Helium launched the world’s first free mobile phone plan earlier this year. Now, it is partnering with AT&T, the world’s third-largest telecommunications company by revenue.
This collaboration of Helium with AT&T could be a game-changer for mobile connectivity across the U.S. It introduces millions to the potential of decentralized infrastructure.
A Telco Giant Embraces DePIN
On April 24, AT&T announced it will integrate Helium’s distributed network of internet hotspots to strengthen mobile coverage across America. With over 117 million wireless subscribers, AT&T’s move marks a massive vote of confidence in Helium’s model—and in DePIN as a whole.
Rather than relying solely on centralized infrastructure, Helium uses community-hosted hotspots to provide coverage, rewarding participants with crypto incentives. This people-powered approach lowers costs and increases flexibility. AT&T’s decision to tap into this system signals a shift in how major carriers view decentralized solutions.
Big news! @ATT subscribers can now connect to the people-powered Helium Network across America. 🇺🇸🎈
By leveraging Helium’s decentralized network, AT&T is expanding coverage to thousands of new locations, built and powered by individuals across the U.S.
AT&T is also becoming an… pic.twitter.com/PilKzjwoR6
— Helium🎈 (@helium) April 24, 2025
“Working with AT&T is a massive step forward in our mission to bring affordable and accessible connectivity to the masses,” said Amir Haleem, Co-founder of Helium and CEO of Helium Mobile. “This is only the beginning of our journey that will transform the future of connectivity.”
Alongside greater network coverage, AT&T also gains access to Helium’s real-time data analytics. This could provide deeper operational insights and improve service reliability—an increasingly valuable asset in a data-driven world.
More About Helium
As the Helium ecosystem evolves, Helium World is transforming into more than just a map. It’s becoming the central hub for managing connectivity infrastructure. It allows users to analyze network performance and guide future growth. The introduction of the Carrier Toolkit enhances this functionality by giving offload carriers the tools they need to optimize their operations.
Introducing the Carrier Toolkit in Helium World! 🌍🎉
Advanced visibility, live data, and deploy-on-demand planning, everything offload carriers need to lead from one unified platform.Smarter, demand-driven connectivity starts here!
🔗 https://t.co/elfkYmjrSc pic.twitter.com/Pox8kcdS2g— Helium🎈 (@helium) April 24, 2025
With three new tools—Carrier Dashboard, Coverage Quality Metrics, and Offload Manager—carriers can gain real-time insights, automate smarter decisions, and actively shape network expansion. These tools help improve user experience, maximize performance, and remove the guesswork from deploying additional coverage.
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