Helium Mobile Surpasses Major Telcos in Prepaid Growth

The decentralized wireless (DeWi) carrier has quietly pulled ahead of every major U.S. telecom company. This is evident in one key metric: net new prepaid subscribers.

This growth is driven by its unique blend of blockchain technology, competitive pricing, and community-powered coverage.

Helium Mobile’s Decentralized Network Drives Rapid Growth

Helium Mobile runs on a new kind of infrastructure. Instead of relying solely on traditional cell towers, it taps into a growing network of individuals and small businesses running Helium-compatible hotspots. This decentralized approach lowers costs and expands reach, particularly in underserved areas.

Prepaid mobile plans have long appealed to users looking for flexibility, and Helium Mobile’s offering stands out. For just $20/month, users get unlimited talk, text, and data. But the bigger draw? Subscribers earn MOBILE tokens for participating in coverage mapping and network validation. Recent data from the Helium Foundation shows that Helium Mobile’s prepaid subscriber base has grown more rapidly than AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon in Q1 2025.

right now @helium_mobile is outpacing all major US telco’s for pre-paid net new subscribers

help us beat them out in 2025 pic.twitter.com/wJlqeG2UGh

— amir (@amirhaleem) April 16, 2025

Helium Mobile’s rise is part of a broader trend in decentralized wireless. As blockchain tech matures, DeWi has emerged as a real alternative to traditional telecom. Helium was among the first to prove this model could work, initially with Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and now with full mobile service.

More About Helium Mobile

On April 2nd, Helium Mobile marked a significant milestone by adding over 20,000 new hotspots in just a single day. This rapid expansion highlights the impressive growth of the Helium network, which relies on decentralized, community-powered coverage.

wait. did @helium_mobile just add over 20,000 hotspots in a single day??? pic.twitter.com/NRUf7E2Or2

— babybilly (@pewpewpew174258) April 3, 2025

This surge in network growth not only strengthens Helium Mobile’s coverage but also underscores its potential to disrupt traditional telecom models, offering more affordable and flexible services to users.

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