leadership & Advisory Board:
- The team includes seasoned telecom executives like Manoj Kohli (a former SoftBank leader known for scaling companies to unicorn status) and other top experts in telecom and business.
- The company’s advisory board brings extensive industry experience and influential connections, ensuring that the public-facing innovations are backed by robust strategic planning.
Behind-the-Scenes Excellence:
- The visible products and services represent just the tip of the iceberg; much of the innovation and strategic groundwork is occurring behind the scenes.

Subscriber Economics & Bundled Services:
- @MAV100_ADA explained that once subscriber numbers hit 2,000, the cost of e-SIMs drops by roughly $1 per subscriber—directly benefiting the sharing economy.
- The move to launch an in-house ISP was also discussed as a strategy to secure more cost-effective, carrier-grade equipment and lower overall expenses.
Technical Deep-Dive:
- Community members shared insights and challenges related to setting up nodes (including CBRS configurations), emphasizing the importance of expertise in optimizing network performance.
Ecosystem Partnerships:
- Mr. Telecom mentioned ongoing discussions with Cardano ecosystem players (such as Iagon) and congratulated the Snek community on their Kraken listing, reinforcing World Mobile’s commitment to cross-chain and ecosystem collaborations.

Summary of Key Announcements:
- The call highlighted the significant impact of strategic partnerships (e.g., DITO and SEW) and emphasized the upcoming joint announcement, which is expected to further elevate World Mobile’s credibility.
Next Engagements:
- A reminder was issued about an upcoming AMA scheduled for Tuesday—just before the next AirNode drop.