Revolutionizing wireless by building an Open 5G mobile network leveraging open source software, flexible spectrum, blockchain, and community participation
Today carrier Wi-Fi relies on blind offload and hope, which has failed for 20 years. The shift to controlled offload using real-time UX metrics is key to finally make it work for carriers and subscribers.
@helium_mobile free tier earned enough in HNT mapping rewards last month to generate a 12% positive gross margin. With over 1,000 net new subs per day, it’s shaping up to be a customer acquisition strategy that actually pays.
@helium DAU dropped suddenly on March 1st because of a bug in the proxy server authenticating traffic from carriers; the team is currently working to resolve
To maximize hotspot data rewards, you need plenty of subscribers near each hotspot. Telefonica is activating 2.3M subs specifically in the green-marked areas. Deploy strategically.
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.
Carrier Wi-Fi moves to stage 3 in its competition with 5G. https://t.co/07qbuHBeqf
You can add @helium free plan as a second SIM, and your phone will automatically connect to Helium Wi-Fi hotspots—while still using your main carrier. No need to switch carriers.
TLDR;
“By incentivizing individuals and businesses to operate Hotspots, over 400,000 subscribers of U.S. telco carriers connect to the @helium Network daily to access the internet through Hotspots. With over 500 terabytes of data transfers into Helium, the Network has proven that traditional telcos can embrace the capacity, security and effectiveness of decentralized networks.” $hnt
Converged Wi-Fi/Cellular users see ~100Mbps faster downloads vs. cellular-only—despite most offload Wi-Fi being unoptimized, stuck in residential closets on 5GHz. Imagine the impact that an 'offload-optimized' fleet like @helium could eventually bring. https://t.co/fVOiRGTbat
Is @helium coverage in Disneyland real of fake? Per HIP140, if these hotspots don't get 25 unique user connections during 7 days trailing, they will receive no boosted POC rewards. https://t.co/pwr5f4S6AF
Carrier Wi-Fi is the new 5G. With HIP-139 @helium community voted to phase out CBRS by March 1st. This also means more rewards for Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi hotspots for affected CBRS operators.
@Starlink + @helium = uninterrupted cell connectivity in disaster zones. Already used IRL today with 13K+ connections and 150Gb of life saving data across several locations https://t.co/oQSDnsqeXG