Helium Network surges up to 100% as Celina, Texas integrates decentralized wireless service

A small city north of Dallas just gave the Helium Network its biggest real-world validation in years. Celina, Texas, integrated its municipal Wi-Fi infrastructure with the Helium Network on August 28, converting public hotspots into carrier-grade mobile coverage without building a single new cell tower. HNT, Helium’s native token, surged between 73% and 100% in the aftermath, with prices moving from lows around $0.21 to highs near $0.44, and the token’s market capitalization approaching the $70M to $80M range. Trading volumes spiked by more than 1,000%, with daily figures landing between $38M and $44M. What Celina actually did The integration turned existing public Wi-Fi access points at locations like the Celina Public Library and the Ralph O’Dell Senior Center into nodes capable of handling mobile carrier traffic. These sites currently process approximately 100 GB of data daily. The technical backbone relies on Passpoint authentication linked to SIM credentials, which allows devices to connect automatically without users needing to manually join a Wi-Fi network. This builds on AT&T’s previous integration with the Helium Network back in April 2025, when the telecom giant began...