3air uses blockchain to revolutionize one of the most traditional industries
Blockchains are a powerful technology, and the full extent of their use remains to be seen. 3air, a blockchain company working to connect Africa through NFT subscription to the internet service, will revolutionize the telecom and internet industry. 3air aims to achieve this by using the SKALE blockchain and bringing millions of users into the global economy, while keeping services fast and affordable to avoid common cryptocurrency downturns.
3air uses wireless mesh hardware powered by the proven K3 Lastmile technology to provide connectivity in Africa’s most remote regions. This technology has a range of 50 kilometers and provides up to 1GBPS dedicated internet connection while delivering a range of digital TV stations and IP telephony. The company will build base stations with this technology across the continent, with the aim of supplying the sub-Saharan region with internet connectivity.
Why Africa?
Internet access is badly needed in sub-Saharan Africa. Cities and populations have grown rapidly, but trenches and infrastructure for internet access have not been dug and are now almost impossible to install in some areas. Only 0.58% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa had broadband access in 2019. Wireless technology is also severely lacking; while 73% of users have mobile connections in sub-Saharan Africa, only 20% of them came with internet access, as most mobile towers are outdated and only have 2G or 3G connections. With these in mind, K3 Telecom’s Last Mile technology is ideal for providing internet services to sub-Saharan Africa.
Using NFTs to drive subscriptions
After delivering these base stations, 3air will begin onboarding users with crypto-based subscriptions and a wide range of crypto-related services. NFT subscriptions will be used instead of standard subscription services to give users more power to manage their internet connection. This subscription form allows users to resell and transfer their internet services at will without having to cancel or rewrite contracts.
However, this form of subscription service serves as more than just a model for the company. 3air will use this service to integrate users to web3 and empower Africans in the global economy through educational services both online and on the ground. Doing this will give these users more than enough knowledge to fully use web3.
3air’s services also extend to the unbanked. 57% of Africans do not have any kind of bank account, either local or digital. The company aims to provide microfinance through its blockchain in the form of microloans and cryptocurrency wallets, as well as business and web3 education. These educational services will also extend beyond the scope of 3air, teaching users how to interact with web3 as a whole rather than just the company. With these all together, those using 3air’s services will be empowered to the level of the global economy.
SKALE’s blockchain is ideal for the services 3air will offer. Transaction speeds and high gas fees are the most common problems with large-scale cryptocurrency operations, and these problems are unacceptable for sub-Saharan Africa. SKALE will offer these services with the lowest possible fees and exceptionally fast processing times, so that the company can offer internet and banking services at the cheapest cost to society. Empowering Africa is 3air’s primary goal, and the company has a well-rounded roadmap to achieve its goals.
