World Mobile

World Mobile is a decentralized mobile network operator, founded in 2018 and headquartered in London, that combines blockchain technology with hybrid connectivity to provide community-owned, privacy-first mobile service. The company states a mission of connecting the unconnected, pointing to a global population of nearly 3 billion people without internet access. It is a member of the GSMA.

Its products include the World Mobile Chain, described as the first dedicated telecoms blockchain - a Layer 3 EVM-compatible network built on Base for fast, secure and affordable transactions. Infrastructure is split between AirNodes, community-powered hardware deploying mobile coverage, and EarthNodes, which provide network security and governance. World Mobile Phone Plans offer privacy-first mobile service with built-in VPNs, token-based rewards and no contracts.

Engineering work spans blockchain technology, decentralized telecommunications networks, Layer 3 EVM-compatible development, hybrid connectivity, Web3 token-based rewards, network security and governance, and privacy and VPN technology. The company's plans claim coverage across 99% of the USA and more than 60 countries worldwide, and it holds licensed spectrum in California, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah.

World Mobile describes its operating model as decentralized and people-powered, with a community-owned, user-controlled network ethos and a privacy-first approach to consumer service.