Helium Partners with AT&T to Integrate Its Decentralized Connectivity Network in the United States

Hejust closed a partnership with AT&T to integrate its decentralized connectivity network in the United States.

AT&T and Helium are partnering to bring together the carrier’s vast mobile network with the vast, community-owned network created by Helium in the United States.

This partnership marks a significant step in providing greater coverage across the country and integrating real-time network quality metrics.

The collaboration was announced on Wednesday.

AT&T (NYSE:T) is integrating Helium’s network as part of its wireless convergence strategy, aiming to improve the user experience and expand network coverage in areas where traditional infrastructure faces operational or economic challenges.

Helium’s technology, built on Solana and powered by its cryptocurrency, is used by individuals and businesses to install and maintain hotspots, providing mobile and Wi-Fi coverage.

This partnership marks the first instance of a major U.S. carrier integrating a decentralized infrastructure within its commercial network.

The initiative allows Wi-Fi connections to be authenticated via Passpoint and improves the user experience in areas where traditional networks face operational or economic challenges.

In areas like national parks, deserts, and rural towns, where it's expensive or impossible for carriers to build cell towers, Helium's community network spans over 250,000 square miles, offering 4G LTE and 5G mobile coverage.

This partnership also marks an integration of real-time network quality metrics, a capability seldom seen in major carriers' networks.

With Carrier Dashboard, AT&t will be able to monitor network performance, improve resource management, and make more accurate decisions regarding future expansions.

“We are excited to partner with AT&T, a leading carrier in the U.S., to expand connectivity and improve the user experience for millions of Americans,” said Johan Benhamias, CEO of Helium. “This partnership is a testament to the strength of Helium's technology and the growing demand for decentralized and community-driven solutions.”

Earlier this year, Helium launched the Zero Plan, the country’s first free mobile phone plan. It has also signed an agreement with Telefónica to expand its network in Mexico, surpassing two million users.

In early 2025, Helium deployed more than 62,000 hotspots in the United States and Mexico, with over 800,000 daily users connected to its network.

The ecosystem relies on cryptocurrency incentives for those who install and maintain the hotspots, reducing operating costs compared to centralized models and enabling greater flexibility in coverage.

Additionally, its Helium World platform is evolving into a connectivity management hub, operators can monitor network performance, plan new locations, and automate decisions with tools like Carrier Dashboard and Offload Manager.