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TL;DR
- The Helium Zero Plan is no longer completely free as of January 27, though it’s not actually being discontinued either.
- Helium will now require Zero Plan users to add a card and pay taxes and fees, likely totaling around $5–$8 per month.
- The plan is still one of the cheapest ways to get a low-cost backup plan, but there are certainly other options if you’re willing to pay just a bit more.
I’ve been a huge fan of Helium’s free plan since its introduction early last year. While the plan is understandably limited, it makes for a good backup plan as it gives you 3GB of data, 300 texts, and 100 minutes a month for nothing. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end, and starting January 27, the Helium Zero Plan is no longer completely free.
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