Here's another Helium-like approach, ... Cardano related, with its own token:
World Mobile - The Last Mile https://worldmobile.io
Every country requires at least one Aether Node for World Mobile to operate, since Aether Nodes connects to existing legacy telecommunication networks.
Aether Node operators are required to meet local regulations. The operators also need to possess the necessary licenses to operate.
World Mobile's network and backhaul explained https://worldmobile.io/blog/post/network-backhaul-explained/
World Mobile Aether/Air/Earth Nodes, WMT, Roadmap, and more!
Now this is interesting:
UK:
Pilot deployments in several rural locations backhauled by Starlink.
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