美国主要运营商利用 Helium 的去中心化基础设施

新的合作伙伴关系为将物理网络基础设施转向更加去中心化的模式打开了大门。

Large mobile network operators have traditionally dominated the telecommunications industry, controlling the infrastructure and reaping the majority of the profits. However, a shift towards decentralization is gaining momentum, thanks to new technologies like the Helium decentralized infrastructure protocol powered by the Solana network.

大型移动网络运营商传统上主导着电信行业，控制基础设施并获取大部分利润。然而，由于 Solana 网络支持的 Helium 去中心化基础设施协议等新技术，向去中心化的转变正在获得动力。

Recently, Helium initiated a collaboration with two major U.S. carriers to test the offloading of their mobile traffic onto the Helium Network. If fully implemented, this move will shift network infrastructure towards a more decentralized model.

最近，Helium 发起了与美国两家主要运营商的合作，测试将其移动流量卸载到 Helium 网络上。如果完全实施，这一举措将使网络基础设施转向更加去中心化的模式。

Major U.S. Carriers Leverage Helium’s Decentralized Infrastructure

美国主要运营商利用 Helium 的去中心化基础设施

A new partnership has opened the door to moving physical network infrastructure to a more decentralized model. On Friday, August 9, Helium publicly disclosed that it had initiated beta testing with two major, though unnamed, U.S. carriers. The tests showed positive results and are a major step in Helium’s mission to decentralize network infrastructure.

新的合作伙伴关系为将物理网络基础设施转向更加去中心化的模式打开了大门。 8 月 9 日星期五，Helium 公开披露，它已开始与美国两家主要（但未透露名称）运营商进行 Beta 测试。这些测试显示出积极的结果，是 Helium 去中心化网络基础设施使命的重要一步。

The first of these tests began on June 18, 2024, with Carrier 1. According to Helium, Carrier 1 has since connected 185,378 subscribers to the Helium Network, utilizing a network of 23 mobile hotspots. Over the course of the beta period, these subscribers have collectively transferred 2,675 GB of data. This data transfer covers various types of mobile activity, including messaging, streaming, and other internet usage.

第一次测试于 2024 年 6 月 18 日在 Carrier 1 上开始。根据 Helium 的说法，Carrier 1 已利用由 23 个移动热点组成的网络将 185,378 名用户连接到 Helium 网络。在测试期间，这些订阅者总共传输了 2,675 GB 的数据。这种数据传输涵盖各种类型的移动活动，包括消息传递、流媒体和其他互联网使用。

One week later, on June 25, 2024, Carrier 2 joined the beta program. Helium reported that Carrier 2 has connected 122,482 subscribers to its decentralized network, with a total data transfer of 1,686 GB. Unlike Carrier 1, Carrier 2 has access to a larger infrastructure, supported by 63 hotspots, enabling the offloading of a greater volume of data.

一周后，即 2024 年 6 月 25 日，Carrier 2 加入测试计划。 Helium 报告称，Carrier 2 已将 122,482 个用户连接到其去中心化网络，总数据传输量为 1,686 GB。与运营商 1 不同，运营商 2 可以访问更大的基础设施，并由 63 个热点支持，从而能够卸载更大量的数据。

How Helium Network Helps Carriers

Helium Network 如何帮助运营商

Helium’s decentralized network allows mobile carriers to offload data traffic onto a distributed array of hotspots. This approach reduces dependence on traditional cell towers and centralized network management. This way, Helium offers lower operational costs, expanded coverage, particularly in underserved areas, and increased network resilience.

Helium 的去中心化网络允许移动运营商将数据流量卸载到分布式热点阵列上。这种方法减少了对传统蜂窝塔和集中式网络管理的依赖。通过这种方式，Helium 可以降低运营成本、扩大覆盖范围（尤其是在服务欠缺的地区）并提高网络弹性。

The move marks a step away from Helium’s initial focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) network. Powered by thousands of individual hotspots, the network gained traction due to its promises of passive income. These have been followed by disappointment, as most users failed to achieve a return on investment.

此举标志着 Helium 远离最初专注于物联网 (IoT) 网络的一步。该网络由数千个个人热点提供支持，因其被动收入的承诺而受到关注。随之而来的是失望，因为大多数用户未能实现投资回报。

Still, after Helium migrated to Solana, the company broadened its focus to networking in general. The Solana migration enabled Helium to process more complex operations and accommodate a larger number of users. This performance is crucial in applications such as supporting major carrier networks.

尽管如此，在 Helium 迁移到 Solana 后，该公司将其重点扩大到了一般网络。 Solana 迁移使 Helium 能够处理更复杂的操作并容纳更多的用户。这种性能对于支持主要运营商网络等应用至关重要。

On the Flipside

另一方面

Why This Matters

为什么这很重要

Helium’s collaboration with two major U.S. carriers is critical in transitioning the telecommunications infrastructure to a more decentralized model. It also shows the Helium protocol’s and Solana’s capabilities, which powers it.

Helium 与美国两家主要运营商的合作对于将电信基础设施转变为更加去中心化的模式至关重要。它还显示了 Helium 协议和 Solana 的功能，为其提供动力。

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