# What is an AirNode? An AirNode is what provides end-user access to the World Mobile network for calls and data. AirNodes can include various kinds of hardware, as their configuration is determined by the needs of each location. An AirNode could be a Wi-Fi access point, an aerostat or a tower. The factors that determine what will be used for an AirNode deployment include coverage area, the density of devices connecting to that AirNode, overall location and the types of users connecting to the AirNode. In remote areas, AirNodes will be run off-grid using a solar power system to keep the network running continuously. ## Who owns AirNodes? For sustainability, AirNodes are owned by private entities, such as local entrepreneurs or World Mobile. The owner, whoever they may be, is responsible for maintaining their AirNode and ensuring maximum uptime, and they can get assistance from World Mobile in the form of guidance and support material in local languages. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://faq.worldmobiletoken.com/docs/network/what-is-an-airnode.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.