If you have that many connections. You should be raking in the data transfer rewards and earn more? What type of area is the hotspot in?
If you have that many connections. You should be raking in the data transfer rewards and earn more? What type of area is the hotspot in?
Removing CDR just opens the door for gaming the system with fake devices. Rewards might end up going to the wrong people again. Hard to be confident with so much uncertainty!
i dont see much impact, assuming they dont announce when they are doing the SSID check.
If it is random timing and spread out over different times of day and different days of the week then the only way to game the system is have multiple phones just sitting there for that moment that it matters. I would assume the cost of plans for the phones would outweigh the POC benefit.
I think this is the best move.
THIS INFORMATION IN SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE NUMBERS ARE NOT SET IN STONE UNTIL THE HRP IS READY.
Helium is introducing a new way to calculate Proof-of-Coverage (POC) rewards called utility probing. Rewards would not be based off the current hex system that exists today. You would still be able to get data transfer rewards. Here's how it should work:
Probing for Utility
Helium hotspots will broadcast special MNO-compliant Wi-Fi signals (SSIDs) once a week for 24 hours.
During this time, devices from major carrier subscribers will try to connect but will be denied access.
The purpose is to count how many devices attempt to connect at each hotspot location.
Focus on Real Usage
This data will identify which hotspots are in high-demand areas.
POC rewards will prioritize hotspots actually serving users instead of relying on “footfall” data or hex coverage multipliers.
New PoC Reward Calculation
Rewards will be based on the number of connection attempts during the probing period.
Hotspots with connection attempts will earn rewards according to a tiered system.
Initial Testing: The U.S. first, with plans to expand worldwide.
Exclusions: Mexico is not included in this phase.
Removal of CDR Requirements: In the U.S., hotspots will no longer need CDR compliance.
Drawbacks: The removal of CDR might lead to gaming the system, like using fake devices near hotspots to inflate connection attempts.
This approach shifts focus to rewarding hotspots that provide real utility to users.
It will help identify valuable hotspot locations and eliminate reliance on outdated metrics.
The official docs are here used as reference:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IZV2PkiR3UsfrqRZEP45E6QC6umZT6lFIj-9T8t2V-8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.snt3cr22qqh0
Rewards Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Iu-jxdQFp8yoi1QjtSuNoJ3StjOL70h8iDPpzNSpyJ4/edit?gid=222511420#gid=222511420
What do you guys think? 🤔
Well, yes, even tho I have 100 connections, I get the same as someone with 15, that's dumb. Waiting for worldwide push.