HeliumOS by Helium (Nova Labs): status and timeline

HeliumOS

Enable third-party carriers and MVNOs to build connectivity businesses on Helium's decentralized wireless infrastructure.

DeployStage 4 of 5

Launched September 1, 2026; full stack for carriers, MVNOs and ISPs to build connectivity services on Helium.

Updated 1 Sep 2026Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · Noble Mobile deploys HeliumOS as carrier operating system

Helium Mobile launches as Helium's own carrier service2023Complete.
Noble Mobile acquires Helium MobileJun 2026Complete.
HeliumOS developed and private betaQ1 2025Complete.
HeliumOS public launch as carrier-enablement platform1 Sep 2026Complete.
Noble Mobile deploys HeliumOS as carrier operating systemTarget Sep 2026Current milestone.

Most important updates

Upcoming

Sep 2026Noble Mobile deploys HeliumOS as carrier operating system (next)
Q4 2026Additional carriers and MVNOs adopt HeliumOS
2027Helium hotspots integrated into global carrier networks

Current obstacles

Carrier integration and legacy systemsOperators use diverse billing, provisioning and customer management systems; integrating HeliumOS with each requires custom work.
Proof of cost savingsCarriers must believe Helium offload saves money versus traditional small-cell infrastructure.

Physics limits

Backhaul quality variesCommunity hotspot internet backhaul depends on the operator's home or business ISP; a weak backhaul limits data throughput and increases latency.
Coverage is hotspot-dependentHelium coverage is only as good as nearby hotspot deployments; urban areas with many hotspots offer strong coverage, but rural areas may have none.

How it works

4 parts

Subscriber management

BSS/OSS for operators

HeliumOS handles SIM provisioning, subscriber authentication, billing and integration with existing carrier systems, so operators can manage customers.

Wi-Fi offload

WOX routes traffic dynamically

WOX decides whether to route traffic through hotspots or main carrier network, optimizing for cost and signal.

Passpoint integration

Automatic, passwordless handoff

HeliumOS supports Passpoint, the industry standard for automatic Wi-Fi association, so devices seamlessly switch between hotspots without entering passwords.

Analytics

HeliumAI dashboard generation

Operators get no-code tools to build dashboards and reports on network performance, subscriber behavior and cost, informed by live data.

Spec sheet

Spec	HeliumOS
BSS/OSS modules	Subscriber management, billing, provisioning^R (reported)
Wi-Fi Offload (WOX)	Real-time session management, dynamic routing^R (reported)
HeliumAI	No-code dashboard generation, MCP server connectivity for AI^R (reported)

^R reported by the company

Update log

2 updates

Tue 1 Sep

Major: Helium launches HeliumOS, a carrier-enablement platform for connectivity businessesPressSoftware

Jun 2026

Major: Noble Mobile acquires Helium Mobile service and deploys HeliumOS platformPressCommercial

About Helium (Nova Labs)

The team behind HeliumOS

Helium (Nova Labs)

Decentralized wireless, DePIN, hotspots, 5G mobile, HeliumOS

Nova Labs operates Helium, the world's largest decentralized wireless network. Thousands of community-owned hotspots provide LoRaWAN IoT and 5G cellular coverage. In September 2026, Helium launched HeliumOS, a carrier-enablement platform for MVNOs.

120,000+ hotspots across USA, Mexico; carrier partnerships with AT&T, Movistar; international roaming in 100+ countries.
HeliumOS: carrier-enablement platform with BSS/OSS, Wi-Fi offload, analytics for building on Helium's network.
Helium Mobile acquired by Noble Mobile in June 2026; Noble adopted HeliumOS as its operating system.

helium.com (opens helium.com)Company profile →

Founded: 201313 yrs
Headquarters: United States
Status: Private
Valuation: private
Staff: ~128Jan 2025
Raised: $200M1 round
Last round: Series D · $200MMar 2022
Works in: CryptoDecentralized networks
Coverage: 2 programs · 6 updateslatest 1 Sep 2026checked 11 Oct
Lead investors: Tiger Global ManagementAndreessen Horowitz
Customers: AT&T (opens att.com)Movistar (Telefónica Mexico) (opens movistar.com.mx)Affinity Ventures (Noble Mobile / Helium Mobile) (opens noblecel.com)
Partners: Solana (opens solana.com)
People: Amir Haleem (opens helium.com)Founder and Chairman (as of June 2026)Mario Di Dio (opens helium.com)CEO (as of June 2026)

Spec

HeliumOS

BSS/OSS modules

Subscriber management, billing, provisioning^R (reported)

Wi-Fi Offload (WOX)

Real-time session management, dynamic routing^R (reported)

HeliumAI

No-code dashboard generation, MCP server connectivity for AI^R (reported)