Yes it does use your data . Even though it says you’re connected to wifi the hot spot overrides it & uses your cellular data.
Read moreHow does Helium hotspot make money?
The Helium hotspot allows hosts to earn cryptocurrency by connecting to The People’s Network , Helium’s peer-to-peer wireless network. Hotspot hosts earn HNT crypto based on how much they contribute to the network, through proof-of-coverage challenges, and by witnessing proof-of-coverage challenges.
Read moreWhat is Helium coverage map?
The Mappers Coverage map is a crowd-sourced effort to build a true-signal coverage map of the Helium network across the globe . By mapping real-world coverage, network users can understand where sensor deployments are likely to have success connecting to Helium.
Read moreHow do I get more Hnt hotspots?
THE RIGHT LOCATION — Location is the most important aspect of earning maximum HNT. Do a thorough location assessment. Check at least 3 potential locations; you’d be surprised at the difference even 100 meters can make. MAXIMUM ELEVATION — Get your antenna outside and as high as possible.
Read moreWhat is a Helium mining Hotspot?
Hotspots provide miles of wireless network coverage for millions of devices around you using Helium LongFi , and you are rewarded in HNT for doing this. And because of an innovative proof-of-work model (we call it “Proof-of-Coverage”), your Hotspot only uses 5W of energy. Browse Compatible Hotspots.
Read moreHow much bandwidth does a Helium Hotspot use?
How much data does a Helium hotspot/miner use per month? Roughly 250Gb. The equivalent of watching a movie or two on Netflix per day. About 5-20Kbps constant.
Read moreDoes Helium mining use your internet?
The Hotspot uses your existing Internet (via WiFi or Ethernet) to deliver the data packets sent by devices . It does not replace internet or cellular service for regular devices like computers and smartphones.
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