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SAT · JUN 6 · 2026UTC
Wireless

CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service)

A shared spectrum band (3.5 GHz) in the United States used by Helium Mobile and other DePIN wireless networks to deploy small 5G cells without traditional carrier licenses.

CBRS democratizes spectrum access by allowing individuals and enterprises to deploy LTE/5G radios without acquiring expensive FCC licenses. A Spectrum Access System (SAS) coordinates interference. Helium Mobile 5G small cells operate in CBRS, enabling community-deployed mobile coverage.

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5GProof of Coverage (PoC)
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