This very popular front-page deal is still available
Helium Mobile has
Helium Mobile Zero Plan with 100 Minutes Talk, 300 Texts & 3GB of Data per Month for
Free when you
Bring Your Own Device and
follow the steps below.
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Steps:
- An unlocked compatible device is required.
- (Any unlocked phone or tablet that complies with FCC regulations and is certified for use on our network will work. We support most devices with iOS 15+ and Android 11+, as long as they're unlocked)
- Download the Helium Mobile app (Android/ iOS)
- Proceed through the setup process by proving the following details:
- Valid email address
- Your name, home address and date of birth
- Complete the identity security check using a valid government-issued ID (i.e. a driver's license) and taking a 'selfie' photo if required.
- No credit card or other payment info is required for this free plan.
- You may select eSIM or physical SIM card activation (SIM card ships free).
- Your monthly Zero Plan w/ 100 talk minutes, 300 texts and 3GB of data will be Free.
Plan Features (per month):
- 100 minutes talk
- 300 texts
- 3GB of high-speed data (4G LTE/5G)
- Note: hotspot data is not available on the free Zero plan.
- No credit card needed
- You may port your existing number to Helium Mobile if desired
- Earn Rewards with Cloud Points
- Redeem points for gift cards to travel, dining, and other experiences.
- Helium Mobile operates on the T-Mobile network
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I bring this up because some of us would be on this plan only for a backup phone not normally used (like me).
So here is my first month of experiencing this new requirement.
The first couple of months on the plan I've had the phone not using it at all with location services on.
Once I started with this new twist I have no idea how but with virtually no use my data usage in the app states I've used 2.3GB out of 3. But I cannot get data to work now. I contacted them and they claim I ran out of data. But the meter has said 2.3GB usage for 2 weeks. It never updated higher and I do not use the phone. Plus I keep wifi on except for the first day, in order to use some data for only a few minutes.
So something is not jiving. They claim the stats may not be up to date, but they def should have been reflected properly by now (I would expect). Since I have no prior data usage, maybe they just have a bad tracking system...
Meanwhile they sent me 2 emails warning me no data was used and I needed to use data or I would lose the plan. When I inquired about these warnings each time, they claimed they were just sent in error the first time and they not only claimed the same thing the second time, but they also said they sent the same warning to everyone on the zero plan in error.
I find that very hard to believe.
So time will tell whether my data works properly or at all in my next cycle (when I should be replenished to 3GB available again). Or if my account gets canceled due to not using data, even though the CSR said I used all of my 3GB.
With the way things went this month, I feel like anything could happen, including losing my account and having to start all over with a new number.
If anyone has had weird stuff happening like this (under the new data usage requirement) please chime in.
From heliummobile.statuspage.io
Update - We are continuing to work on a fix for this issue.
Oct 23, 2025 - 15:29 PDT
Identified - Physical SIM cards are temporarily unavailable to order for Zero Plan activations. eSIMs are still available for all subscribers. Paid plan orders are not affected.
We are working to restock availability as soon as possible.
Oct 23, 2025 - 12:49 PDT
Tuesday Nov. 11 UPDATE: At about 6:00pm ET Helium sent me an email stating, "Incident Resolved...Physical SIM cards are now available again. Thank you for your patience." My wife ordered a SIM and received confirmation number/email.
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[ME] If I decide to give this a try, are there any services I should turn off, or other changes I should make on my Pixel 8 Pro BEFORE I get started?
[Copilot]
Yes ā before activating the Helium Mobile Zero Plan on your Pixel 8 Pro, you should adjust a few settings to minimize unintended data usage, protect privacy, and ensure smooth performance.
š² Recommended Pixel 8 Pro Settings Before Starting
These changes help you stay within the 3GB data cap and avoid background activity that could drain your allowance:
š§ Connectivity & Data Management
Turn off 5G (unless needed): Go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Preferred network type ā choose LTE. This reduces battery drain and prevents unnecessary high-speed data use.
Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning: Go to Settings > Location > Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scanning ā turn both off.
Turn off "Connect to public networks" and "Turn on Wi-Fi automatically": These can trigger background data use when switching networks.
Restrict background data for non-essential apps: Go to Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Mobile data & Wi-Fi ā disable "Background data."
š Battery & App Behavior
Set unused apps to "Restricted" battery mode: Go to Settings > Battery > Battery usage > [App Name] ā choose "Restricted." This prevents background activity.
Avoid unrestricted battery access for the Helium app unless needed: If you're not using Discovery Mode, keep it on "Optimized."
š”ļø Privacy & Location
Turn off Location unless actively needed: Go to Settings > Location ā toggle off. This prevents passive data use and location tracking.
Skip Discovery Mode in the Helium app: This mode shares your location for rewards but may use data in the background.
š” Network Switching
Monitor signal strength: If you're in an area with weak Helium hotspot coverage, your phone may switch frequently between networks, causing data spikes. Keeping Wi-Fi on when available helps reduce this.
š§ Optional Enhancements
Enable Bedtime Mode: Limits background activity during sleep hours and saves battery.
These tweaks help you stay within the Zero Plan's limits and avoid surprises.
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Correct!
also a second backup phone on instabridge..
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also a second backup phone on instabridge..
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