Solana-Powered Helium Expands DePIN Infrastructure In Brazil Via Mambo WiFi

• Mambo WiFi has partnered with the Solana-powered Helium DePIN platform to bring decentralized internet access in Brazil.
• The internet provider supports carriers with over 40,000 access points, marking a significant expansion for the DePIN platform.

Helium Network, a decentralized physical infrastructure networking (DePIN) powered by Solana (SOL), has partnered with Mambo WiFi to democratize wireless network access in Brazil. The expansion also marks a significant milestone for the platform.

The New Helium and Mambo WiFi Partnership

According to Helium’s announcement on Wednesday, Mambo WiFi supports major carriers across Brazil with around 40,000 access points. Helium will use it as a foundation to reach millions of users in the nation with uneven internet access or speeds.

Helium currently services over 120,000 hotspots, with a growing market penetration in the US and Mexico. Approximately two million mobile users benefit from its high-performance network.

ADVERTISEMENTDePIN is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Web3. It enables collaboration among people and enterprises to collectively build and share physical services, computing power, or resources via blockchain and token incentives. Helium offers a decentralized, people-powered model that challenges traditional telco models by democratizing internet access, turning small devices into mini cell towers and hotspots to extend mobile data coverage and offload traffic from major carriers.

Internet Access in Brazil

Statista shows that Brazil has the world’s fifth-largest digital population. It leads internet access in Latin America and the Caribbean, with over 161.4 million users early this year. The figures account for around 75% coverage based on Brazil’s estimated population of 213.4 million in 2025.

Meanwhile, Agência IBGE Notícias, the official news agency of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), reveals that 74.9 million households have internet access in the country by 2024. The numbers translate to over 93% household coverage, up 1.1% from the previous year.

ADVERTISEMENTHowever, Helium claimed that more than half of Brazil is “under-connected, unable to access quality internet service.” It also clarified that, despite its government boasting high internet access for its populace, over 100 million users rely on shared or public WiFi as their primary online portal. Hence, it often leads to congestion and unreliable service, exacerbating the nation’s digital divide.

International Waitlist

Additionally, Helium announced the opening of an International Waitlist to forge new alliances with communities, enterprises, and deployment partners to grow its network worldwide. Furthermore, the company said the waitlist will guide the direction of its next phase of mobile expansion, with a focus on locations with high readiness and demand.

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