Helium Mobile Wins Big at Wi-Fi NOW Awards 2024

Helium Mobile, a cell phone service built on the world’s first people-powered network and backed by the nation’s largest 5G network, swept at this year’s 2024 Wi-Fi NOW Awards. The company took home awards for Best Wi-Fi Innovation and Best Wi-Fi Startup and was named a finalist in the Affordable Connectivity category, underscoring Helium Mobile’s pioneering role in decentralized wireless communications and its mission to make connectivity more accessible and affordable.

The Wi-Fi NOW Awards celebrate innovation and impact in the wireless industry, honoring companies and technologies that are driving the future of connectivity. Judged by a panel of more than 25 independent experts from companies such as Cisco, Liberty Global, and IDC, this year’s awards received a record number of entries.

The Best Wi-Fi Innovation award highlights Helium Mobile’s hybrid network approach, empowering individuals to deploy their own Hotspots, which act like mini cell towers, and extending coverage where it’s needed most. This decentralized model reduces costs and fosters a more inclusive and collaborative wireless ecosystem. By leveraging blockchain technology, Helium Mobile incentivizes participation through crypto, ensuring quality of service and rewarding contributors for growing the Network.

Winning Best Wi-Fi Startup, Helium Mobile was recognized for addressing rising wireless costs with its $20/month unlimited plan. By combining the Helium Network’s people-powered infrastructure with the nation’s largest 5G network, the company delivers a practical and cost-effective solution for consumers and businesses. Today, over 250,000 mobile subscribers across Helium Mobile and its offload partners use the Network daily and more than 40 terabytes of data are offloaded weekly, easing congestion on traditional networks.

Helium Mobile’s recognition as a finalist for Affordable Connectivity underscores its commitment to breaking barriers in wireless access. With innovative programs like Hotspot rewards and scalable infrastructure solutions, Helium Mobile not only makes connectivity more accessible, but also empowers underserved communities with tools to participate in and benefit from the Network’s growth. This recognition highlights Helium Mobile’s holistic approach to connectivity—one that addresses systemic gaps while fostering greater digital equity.

“This recognition from the Wi-Fi NOW community and judges reflects the growing validation of decentralized wireless as a viable and scalable solution,” said Mario Di Dio, GM of Network at Nova Labs. “Helium Mobile is doing something fundamentally different by combining a network built by the people with traditional networks to meet the increasing demand for reliable and affordable connectivity. These awards celebrate not just the innovation behind Helium Mobile, but the tangible progress we’re making in delivering meaningful alternatives to traditional models.”

Helium Mobile continues to expand its reach through partnerships with major carriers, businesses, and its growing base of community contributors. By addressing modern connectivity challenges with a people-first approach, the company offers a flexible and practical alternative to traditional wireless models.

To learn more about Helium Mobile and the Helium Network, visit www.heliummobile.com and www.helium.com.

About Nova Labs/Helium Mobile

Founded in 2013, Nova Labs is the founding team behind Helium Mobile and the open-source Helium Network. As the pioneer of decentralized wireless communications, Nova Labs is on a mission to revolutionize how we all connect. For more information, visit nova.xyz.

Helium™ is a registered trademark of Decentralized Wireless Foundation, Inc. (dba the Helium Foundation), used under license.

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