1. NBA champion Tristan Thompson has partnered with World Mobile to launch Uplift, a community-owned mobile network built on blockchain technology and decentralized infrastructure. It offers unlimited data plans for $9.99 per month, with each subscription contributing to neighborhood network expansion.

2. AirNode operators will provide community coverage and earn a portion of the network revenue. The goal is to challenge the traditional telecom industry's centralized model by allowing users and local operators to share in the value they create.

3. Uplift aims to address the issue of affordable high-speed data access for underserved communities, starting with Cleveland, Ohio, in 2025, and expanding to other cities in 2026. The network has already proven successful in pilot programs, including one in Reno, Nevada, where community hosts earned over $10,000 annually.