氦網絡與AT＆T合作夥伴以擴大移動覆蓋範圍

由區塊鏈技術提供動力的分散無線網絡Helium與AT＆T合作以擴大其移動覆蓋範圍。

Helium, the decentralized wireless network powered by blockchain technology, has partnered with AT&T to expand mobile coverage and provide stronger connectivity in urban, rural, and underserved areas.

由區塊鏈技術提供動力的去中心的無線網絡Helium與AT＆T合作，以擴大移動覆蓋範圍，並在城市，農村和服務不足的地區提供更牢固的連通性。

The integration, which is based on a commercial arrangement with its parent company Nova Labs, allows AT&T subscribers to automatically connect to Helium’s network of community-operated wireless hotspots when available nearby.

該集成基於與母公司Nova Labs的商業安排，允許AT＆T訂戶在附近可用時自動連接到氦氣網絡的社區操作無線熱點網絡。

These hotspots act as miniature cell towers and are an alternative means of delivering wireless access. With more than 93,000 active hotspots globally, Helium’s infrastructure is designed to complement existing cellular networks by offering additional connectivity through decentralized infrastructure.

這些熱點充當微型電池塔，是提供無線訪問的另一種方法。氦的基礎架構在全球範圍內擁有超過93,000個活動熱點，旨在通過通過分散的基礎架構提供額外的連通性來補充現有的蜂窩網絡。

The agreement also offers more Wi-Fi access points to AT&T’s 118 million mobile subscribers and allows the telecom company to tap into the network’s metrics for coverage quality.

該協議還為AT＆T的1.18億移動訂戶提供了更多的Wi-Fi訪問點，並允許電信公司利用網絡的指標以獲得覆蓋質量。

“This partnership is part of AT&T’s broader efforts to provide better connectivity options for our customers on the move,” said Timothy Tweedle, Principal Interconnection Agreements Manager, AT&T Mobility.

“這種合作夥伴關係是AT＆T更廣泛的努力，為我們的客戶提供更好的連接選擇，” AT＆T Mobility的主要互連協議經理Timothy Tweedle說。

Helium Hotspot Owners to Earn Rewards

氦熱點所有者賺取獎勵

Helium, which operates on the Solana blockchain, rewards individuals and businesses for deploying wireless hotspots that act as “mini cell towers.”

在Solana區塊鏈上運行的氦氣，獎勵個人和企業部署充當“迷你蜂窩塔”的無線熱點。

These nodes support local wireless connectivity and process data traffic from nearby devices. Based on the amount of data the network processes, this system rewards operators with its native token, HNT. The usage of the network reward, its native token, HEAT, to the operators will be proportional to the volume of data their systems process.

這些節點支持來自附近設備的本地無線連接和處理數據流量。基於網絡流程的數據量，該系統獎勵運算符具有其天然令牌HNT。網絡獎勵的使用（其本地令牌，熱量）向操作員使用將與其係統過程的數據量成正比。

AT&T does not directly compensate hotspot owners. Instead, operators continue earning through the network’s decentralized incentive model.

AT＆T不會直接補償熱點所有者。取而代之的是，運營商繼續通過網絡的分散激勵模型來賺錢。

The move expands the network’s reach while keeping the core model of decentralization with token-based participation. Although early adopters have previously criticized the reward distribution, the network now attracts extensive partnerships, which could enable it to remain one of the most prominent examples of real-world blockchain utility.

此舉擴大了網絡的影響範圍，同時通過基於代幣的參與將權力下放的核心模型保持。儘管早期採用者以前曾批評獎勵分配，但該網絡現在吸引了廣泛的合作夥伴關係，這可以使其成為現實世界區塊鏈實用程序中最突出的例子之一。

Regulatory Clarity Strengthens Helium’s Position

監管清晰度增強了氦的位置

This partnership follows a favorable regulatory outcome for the network. Notably, the US Securities and Exchange Commission dismissed its case against Nova Labs earlier this month.

該夥伴關係遵循網絡的有利監管結果。值得注意的是，美國證券交易委員會於本月初駁回了針對Nova Labs的案件。

The agency stated that its HNT, MOBILE, and IoT tokens do not fall under the category of securities, thus resolving previous project-related legal doubts.

該機構表示，其HNT，移動和物聯網令牌不屬於證券類別，從而解決了先前與項目有關的法律疑問。

Founded in 2013, the network has raised over $300 million from firms including Andreessen Horowitz and Tiger Global. It previously partnered with Telefónica to expand coverage in Mexico and offers its own service, Helium Mobile, in the U.S., supported in part by T-Mobile’s 5G network.

該網絡成立於2013年，已從安德烈·霍洛維茨（Andreessen Horowitz）和老虎全球（Tiger Global）等公司籌集了超過3億美元。它以前與Telefónica合作，擴大了墨西哥的報導，並提供自己的服務，即美國的氦氣移動，部分由T-Mobile的5G網絡支持。

The AT&T deal marks another step in the network’s goal to reshape mobile connectivity through decentralized infrastructure.

AT＆T交易標誌著該網絡通過分散基礎架構重塑移動連接的目標的又一步。