Helium Mobile Partners with Movistar to Expand Coverage for 2.3 Million Users
Helium Mobile has partnered with Movistar to expand its network coverage to 2.3 million users in Mexico.
- Movistar will cover Helium service costs for subscribers.
- Hotspot operators will earn tokens for providing coverage.
- The partnership aims to enhance Helium's network through collaboration with existing carriers.
- Current hotspots in Mexico will increase from 91 to over 300.
- Subscribers' devices will switch between Helium and Movistar networks based on availability.
- Helium Mobile plans to sell decentralized physical infrastructure machines in Movistar retail stores.
This initiative follows a pilot activation in January 2024, with the goal of improving connectivity, especially in areas lacking traditional cellular service.