According to the
@GSMA, globally there are 3.6 billion people (almost half the world’s population) who do not use mobile internet. This includes the ‘connectivity gap,’ which is about 400 million people who are not covered by mobile networks at all.
They’re unconnected because traditional mobile networks struggle to invest in hard-to-reach places.
But, at
#WorldMobile, we won’t take distance for an answer. We’ll go the extra mile to connect the seemingly unconnectable, because we know connection is everything.
At dawn this morning, close to Massingir,
#Mozambique, we went the extra-mile, and history was made.
We’re delighted to have successfully launched:
- The first commercial telecoms
#aerostat in
#Africa.
- The first aerostat in Southeast Africa.
- The biggest aerostat World Mobile has used to date.
Many said it could not be done, but we have persevered with the objective of delivering on our mission to connect the unconnected and serve the underserved.
Mozambique’s internet user rate stood at a mere 23% of the total population in 2022, a shocking figure given that almost 62% of its populace live in rural areas. This lack of
#connectivity has a significant impact on access to
#healthcare,
#education,
#banking, and economic opportunities.
We believe that our unique,
#decentralised, hybrid dynamic network can help provide a solution to Mozambique’s connectivity challenges. We believe it paves the way to solving connectivity challenges across the globe.
Aerostats are a significant piece of this solution, and this launch sets the foundation for our commercial deployment of decentralised aerostats across Africa and beyond.
We’re grateful to all those who have supported our cause so far, and believed in our vision despite the challenges faced along the way.
Remember, we did this together.
Together, let’s connect the unconnected.
Together, let’s connect the World.
Together, we’re unstoppable.
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