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Miami, FL Residents: Helium Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Plan

$5/Month

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Helium Mobile is Offering Miami, Florida Residents: Helium Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Plan for $5/Month.

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About Helium Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Plan:
  • Runs on T-Mobile's Wireless Network
  • Currently available exclusively in Miami, Florida
  • Data slowdowns (to 1024 kbps) may occur after 30GB of monthly usage. While data on your device is unlimited, tethering to an additional device is available at a 5GB monthly allowance.
  • Click here for General FAQ's

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Helium Mobile is Offering Miami, Florida Residents: Helium Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Plan for $5/Month.

Thanks community member deadhp1 for sharing this deal

About Helium Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Plan:
  • Runs on T-Mobile's Wireless Network
  • Currently available exclusively in Miami, Florida
  • Data slowdowns (to 1024 kbps) may occur after 30GB of monthly usage. While data on your device is unlimited, tethering to an additional device is available at a 5GB monthly allowance.
  • Click here for General FAQ's

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Refer to forum thread for discussion form the community regarding this offer.

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stellarashes
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Edit: As expected, now that this is public info they patched it. The zip code check is still client side so it seems like it's possible to bypass still but I did not investigate any further.

Original post below:

Originally I didn't want to make this method too easy because it'll be easy for them to patch out, but now I'm getting a lot of DMs and people asking for gifts for referrals, and that's not really something I wanted to see so I'll post the exact method for less tech savvy people to use (keep in mind that they can still easily patch this).

I can't seem to edit the wiki (I guess because I'm a "new user" despite being on here for 9 years; maybe because my reputation is too low). So if anyone else wants to edit this in, go for it.

This method is provided AS IS; USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

So the method is simple:
1. Use a modern, desktop browser; I can't be bothered to write/transpile this to support older browsers
2. Open dev tools (for chrome it's just F12, for others you may have to google it)
3. Go through sign up. For EVERY page that you see zip code, paste the code below into the devtools and press enter. This includes the initial sign up page + address page + final payment page.
const original = Object.getOwnPropertyDescriptor(window, 'fetch');
Object.defineProperty(window, 'fetch', Object.assign({}, original, {
value: function (path, options) {
if (typeof path !== 'string' || path !== '/api/authCheck') {
return original.value.apply(this, arguments);
}
const bodyObj = JSON.parse(options.body);
bodyObj.zip = '33125';
options.body = JSON.stringify(bodyObj);
return original.value.call(this, path, options);
}
}));

Remember that this resets every time the page changes, so you have to re-paste it.

If this worked for you, I ask that you share your 2 referrals with the community and upvote this message.

Thanks!

Edit: do the code above before you press any kind of continue or submit button.
dwaxe
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Is this a sneaky crypto ad? I remember hearing about Helium in the news a while back, and it was about how they were using crypto to incentivize running Helium nodes. Is that still going on or have they pivoted to a non-crypto model?
deadhp1
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This doesn't require you to mine, buy, invest, shill, or do anything with cryptocurrency.
The crypto stuff is optional. Only enable if you want that.

Just treat it like a super cheap phone plan.

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Aug 17, 2023
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acegolfer
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Quote from Jumpper :
Can I port in a number, or do I have to get a new number?
Yes, but 2 potential issues:

1. Depending on your device, a physical SIM will be required for voice/text. Unless you live in Miami, they will not mail it to your home address.
2. Helium is a startup and many are doubtful whether this $5 plan is sustainable.
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huge
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Quote from acegolfer :
1. The instruction above is for new Helium plan (for Miami) so they must use Miami as the address.
2. Seems you were a beta user. I (new user) don't see voice option with eSIM.
3. Again, only applies to new user.
I'm a new user. I signed up yesterday when this was posted
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acegolfer
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Quote from huge :
I'm a new user. I signed up yesterday when this was posted
Interesting. I sign up yesterday using Miami address. Did you use Miami address? And what is your phone?
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Jumpper
Aug 17, 2023
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Quote from acegolfer :
Yes, but 2 potential issues:

1. Depending on your device, a physical SIM will be required for voice/text. Unless you live in Miami, they will not mail it to your home address.
2. Helium is a startup and many are doubtful whether this $5 plan is sustainable.
So. It is better to transfer the number to Google voice and uses data only esim? Or get psim from carrier like tello for talk/text and helium esim for data? I would like to keep the number if possible. S22+ and Flip 5 are the phones in question.
Last edited by Jumpper August 17, 2023 at 05:45 AM.
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RyanR2703
Aug 17, 2023
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Quote from acegolfer :
See wiki, in case you don't get an invite.
Thanks! Didn't notice that.

Anyone know if you can switch from a data only to voice sim later, after I initial sign up?
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acegolfer
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Quote from Jumpper :
So. It is better to transfer the number to Google voice and uses data only esim? Or get psim from carrier like tello for talk/text and helium esim for data? I would like to keep the number if possible. S22+ and Flip 5 are the phones in question.
unfortunately, there's no perfect solution as each option has potential issues.

1. GV + data-only SIM is not bullet proof. One cannot set GV app as the native dialer app in android settings.

2. Dual sim (psim for voice + esim for data) will use up more battery.

I have been using GV as my main number for 15 yrs and changed carrier number 10+ times.
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acegolfer
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Quote from RyanR2703 :
Thanks! Didn't notice that.

Anyone know if you can switch from a data only to voice sim later, after I initial sign up?
yes, also explained in wiki.

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Aug 17, 2023
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Jumpper
Aug 17, 2023
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Do I use Miami address to sign up with privacy.com? Can I make up an address in Miami, or I have to use a real address like some Walgreens in Miami?
Last edited by Jumpper August 17, 2023 at 06:19 AM.
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infin8007
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what miaimi zipcode makes it a flat $5?

can i use the esim from my galaxy watch 3?
Aug 17, 2023
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Jumpper
Aug 17, 2023
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The only option I got is 1x voice and data esim. Is that right?
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acegolfer
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Quote from Jumpper :
The only option I got is 1x voice and data esim. Is that right?
Apparently the sim option offered depends on the device one inputs. I had 2 choices and none were that.
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brestbry
Aug 17, 2023
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Is this $5 pricing expected to stay at $5/m once they launch nationwide or is it only while they are in the Miami beta? I saw mention on some reddit posts that people in the Wave1/2 betas are expecting $25 to $40/m once out of beta. Currently I believe they are getting free service?
Aug 17, 2023
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MustBeMad
Aug 17, 2023
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Quote from acegolfer :
unfortunately, there's no perfect solution as each option has potential issues.

1. GV + data-only SIM is not bullet proof. One cannot set GV app as the native dialer app in android settings.

2. Dual sim (psim for voice + esim for data) will use up more battery.

I have been using GV as my main number for 15 yrs and changed carrier number 10+ times.
Might sound stupid but, Do you get charge the $20 fee to port back your number to GV?
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xsupan0va
Aug 17, 2023
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Just try it out. 6.70$ for me (NYC). Got #. Voice/data work. It tell me to download app. Do i need app to work? Thanks.
Edit1 Do i set the esim as Primary so I use data from esim only? My psim has limited data.
Edti2 Esim voice/data working but now my Psim (VZW) not working (emergency only)
Last edited by xsupan0va August 17, 2023 at 10:26 AM.
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tedcruz
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Quote from redRanger :
you have to use Miami address and if not real address, get the eSIM only
I entered a Miami zipcode and that's ALL that was asked when I got that message about the waitlist.

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