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
LG Launches New Curated Content Channel "LG Channels Showcase"
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 3, 2024 (EntertainmentInterviews.com) - LG Electronics USA has announced the launch of its new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel on LG Channels, named "LG Channels Showcase" (Channel 999). This new channel will feature a variety of studio films from Amazon MGM Studios, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Shout! Studios, along with exclusive content available only on LG Channels, such as the award-winning series "LG Presents: The Rivalries."
In July, the channel will feature movies such as "Hercules" (2014), "Tomb Raider" (2018), "Pompeii" (2014), and "Red Dawn" (2012). The rotating library will also include classics like "The Terminator," "Thelma & Louise," "Sophie's Choice," and "Big Eyes."
The "LG Channels Showcase" will also highlight exclusive content such as the docuseries "LG Presents: The Rivalries," which showcases intense NCAA matchups in Division II and Division III sports. Additionally, viewers can enjoy "LG's Taste of Tennessee," a series where BBQ expert and author Matt Moore joins local Nashville restaurant owners and former Tennessee Titans players to celebrate community, cuisine, and optimism in Tennessee.
LG Channels is available on LG Smart TVs (models 2016-present) and can be accessed via the dedicated key on the LG Magic Remote or the home screen. LG Channels has consistently ranked among the top five most accessed apps on LG Smart TVs across all regions where the service is offered, attracting an increasing number of viewers with its wide selection of content.
In July, the channel will host several themed movie marathons, including:
Fourth of July Marathon on July 4 featuring "The Lucky Ones," "Home of The Brave," "Killing Streets" (1991), and "Windtalkers."
Summer Vacation Marathon on July 13 featuring "Beach Party," "Blame it On Rio," "But I'm a Cheerleader," and "Man Up."
Summer Romance Marathon on July 21 featuring "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Mystic Pizza," and "Look Who's Talking."
Sports Movie Marathon on July 26-27 featuring "Beach Kings," "Flying Scotsman," "Swimming Upstream," "The Cutting Edge," "The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold," "Hurricane Season," "The Longshots," "More Than A Game," "Pride," and "Who's Your Caddy."
For more information, visit www.LG.com.
Source: LG Electronics USA via PR Newswire