World Mobile Appoints Tristan Thompson as Chief Digital Equity Officer, Partners with Protelindo on Stratospheric Network
Tristan Thompson • Photo Credit: World Mobile
LOS ANGELES, August 12, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Telecommunications company World Mobile has appointed NBA champion and Web3 expert Tristan Thompson as its first Chief Digital Equity Officer. In this role, Thompson will lead initiatives aimed at addressing digital divides in underserved communities across the United States.
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Thompson will work with World Mobile to raise awareness of infrastructure gaps in both rural and urban areas and will oversee the launch of the Community Connectivity Fund, a multi-million-dollar program designed to provide affordable, high-speed internet to low-income neighborhoods. The fund will support pilot projects, local infrastructure development, and community education on network ownership.
World Mobile also announced a partnership with Indonesia’s largest digital infrastructure company, Protelindo, to develop a stratospheric connectivity network. The network will use hydrogen-powered, fixed-wing aircraft operating as High-Altitude Platform Systems at approximately 20,000 meters to deliver direct-to-handset internet access. According to the company, these aircraft can serve hundreds of thousands of concurrent users while reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 99% compared to satellite-based solutions.
Micky Watkins, CEO of World Mobile, said: “This partnership embodies the potential of blockchain and decentralized economics to reshape global connectivity. By integrating token-driven incentives with advanced aerospace technology, we’re creating a resilient and economically viable model for bringing reliable internet to underserved regions at unprecedented scale.”
“World Mobile’s blockchain-based approach to connectivity infrastructure addresses key challenges faced by geographically diverse countries like Indonesia. We see tremendous potential in leveraging this technology to bring consistent, scalable internet access to communities currently beyond traditional reach”, said Indra Gunawan, a senior representative at Protelindo.
The aircraft technology, previously tested with major telecom providers in the UK and Middle East, will first be deployed in strategic markets including Indonesia and the United States, where approximately 11% of residents lack reliable connectivity. World Mobile’s system incorporates its native WMTx token for settlements, network access, and economic incentives to sustain and expand the network.
For more information, visit www.worldmobile.io.
Source: World Mobile
TelevisaUnivision Names John Farrell as Head of Partnerships
John Farrell, Head of Partnerships, TelevisaUnivision • Photo Credit: TelevisaUnivision
MIAMI, August 5, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Media company, TelevisaUnivision, has announced the appointment of John Farrell as Head of Partnerships, a newly created executive role focused on global content distribution and strategic expansion.
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According to the company, Farrell will lead the end-to-end distribution strategy across linear, digital, streaming, and emerging platforms. He will report directly to CEO Daniel Alegre and oversee global platform partnerships, corporate development, and international growth efforts.
Farrell brings prior experience in tech, media, and venture capital. Before joining TelevisaUnivision, he spent nearly a decade in venture capital, helping to launch and manage multiple investment funds and supporting technology startups in Latin America and other markets. Prior to that, Farrell held senior leadership roles at Google, including leading YouTube’s business in Latin America and serving as Country Director for Google Mexico. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles across the telecom, satellite, and internet sectors.
“TelevisaUnivision is the definitive leader in Spanish-language media, with a portfolio that deeply connects with audiences and delivers meaningful value to partners around the world. At a moment when demand for culturally rich content is reshaping the global landscape, the company stands apart—uniquely positioned to scale its distribution footprint and forge transformative partnerships. I look forward to building on that momentum alongside the team,” said Farrell.
Farrell is based in Mexico City and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
“We’re thrilled to welcome John to TelevisaUnivision—his track record in global deal-making and strategic partnerships makes him a tremendous asset as we accelerate our momentum and strengthen our position as the first-choice collaborator in the industry. Having worked with John earlier in our careers, I saw firsthand his ability to drive growth, build enduring relationships, and execute complex partnerships with creativity and discipline. His leadership will be key to scaling our partnerships function and unlocking new value across the business,” said Alegre.
For more information, visit www.televisaunivision.com.
Source: TelevisaUnivision