Andrew Yang Enters Mobile Business Again

Andrew Yang's mobile phone venture, Noble Mobile, has acquired Helium Mobile in a deal announced on Tuesday. This move marks Yang's re-entry into the mobile business following his presidential and mayoral campaigns.

Noble Mobile, launched in 2025, offers budget-friendly plans starting at $50 per month with unlimited data and 5G coverage. A unique feature allows customers to earn up to $20 monthly for using less than 20 gigabytes of data, addressing what the company calls a "data tax" on traditional plans.

Helium Mobile, which has garnered nearly 600,000 sign-ups since its 2023 launch, operates with plans ranging from $15 to $30 per month. It utilizes T-Mobile's network and a proprietary crypto-powered network of hotspots that reward owners with tokens for providing coverage.

The acquisition separates Helium Mobile from its parent company, Nova Labs. While Noble Mobile users will eventually gain access to the Helium Network, Yang stated that not much will change for existing Noble users in the immediate term, emphasizing the larger company's increased leverage and resources.