Scene: A Revolution in Wireless Connectivity
Decentralized Wireless Network Helium, powered by Solana, unveils partnership with telecommunications giant AT&T.
Cutting-edge decentralized wireless network Helium, partners with telecom titan AT&T to deliver wireless access to its customers.
AT&T subscribers will soon tap into a vast network of hotspots powered by Helium's community-driven, decentralized network. This collaboration paves the way for AT&T to boost coverage, especially in areas where traditional infrastructure falters.
Helium's co-founder Amir Haleem exuded optimism, stating their collaboration with AT&T was a monumental stride towards their mission to make wireless connectivity accessible to the masses.
"Hotspots, functioning as mini cell towers, have so far assisted nearly 700,000 daily users with coverage, according to world.helium.com" [1]. With AT&T's expansive subscriber base of more than 118 million mobile users [2], hotspot owners stand to benefit significantly.
"Mobile hotspot owners will see an influx of new users, as AT&T subscribers connect to nearby hotspots," said Mario Di Dio, GM of network for Helium. As traffic escalates, hotspot owners will rewarded for data transfer [3].
The collaboration between Helium and AT&T will extend beyond this deal, as Helium aims to partner with more U.S. and global carriers, making AT&T a crucial strategic collaborator in their global expansion efforts.
Previously, Helium Mobile collaborated with Telefónica, deploying hotspots in Mexico City and Oaxaca, expanding Telefónica's coverage in Mexico. Pushing forward, they provided network access to more than 2.3 million Movistar subscribers in Mexico, Telefónica's flagship mobile carrier [4].
This alliance, a game-changer in wireless connectivity, demonstrates how decentralized networks can complement traditional carriers, offering a robust, cost-efficient alternative to conventional cellular deployments.
_{[1] Helium Network Claims Over 93,000 Hotspots Worldwide, As Of Now. (2021, June 23). Retrieved from https://world.helium.com/}
_{[2] Annual Report 2024. (2024). Retrieved from AT&T's official website}
_{[3] Crane, L. (2021, April 19). Telefónica and Helium Launch 4G Network In Mexico City. Retrieved from Decrypt}
_{[4] Bodine, E. (2021, February 12). Telefónica and Helium Mobile Offer 4G Connectivity to More Than 2.3 Million of Its Subscribers in Mexico. Retrieved from Decrypt}
_{[5] Enrichment Data: This partnership augments the coverage for AT&T subscribers by integrating with its wireless strategy, improves network quality tracking, offers Passpoint Wi-Fi authentication for seamless connectivity, and accelerates growth in Helium's wireless network infrastructure, all while exemplifying how decentralized wireless can complement traditional carriers.}
- In an effort to expand its wireless network, Helium has partnered with telecom giant AT&T, offering AT&T subscribers access to a decentralized network of hotspots functioning as mini cell towers.
- With over 118 million mobile users, this collaboration presents a significant opportunity for hotspot owners to attract new users and be rewarded for data transfer.
- Helium aims to leverage this partnership with AT&T as a stepping stone towards global expansion, collaborating with more U.S. and international carriers in the future.
- Prior collaborations, such as the one with Telefónica in Mexico City, have expanded coverage and provided network access to millions of subscribers, demonstrating the potential of decentralized networks in complementing traditional carriers.
- This strategic alliance serves not only to boost AT&T's coverage but also to accelerate growth in Helium's wireless network infrastructure.
- The integration of the Helium network with AT&T's wireless strategy improves network quality tracking and offers Passpoint Wi-Fi authentication for seamless connectivity.
- This partnership underscores the viability of decentralized wireless networks as a cost-efficient alternative to conventional cellular deployments in the telecom industry, furthering the evolution and democratization of wireless connectivity through blockchain technology.
