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Helium, Building Out Mobile Network, Plans to Give Free Trials to Solana Phone Users

Under the agreement, Saga phones sold in the U.S. will get a 30-day free subscription to Helium Mobile.

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Helium Ditches Own Blockchain in Favor of Solana After Community Vote

Community members of crypto-powered wireless network Helium overwhelmingly voted to ditch its blockchain and migrate to Solana. Helium also announced that subscribers will get U.S. nationwide 5G coverage through a new five-year agreement with cellular giant T-Mobile.

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DISH to Tap Into Blockchain-Based Helium 5G Network

Helium, a decentralized internet network with over 250,000 hotspots and a major carrier, is partnering with internet service giant DISH to build a user-powered wireless network. “The Hash” team discusses the possible outlook for Helium as it looks to expand its 5G footprint.

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