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NBA champion Tristan Thompson and World Mobile launch community-owned networkUplift
NBA champion Tristan Thompson and World Mobile announced Uplift, a community-owned mobile network launching at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Offering unlimited data plans starting at $9.99/month, Uplift is built on blockchain technology and allows local operators to earn from network revenue, aimed at providing affordable internet access and supporting communities, especially in underserved areas.
要点
- Tristan Thompson partners with World Mobile to launch Uplift.
- Uplift offers unlimited data plans starting at $9.99/month.
- Utilizes blockchain technology and decentralized infrastructure (DePIN).
- Local hosts (AirNode operators) earn revenue from network relayed.
- Aims to disrupt the $2 trillion telecom industry by decentralizing value.
- Thompson emphasizes helping underprivileged communities and promoting connectivity.
- The model has been successfully piloted in Reno, Nevada.
- Uplift plans to roll out in Cleveland and other cities by 2026.
なぜ重要か
- The telecom industry is increasingly adopting decentralized models.
- Community-driven internet networks resonate with contemporary discussions on digital equity.
- The ongoing digital divide affects over 50 million Americans living near poverty.
- The trend towards supporting local economies through technology aligns with current venture models.
Tristan Thompson's Uplift initiative with World Mobile represents a significant shift towards affordable, community-driven internet access, harnessing technology to empower underserved communities, with hopes to reshape the telecom landscape.