Helium Mobile’s Too-Good-to-Be-True Free Plan Finally Hits a Dead End (Updated: Statement)

Helium Mobile’s too-good-to-be-true free plan finally hits a dead end (Updated: Statement)

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Helium Mobile has discontinued its Zero Plan, which previously offered limited data, texts, and minutes for free. Despite users claiming forced migration, the company states that current Zero Plan subscribers are not impacted. The company also recently ended its legacy $5 and $20 plans, despite earlier promises that customers could keep them. Update, April 28, 2026 (11:34 AM ET): Helium Mobile h…

Helium Mobile Suddenly Ends Free Plan, May Force Customers To $15 Air Plan

Smaller MVNOs are often way cheaper than postpaid carriers, and can save you quite a bit of money. Unfortunately, there’s a much higher risk of these companies suddenly changing terms on you, or worse, collapsing entirely. It’s often a sign of instability when a carrier changes your pricing without warning, and that’s exactly what Helium Mobile appears to be doing. Source