World Mobile has announced that it has successfully launched its commercial cellular network in Zanzibar.
Since World Mobile is already operating in the East African region, residents of Zanzibar may take advantage of mobile data prices that are 50% lower than the average for the country, according to the latest information from a press release shared with Finbold on May 26.
World Mobile’s Android app on Google Play has helped ease the process of going from a proof of concept to a commercial model.
In particular, the Android app streamlines data bundle management and provides a foundation for users to establish a unique digital identity and access a variety of premium features.
During the commercial handover of their network in Zanzibar, World Mobile’s CEO Micky Watkins commented:
“Today marks a significant milestone for World Mobile as we proudly announce the successful commercial transition of our network in Zanzibar. We are thrilled to welcome our first paying customers and embark on a journey to connect the unconnected, empowering individuals across Africa and beyond.”
Move to a commercial model
As part of its effort to create a trustworthy sharing economy, World Mobile has upgraded its network explorer, WMTScan, to reveal the highest-earning AirNodes after its transition to a commercial model.
One thousand new subscribers sign up for World Mobile per week, and the average number of daily users peaks at sixteen thousand in May of 2023.
At first, the proof of concept network was only offered via World Mobile’s AirNodes as a subsidized, limited test service. Due to the constraints of preexisting providers, World Mobile decided to test out its hybrid-connectivity network in the semi-autonomous zone.
The percentage of Tanzanians who have access to the internet is now approximately 46%, with most people living in cities. Because of these obstacles, many firms are unable to fully benefit from the digital economy.
Internet access in urban areas on the rise
The percentage of Tanzanians who have access to the internet is now approximately 46%, with most people living in cities. Because of these obstacles, many firms are unable to fully benefit from the digital economy.
By creating a sharing economy to support the development of telecommunications infrastructure in rural Africa and beyond, World Mobile hopes to solve an issue that has garnered the attention of internet giants like Google and Facebook. Connectivity is provided by World Mobile for a fraction of the price of conventional mobile network providers.
