Decentralised wireless network Helium Network has made MNTD, a subsidiary of RakWireless and a Web3 company focused on making crypto-hardware more accessible, its first third-party mobile hotspot vendor.

This collaboration sees MNTD align with the Helium Network’s vision of a decentralised and inclusive communication ecosystem.

MNTD, with its experience in the wireless industry, has been a long-time supporter of the Helium Network. The company’s commitment to decentralisation and its track record as the first third-party IoT hotspot vendor for the Helium Network make it a reliable partner for the Helium mobile network.

“Our company’s deep experience at Qualcomm, a major player in the infrastructure arena, ensures the creation of affordable, innovative and high-performing hardware essential for improving the mobile network,” said Ken Yu, CEO of MNTD and RakWireless. “MNTD’s commitment to the future of decentralised wireless networks and its ongoing support for the Helium Network show that we are a stable and reliable partner.”

The company’s history with the Helium Network and its meeting of the Helium ecosystem’s strict criteria for makers are said to demonstrate its commitment to network growth and security.

“The Helium Foundation is thrilled to continue working with the MNTD team as one of the most long-term aligned vendors in decentralised wireless,” said Scott Sigel, COO of the Helium Foundation. “The mobile network continues to see steady growth on both its supply and demand side over the last several months. As MNTD broadens its scope beyond IoT into the mobile network, community builders and users will be better served thanks to a larger vendor ecosystem including MNTD’s expanded product and service offering.”

Before the announcement, MNTD submitted a Helium Improvement Proposal, HIP 117, positioning itself as the first mobile hotspot vendor (getmntd.com/mntd-fi-pro) on the Helium network. This proposal received community approval and, with its passing, MNTD was selected not just for its product but for being part of a larger vision to decentralise networks.

MNTD (getmntd.com) is a Web3 company focused on making crypto-hardware accessible to everyday people. It is the same company that made the OG hotspots for Helium and has since manufactured the largest number of hotspots deployed.

Chinese firm RakWireless (rakwireless.com) is a provider of private networks. The company helps businesses scale their IoT options, from small-scale projects to enterprise-level deployments.

The Helium Foundation (www.helium.foundation) is a US-based not-for-profit dedicated to the proliferation of a secure, cost-effective internet. As the governing and community steward for the Helium Network, it exists to benefit the wireless industry and its stakeholders as a driver of ecosystem development, network governance and public education.