FreedomFi
FreedomFi Inc., a subsidiary of Nova Labs, designs and sells the FreedomFi Gateway, a multi-protocol Helium Network miner that combines LoRa HNT mining with plug-and-play CBRS small cells for MOBILE token rewards, serving hobbyist and prosumer network operators and small businesses in the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersLos Gatos, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FreedomFi does
FreedomFi Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nova Inc. Lab (Nova Labs) and a Delaware/California-incorporated private company founded in 2020, designs and sells the FreedomFi Gateway, a multi-protocol miner for the Helium Network that combines LoRa HNT mining with plug-and-play support for up to three certified Helium 5G CBRS small cells to mine MOBILE tokens for cellular coverage. The supported small cells span Baicells (Indoor, Nova430H Outdoor, 436H Outdoor Metro Cell) and MosoLabs Outdoor, integrating via dedicated eNB1/eNB2/eNB3 Ethernet ports and managed through a local dashboard at http://freedomfi-gateway.local alongside the Helium App and Helium Wallet; the stack is FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS compliant and requires CPI-certified installer registration for outdoor deployments.
The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer hardware sales via the freedomfi.com e-commerce storefront, with unlisted pricing, a historical $100 waitlist reservation redeemable as a gateway discount, a $10 prepayed Helium blockchain onboarding fee, a 15% restocking fee on returns, and a 1-year warranty; ongoing RMA and support are routed through a partner-hosted portal at hardware.hellohelium.com. Customers are segmented across hobbyist/prosumer Helium miners, small businesses seeking indoor LTE coverage, outdoor/community coverage operators, and Pollen Network migrators (the last of whom were targeted via a February 2023 one-way migration flow and a Nova Labs-issued 50%-off gateway code). FreedomFi self-positions as 'an open workgroup of LTE technology enthusiasts,' explicitly avoids enterprise sales motions, and operates exclusively in the United States with US-sanctions jurisdiction exclusions.
In 2024, consumer-facing product information was migrated to parent Nova Labs' HelloHelium.com, indicating a brand consolidation under the parent while the FreedomFi legal entity and a 2024 copyright notice persist; corporate ownership is held by Nova Inc. Lab, with $9.5M of disclosed external funding raised in March 2022 from Acequia Capital, BlueYard Capital, Cherubic Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, and Samsung NEXT.
FreedomFi firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FreedomFi
- Legal name
- FreedomFi Inc.
- Website
- https://freedomfi.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- FreedomFi Inc., a subsidiary of Nova Labs, designs and sells the FreedomFi Gateway, a multi-protocol Helium Network miner that combines LoRa HNT mining with plug-and-play CBRS small cells for MOBILE token rewards, serving hobbyist and prosumer network operators and small businesses in the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FreedomFi industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wireless Networking Hardware
- NAICS
- Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Private LTE/5G Network Operators & Managed Services (HDAIAGAA)
Keywords
Where FreedomFi is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Los Gatos
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
FreedomFi business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware sales (Gateway and CBRS small cells): One-time direct purchase of the FreedomFi Gateway and certified CBRS small cells (Indoor, Outdoor Baicells Nova430H, Outdoor Metro Cell Baicells 436H, MosoLabs Outdoor) via the freedomfi.com e-commerce storefront with shopping cart and checkout.
- Waitlist reservation deposits: Customers who previously made a $100 waitlist reservation can redeem a code for a discount on the FreedomFi Gateway release, indicating advance paid reservations on hardware launches.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | FreedomFi Gateway and CBRS small cells sold via online storefront at unlisted price; historical $100 waitlist reservation is redeemable for a discount on the FreedomFi Gateway release. |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
FreedomFi product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FreedomFi sells a multi-protocol FreedomFi Gateway hardware product and certified CBRS small cells (Indoor, Baicells Nova430H Outdoor, Baicells 436H Outdoor Metro Cell, MosoLabs Outdoor) that allow operators to deploy plug-and-play private LTE networks on CBRS shared spectrum. The hardware integrates with the Helium blockchain and Helium mobile/wallet apps so operators can earn HNT (LoRa) and MOBILE (5G) token rewards by providing wireless coverage.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Powered by FreedomFi: Certification mark applied to compatible Helium 5G CBRS Small Cells that are plug-and-play supported with the FreedomFi Gateway.
- FreedomFi Gateway
Products and services
- FreedomFi Gateway
- Baicells Indoor CBRS Small Cell (Powered by FreedomFi)
- Baicells Nova430H Outdoor CBRS Small Cell (Powered by FreedomFi)
- Baicells 436H Outdoor Metro Cell (Powered by FreedomFi)
- MosoLabs Outdoor CBRS Small Cell (Powered by FreedomFi)
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 3 CBRS small cells supported per FreedomFi Gateway via eNB1/eNB2/eNB3 ports
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use FreedomFi
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
FreedomFi technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
Feature5 records
FreedomFi partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / core ecosystem partner, core parent/affiliate partner and core hardware partner.
- Helium Network (Helium / Nova Labs)flagship / core ecosystem partnerThe FreedomFi Gateway is positioned as a 'multi-protocol miner for the Helium network' that mines HNT for LoRa and is expandable with plug-and-play 'Powered by FreedomFi' certified Helium 5G CBRS Small Cells to mine MOBILE for the Helium 5G network. Onboarding, wallet, and hotspot management run through the official Helium and Helium Wallet mobile apps. Support and RMA for FreedomFi hardware is redirected to a Nova Labs–operated portal (hardware.hellohelium.com / hellohelium.com), and Pollen migrators receive a 50% off migration code from Nova Labs, signaling a deep strategic ecosystem alliance rather than a pure vendor relationship.
- Nova Inc. Lab (Nova Labs)core parent/affiliate partnerPrivacy policy is issued by 'Nova Inc. Lab's (Nova) and our subsidiaries and affiliates' and covers both the Nova and 1663 websites, with privacy rights requests handled at [email protected]. The terms also note the policy does not apply to the Helium Mobile service, confirming Nova Labs as the broader corporate parent / affiliate group behind FreedomFi Inc. and its products.
- Baicellscore hardware partnerBaicells supplies the Nova430H outdoor CBRS small cell hardware, which is certified for use as a 'Powered by FreedomFi' plug-and-play small cell on the FreedomFi Gateway via eNB ports. FreedomFi publishes a dedicated setup guide for the 'FreedomFi Baicells Nova430H Outdoor CBRS Small Cell' and the 436H Outdoor Metro Cell, including CPI registration flows, indicating a certified OEM/hardware partnership.
- MosoLabs (Moso Labs)core hardware partnerMosoLabs supplies an outdoor CBRS small cell that is integrated as a 'Powered by FreedomFi' certified plug-and-play device on the FreedomFi Gateway. FreedomFi publishes a full setup guide for the 'Mosolabs Outdoor CBRS Small Cell,' and MosoLabs handles Moso Indoor Radio migration to Helium via their own support channel ([email protected]), indicating a co-certified hardware integration.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
FreedomFi competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Celona: Enterprise private 5G/LTE company using CBRS shared spectrum with a software-defined orchestration stack; comparable as an incumbent targeting the same private cellular opportunity but at enterprise IT buyers rather than prosumer miners.
- JMA Wireless: Major US-based CBRS radio and DAS manufacturer selling into carriers, venues and enterprises; comparable as an incumbent CBRS hardware competitor for indoor/outdoor coverage deployments.
- Cambium Networks: Broad wireless equipment vendor with fixed wireless and CBRS-capable radios used in private network deployments; comparable as a broader incumbent addressing the same private wireless operator market.
- Airspan Networks: Established CBRS/telecom equipment vendor with macro and small-cell radios used for private LTE and 5G on CBRS shared spectrum; comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same private-network operator buyer.
- Helium (Nova Labs): Parent company (Nova Inc. Lab) of FreedomFi and operator of the Helium Network / Helium 5G / Helium Mobile stack on which FreedomFi's hardware is dependent; comparable as the broader ecosystem incumbent defining token economics and roadmap.
Direct peers
- Sercomm: ODM/OEM of CBRS small cells and customer-premises equipment used by carriers and integrators; comparable as an alternative supplier of CBRS radios that FreedomFi buyers could substitute.
- Bobcat (Bobber 500): Bobcat sells Bobber 500 hotspot hardware that is explicitly cross-compatible with the FreedomFi Gateway as a 'Powered by FreedomFi' device for the Helium 5G network, making it the closest like-for-like Helium-mining hardware peer.
- MosoLabs: OEM partner supplying an outdoor CBRS small cell integrated with the FreedomFi Gateway and operates its own Moso Indoor Radio support channel; comparable as a competing CBRS radio vendor targeting the same Helium/personal 5G buyer.
- Baicells: OEM partner supplying the Nova430H outdoor and 436H outdoor metro CBRS small cells certified 'Powered by FreedomFi' and also sells these radios through its own channels, making it a competing supplier for the same CBRS deployment buyer.
Emerging players
- Pollen Mobile: Prior decentralized wireless network whose user base FreedomFi explicitly migrated to Helium (2023 Pollen Radio migration); comparable as a niche/emerging player in the crypto-wireless space that competed head-to-head with FreedomFi's Helium ecosystem.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
FreedomFi social profiles
Digital presenceFreedomFi financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
FreedomFi leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
FreedomFi subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
FreedomFi funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors5 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
FreedomFi M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about FreedomFi
What does FreedomFi do?
FreedomFi sells a multi-protocol FreedomFi Gateway hardware product and certified CBRS small cells (Indoor, Baicells Nova430H Outdoor, Baicells 436H Outdoor Metro Cell, MosoLabs Outdoor) that allow operators to deploy plug-and-play private LTE networks on CBRS shared spectrum. The hardware integrates with the Helium blockchain and Helium mobile/wallet apps so operators can earn HNT (LoRa) and MOBILE (5G) token rewards by providing wireless coverage.
Is FreedomFi a public or private company?
FreedomFi is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was FreedomFi founded?
FreedomFi was founded in 2021. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is FreedomFi based?
FreedomFi is headquartered in Los Gatos, United States, in the North America region.
How does FreedomFi make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware sales (Gateway and CBRS small cells) is the primary driver. The others are waitlist reservation deposits.
Who are FreedomFi's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Celona, JMA Wireless, Cambium Networks, Airspan Networks and Helium (Nova Labs). Direct peers are Sercomm, Bobcat (Bobber 500), MosoLabs and Baicells. Pollen Mobile is listed as an emerging player.
Does FreedomFi have an API?
No public API is recorded for FreedomFi.
What industry is FreedomFi in?
FreedomFi's product category is Wireless Networking Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAGAD, Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports), with a secondary code of HDAIAGAA, Private LTE/5G Network Operators & Managed Services. Its NAICS code is 517112 and its SIC code is 3576.