# The Mobile Network

> Overview of the Helium Mobile Network, including decentralized Wi-Fi Hotspots and converted Passpoint networks for carrier offload.

## Introduction

The Helium Mobile Network is a decentralized
[carrier offload](https://blog.hellohelium.com/champions/) network. The Helium Mobile Hotspots and
Converted Wi-Fi Networks, while owned and deployed by the community, connect to a common core, which
gives subscribers from various mobile carriers automatic access to the network. In return for the
work done by the radio deployer enabling this wireless coverage (securing real estate, providing
power, providing internet), the deployer is rewarded with HNT.

## Hotspots

Helium Mobile Hotspots allow anyone to create Helium Network coverage. Helium Mobile Hotspots are
low-cost, easy-to-deploy Wi-Fi radios. These are best deployed in commercial locations where
slow-moving people gather; think coffee shops, restaurants, shopping malls, public transit stations,
etc. In this way subscribers, business owners, and entrepreneurs can improve the mobile wireless
user experience rapidly where it's needed.

:::tip Purchase a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Visit [helium.com](https://helium.com) for more information on purchasing a Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot to
build coverage in your area!

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[Converted Wi-Fi Networks](/mobile/helium-plus-mobile) are created when an existing
[Passpoint](https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/passpoint) enabled Wi-Fi network is configured to
join the Helium Mobile Network. Through the Helium Plus program or
[self-serve guides](/mobile/helium-plus-mobile), owners of existing Wi-Fi networks can monetize
their asset by enabling carrier offload via the Helium Network. In return for servicing subscribers'
wireless data, the network owners get rewarded with HNT tokens.

:::tip Add Helium+ To Your Wi-Fi Fleet

Visit [Helium Plus](https://www.helium.com/plus) for more information on how to add Helium Plus to
your Passpoint-capable Wi-Fi network.

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## Rewards

Hotspots earn rewards for data transfer, based on the amount of eligible data passed through the
Hotspot. A radio's readiness and quality of service can affect its eligibility to participate in
carrier offload.