Introduction#
Helium Mobile is a zero monthly fee SIM card in the US (supports eSIM)
Theoretically, it can be data-free, but I haven't found a signal to test it.
However, WiFi calling is available.
To play, you need an internal testing invitation code; otherwise, you can only join the waitlist. Here’s my invitation code: 96G47TJ There are 5 slots left.
👑 Official APP:
Download the Apple APP by clicking here ([https://apps.apple.com/us/app/helium-mobile/id1640323514])
Search for it in the Play Store for Android.
✔️ Card Activation Guide#
Ⅰ Download the APP and register an account using the invitation code (96G47TJ). Fill in an address from a US tax-free state. A very important point: you must log in to the APP using a US network.
Ⅱ After registration, you need to complete real-name verification (remember to fill in the US address in English; the input address and confirmation address must match. Just find an address from a US tax-free state). For KYC, use a Chinese passport. Most of the time, it will fail verification, so contact customer service after midnight to get it approved! (When contacting customer service, use a US IP. The customer service will ask if you are in the US; you must answer yes!)
Ⅲ Generally, using just the passport won't pass. Here’s a little trick: try a few more times until you see the message (Identity Verification failed. Please contact support to retry.) Then you can contact customer service and tell them: my ID verification failed. They will ask you to verify information like your email and name, which is quite simple. Then they will send you an email asking you to re-verify, but you won't receive the email because the message (Identity Verification failed. Please contact support to retry.) indicates that you have tried multiple times. They have already sent you an email, so take a screenshot of the link in that email and tell them it still failed. They will switch to the backend and ask the backend staff to help you succeed. They will definitely find a way to help you succeed.
Ⅳ After customer service notifies you that the review is approved, log back into the APP. You need to enable location services; otherwise, you can't access the homepage. Once on the homepage, you can scan the eSIM QR code to obtain your number.
Ⅴ This US eSIM is a physical number from a recently established operator. The main focus is on decentralized services, so opinions on this eSIM may vary.
Number Retention Guide#
No operations are required.
Zero monthly fee, can receive SMS normally in China.
100 minutes of calls + 300 SMS.
Can roam in China + WiFi calling.