Does helium have a 5G network?

Helium calls its new network 5G, but it doesn't use a definition of 5G shared by anyone outside its own ecosystem. (Credit: Helium) Helium, the buzzy crypto-fueled shared wireless network that pays people to host hotspots, has been caught overstating its partnerships over the past few days.

What is the best 5G coverage in your area?

The best 5G coverage in your area depends on carrier presence, proximity to towers broadcasting the frequency and the type of 5G signals available. With speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G LTE, 5G offers high bandwidth and low latency signals. While a 5G-capable phone is necessary, a strong 5G signal is equally important.

How many helium hotspots are there?

The Helium Explorer says there are currently 2,009 "5G hotspots" in 47 US states. The map's minimum resolution is a hex 1km on a side, and in a quick test in New York City, I saw no more than 70-meter range on the Helium LTE hotspots I detected. That means Helium can fill in broad areas on its map but only be providing service in small spots.

What is the helium network?

Helium is a global, distributed network of Hotspots that create public, long-range wireless coverage for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Hotspots mine and are rewarded in IOT, a cryptocurrency now on the Solana blockchain.