Revolutionizing how the world connects
Innovation should serve humanity—not corporations. Mobile networks are essential in today’s world, yet we’ve surrendered control to Big Wireless, which profits from our data while leaving half the world disconnected and many major cities with unreliable coverage.
The digital world is evolving, but mobile networks remain stuck in the past. You’re paying more for less, with limited coverage and your personal data being treated like a commodity. Privacy is a right, not a privilege.
Enough is enough. It’s time for a mobile network that works for you, not against you.
A mobile network that puts you in control
Imagine a mobile network that delivers reliable connectivity everywhere, a network that rewards you for participating and gives you power over your privacy and data.
We’re building a decentralized mobile network—owned and operated by the people, for the people, everywhere. From bustling cities to the most remote corners of the world, we’re connecting everyone, ensuring no one is left behind. This is connectivity on your terms. Join the movement and reclaim power over your mobile experience.
A network built on transparency, secured by blockchain
The telecom industry was designed to keep control in the hands of a few. We’re changing that.
World Mobile is a decentralized mobile network, built for accessibility, security, and fairness. At its core, World Mobile Chain—the first telecoms blockchain—ensures every interaction is secure, verifiable, and tamper-proof, creating a trustless system where data integrity is protected, and privacy isn’t an afterthought.
No centralized control. No middlemen. Just a network that rewards participation, scales where traditional telecoms won’t, and puts ownership back where it belongs—with you.
Meet our leadership team
Our team is made up of seasoned telecoms veterans and blockchain experts. We understand the limitations of the legacy mobile network industry and can leverage our experience and partnerships to deliver superior products and services from our competition.
Micky Watkins
Chief Executive Officer
Telecoms entrepreneur and futurist, Micky has raised millions in VC and private funding from institutions such as Deutsche Telekom and Carmel Ventures amongst others. Founder of Yallo, the first VOIP platform of its kind, he has spent the last decade developing solutions that change the way we consume communications.
Alan Omnet
Chief Operations Officer
20+ years of experience as a telecom entrepreneur. Co-founded and exited multiple successful businesses, including a global telecom carrier growing to £40M+ annual revenue. Has developed and managed branded telecoms services for over 100 companies such as American Express, Hertz, and Virgin.
Charles Barnett
Chief Business Officer
Charles is an accomplished entrepreneur who has built multiple tech ventures, driving innovation across various markets. Since 2014, he expanded his family telecommunications business across several continents, surpassing $100 million in revenue. Building on that success, he co-founded World Mobile to advance the mission of transforming global connectivity.
Emmanuel Gratch
Chief Investment Officer
Prior to World Mobile, Emmanuel was an Investment Banker at Citigroup focusing on Telecoms, Media and Technology across the EMEA region. He advised on 15+ M&A deals and IPOs totaling cumulative enterprise value of over $10bn. Emmanuel holds a Masters in Management from ESCP Europe Business School in Paris and an MSc from Tongji University in Shanghai.
James Tagg
Chief Architect
James is one of the inventors of the touchscreen. He has founded several companies, including Truphone, the world’s first global mobile network, where he made the first VoIP call on a cell phone and developed the eSIM. James has launched mobile virtual network operations in the UK, USA, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany and built a travel SIM that roams in over 200 countries.
Manoj Kohli
Advisor
Manoj was the Country Head of SoftBank and Vision Fund supporting SoftBank Group and Vision Fund as one of the largest investors of $15bn in over 25 AI-focused portfolio companies in India. He was executive chairman of SB Energy and also led Bharti Airtel as MD and CEO to become the third largest telco in the world. He brings a wealth of experience in successfully scaling businesses to the next level.
Andrew Soper
Chief Country Operations Officer
Over a decade of on the ground experience operating renewable energy and telecom projects in East Africa through clients like Embassy's, tower co's, the UN, hospitals and more. Megawatts of battery and solar capacity deployed, thousands of homes powered by solar and delivered distributed energy solutions to the Elon Musk funded XPrize for global learning.
Magnus Kelly
VP of Country Operations
Magnus is a high achiever with over forty years of professional telecommunications experience. He has a deep understanding of Cellular, Data & Voice technologies in a global market. Prior to World Mobile, he worked for AT&T, BT, National Grid, Transco and notably made a successful bid for spectrum at Ofcom's first spectrum auction and was then key to the opening of the UK market for National Cellular roaming.
