Helium Mobile has announced that it is launching a licensing scheme for its hotspot devices, which allow individuals or businesses to set up "mini cell towers" that emit signals and pay tokens in exchange. According to the Helium website, there are several third-party manufacturers and vendors that service the Helium Internet of Things (IoT) network, but Helium Mobile is currently the only vendor offering cellular coverage equipment. Through the licensing program, Helium Mobile hopes to earn licensing fees from hotspots made elsewhere while growing its cellular network. Helium Mobile, developed by Nova Labs, operates with a combination of its own distributed network coverage and the service Helium Mobile purchased from T-Mobile. The plan was first piloted in Miami and then launched nationwide in December for $20 a month.