Unetwork Tasks
What are Unetwork tasks?
Unetwork, formerly Unity Network, is a composable, people-powered global edge network that transforms phones into a distributed network for telecom and network verification. By utilising a geo-diverse layer of more than 50,000 devices, the platform provides enterprises and carriers with critical visibility where traffic actually flows: at the edge.
Each task tests a different live-network need: device telemetry, caller ID, SMS routing, sender identity, connectivity, route discovery, or route validation. Some tasks are passive. Some require interaction. Some require SIM access.
The core value of Unetwork is the authenticity of its data. Lab environments and synthetic probes provide simulated results, but they cannot replicate the complexity of real-world conditions. Unetwork delivers edge visibility from real devices on real networks, helping carriers and enterprises detect fraud, revenue leakage, and routing issues that are otherwise hard to see from centralized monitoring.
Overview
Task system at a glance
| Task name | Type | Typical reward range | SIM required | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telemetry | Passive | 0.05 to 0.55 UPs per day | No | Live |
| CLI Testing (Caller ID) | Active | 0.2 to 2 UPs per task completed | Yes | Live |
| SMS CLI Testing | Active | 0.2 to 2 UPs per task completed | Yes | Live |
| Content Testing | Active | 0.2 to 2 UPs per task completed | No | Upcoming |
| Scout and Runner | Active | Available for +1 country numbers; rewards vary by role | Yes | Live |
| Entropy Generation | Passive | TBA | No | In Beta Testing |
| WiFi-only task | TBA | TBA | No | Upcoming |
| SIM-only task | TBA | TBA | Yes | Upcoming |
Breakdown
Unetwork Tasks Breakdown
Note: A device can be eligible for one task and not another, even under the same license.
Telemetry
Automatically measures real-world service reachability, latency, and connection behavior. It provides edge visibility into how services perform on real networks.
- When it runs
- Operates in the background whenever the app is online and work is available.
- Requirements
- Needs a stable device, high uptime, and internet. While WiFi is supported, mobile/SIM connections are often prioritized for rewards.
CLI Testing (Caller ID)
Validates caller ID quality by ensuring the caller's number is transmitted correctly across live telecom routes. It compares the number received on real devices against the expected source to detect routing issues, fraud signals, or identification manipulation.
- When it runs
- Operates when test traffic is assigned to your online device based on customer demand for your specific country and network operator.
- Requirements
- Needs an active license, task opt-in, and a SIM or eSIM capable of receiving inbound calls. Missed calls must be reported through the app within 24 hours to remain eligible for rewards.
SMS CLI Testing
Verifies sender ID and message integrity on live telecom routes using real inbox evidence. It helps customers identify sender ID manipulation, content changes, and delivery issues.
- When it runs
- Operates after opt-in when SMS test traffic is assigned to your device based on customer demand for your specific device, carrier, and region.
- Requirements
- Needs an active license, task opt-in, and a SIM or eSIM capable of receiving standard SMS messages. The device must stay online and reachable so you can report the received message details through the app for validation.
Content Testing
Detail page upcoming
Verifies whether message content survives routing without unwanted substitution, filtering, or formatting changes. This helps customers audit SMS delivery quality.
- When it runs
- Runs when sender or content verification is assigned for a route, country, or operator.
- Requirements
- Needs an active license, task opt-in, and accurate reporting through the app. SIM access is not required for the current planned task category.
Scout
Discovers new telecom routes to expand network coverage and identify routing behavior. It provides carriers with practical connectivity evidence from real devices, surfacing new paths.
- When it runs
- Operates through manual interaction where Scouts attempt to reach specific numbers from a provided list to discover active routes.
- Requirements
- Needs valid Unetwork License Operator status, task opt-in, a supported region, and a dedicated prepaid SIM or eSIM for S&R calling.
Runner
Re-validates established telecom routes to provide carriers with practical connectivity evidence from real networks. It confirms whether a known route remains operational and continues to behave as expected.
- When it runs
- Operates by assignment, where the device is provided a specific list of numbers to call to verify route integrity.
- Requirements
- Needs valid Unetwork License Operator status, task opt-in, a supported region, and a dedicated registered prepaid SIM or eSIM with a matching call plan for each device.
Entropy Generation
Entropy means randomness. This task can use real phones to add independent signals for randomness that is harder to predict, manipulate, or control.
- When it runs
- Runs in the background when the app is online, the device is eligible, and entropy demand is available.
- Requirements
- Needs an active license, task opt-in, a real compatible phone, and eligible sensor permissions.
WiFi-Only Tasks
Detail page upcoming
A category of network verification tasks designed for devices without an active mobile SIM.
- When it runs
- Operates as a background process whenever the device is online and eligible work is available.
- Requirements
- Needs an active license, task opt-in, and a real device with a stable, high-uptime WiFi connection.
SIM-Only Tasks
Detail page upcoming
Provides carrier-specific verification that requires a live mobile network identity and reachability. These tasks deliver edge visibility for telecom.
- When it runs
- Assigned when your online device matches specific customer demand for your country, mobile network operator, or route profile.
- Requirements
- Needs an active license, task opt-in, and an active SIM or eSIM with normal mobile network availability.
System Flow
How Tasks Actually Work: The Integrity Path
Every completed task follows a standardized integrity path to create Proof at the Edge. This replaces subjective reporting with verifiable, real-world data captured where traffic flows.
- 1
Device Selection
The system matches demand to devices by region, network, device capability, task eligibility, and recent reliability.
- 2
Task Execution
The device performs a specific Proof-of-Work task on a live network, such as reporting inbound CLI call data, verifying SMS message integrity, or collecting telemetry like latency and service reachability.
- 3
Anonymized Data Capture
The app captures only the technical metadata required to verify the result, such as connection quality, device performance, and signal metrics. Personal identifiable information, contacts, private files, and browsing history are not processed or stored.
- 4
Cryptographic Hashing
The captured metadata is timestamped and hashed. This creates a unique digital fingerprint of the result so the evidence cannot be altered after the measurement is taken.
- 5
On-Chain Recording
The cryptographic hash is recorded on World Mobile Chain. This creates a permanent, independent audit trail that allows carriers or enterprises to verify the integrity of the connectivity event.
- 6
Validation
The network confirms whether the result is useful, consistent, and eligible.
- Switch Nodes manage routing and timestamping of telecom packets to anchor verification in time.
- Validation Nodes verify signal integrity and remove anomalies or fraudulent activity from the data stream.
- 7
Reward Distribution
Once a task is successfully validated, the reward is calculated based on the operator's license split and current network demand. Rewards are added to the operator balance. To withdraw through the management portal, complete identity verification, then choose the available cryptocurrency or wire-transfer route.
World Mobile Chain audit trail
The chain record does not need to expose the raw measurement to prove integrity. The hash gives the network a way to confirm that the verified result matches the evidence originally captured.
Why validation matters
Telecom customers use these results to compare expected behavior with observed behavior on live networks. Validation filters out weak or inconsistent evidence before rewards are issued.
Earnings Logic
How rewards are created
Rewards come from completed, validated work. Passive tasks usually create smaller reward events because they require little interaction. Active and routing tasks can pay more because they depend on rarer device conditions, SIM access, user reporting, or a specific route.
Earnings vary because demand is specific. A customer may need tests in one country, on one operator, for one route, during one period. A device outside that profile may be online and still receive fewer assignments.
| Task combination | Monthly estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passive only | $4 to $12/month | Telemetry and connection-based measurements, no SIM tasks. |
| Passive + SIM tasks | $6 to $22/month | Adds CLI, SMS, and content verification when demand is available. |
| Full participation | $10 to $48/month | Includes advanced assigned work such as Scout and Runner where available. |
Optimization
What actually increases earnings
Uptime threshold
A device that is often offline will miss some assignments. A device that stays consistently reachable is more useful to the network.
SIM access
SIM access unlocks call, SMS, routing, and mobile-connectivity checks. These tasks test carrier behavior that WiFi cannot observe.
Network diversity
Devices on different carriers, regions, and connections are more useful than many devices behind the same local network.
Regional availability
Task supply changes by country, city, carrier, and customer request. Some areas receive more work because customers need data there.
Customer demand
Rewards improve when customers are buying the data your device can provide. A good setup increases eligibility, but it cannot create demand where there is none.
Costs
ULO operating costs
The barrier is low, but it is not entirely free. A setup still requires an active license, power, internet connection, and a working device.
License credit
Free now; later $1.99 to $3.99/month
License credits are free for now. Future pricing is expected to be low monthly cost.
Data usage
$0 to $10/month
Free on WiFi; mobile data cost depends on your plan, task usage, and personal usage.
Electricity
$1/month
Typical phone charging cost when kept online.
Device
$0 to $70+
Use an existing phone or dedicate a separate device. Second hand is fine.
Requirements
What the device needs
Base requirements for all tasks
- Active Unetwork license, owned or leased.
- Android or iOS device capable of running the current Unetwork App.
- Stable internet connection through WiFi or mobile data.
- App installed, signed in, and allowed to run in the background.
- Battery saver, data saver, and aggressive app sleep settings disabled for Unetwork.
- Enough uptime to remain useful for assignment. Short online windows reduce eligibility.
Data Quality
What gets flagged or devalued
VPN usage
A VPN hides the actual network path. That can make location, carrier, latency, and route evidence unreliable.
Emulators and synthetic setups
Customers need measurements from real phones on real networks. Virtual devices reduce trust because they do not reflect normal device or carrier behavior.
Too many devices on one IP range
Clustering many devices behind the same connection creates duplicate signal. Duplicate signal is less valuable than coverage from independent networks.
Manipulated reporting
Incorrect call, SMS, route, or connection reports damage validation quality. Low-quality evidence can reduce assignment priority or make a result ineligible.
FAQ
Unetwork tasks FAQ
Short answers for operators deciding which tasks to enable and what setup is needed.
Which Unetwork tasks earn the most?
Reward potential is usually highest for tasks that require active interaction, SIM access, or a specific device condition. Scout and Runner tasks can pay more when available. Among live tasks, CLI testing and SMS CLI testing usually offer higher per-event rewards than passive Telemetry. For most operators, the practical approach is to enable every task the device is eligible for.
How do I maximize earnings across tasks?
Use a SIM or eSIM device when possible, keep the app online consistently, and avoid clustering many devices on the same internet connection. High uptime improves assignment eligibility, while geo-diverse devices on different carriers create more useful data for the network.
Can I choose which tasks my device runs?
Yes. The Tasks tab in the Unetwork App lets you control task participation. You can opt in to categories such as Caller ID, SMS, Scout, and Runner when they are available, and you can opt out of a task if you do not want your device to perform it.
How many tasks can I run at the same time?
You can run all available task types at the same time. Passive tasks such as Telemetry can run in the background, while active tasks run only when the network has matching demand for your country, carrier, route, or device profile.
Do I need a different device for each task?
No. One smartphone or tablet can perform every task that its hardware, connection type, and app settings support. A SIM-enabled device is needed for the full task set. WiFi-only devices are more limited and are mainly suited to Telemetry and WiFi-based connectivity checks.
Do tasks conflict with each other or slow down my phone?
Unetwork tasks are designed to be lightweight. Passive work runs in the background, and active tasks are triggered only when assigned. Actual battery, CPU, and data use depends on device settings, network conditions, and task volume.
Is my personal data at risk with tasks enabled?
Unetwork tasks are designed around anonymized technical metadata, not personal content. The app uses data needed to verify network behavior, such as connection quality, latency, and task results. It should not need contacts, private files, or browsing history to complete telecom verification tasks.
What happens when new tasks are released?
New tasks are introduced as customer demand and network coverage expand. They may appear after an app update or roll out in beta cohorts before wider access. Keeping the app updated and the license in good standing helps preserve eligibility.
Where do task rewards come from?
Task rewards come from utility-driven service fees paid by carriers and enterprises that need real-world telecom and network verification data. As a Unetwork License Operator, your device contributes validated work and receives rewards according to the license split and current demand.
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