We want to speak with you.
If you've received the card below, we want to speak with you ASAP. Your location has been identified as eligible for an IoT (Internet of things) repeater antenna. Renters are eligible! We have 100% California renters compliant equipment which allows you to still participate if you do not own the property.
Lease your Internet.
By hosting an Ideal Network Hotspot, you can provide reliable, safe, and secure wireless coverage with your pre-existing internet connection, and
get paid for it!
Power on.
Connect.
Earn.
Smart and efficient.
Ideal Network Hotspots only require 5W of power (less than an average nightlight) and uses minimal amount of internet data, about as much as 1-5Kbp/s.
$35 to $125
Every Month.
Payments for hosting a hotspot vary depending for example on how high the location is (i.e a multi-story apartment versus a two story townhouse), obstructions that can interfere or block the view (buildings, trees, or hills), and where the location is facing. Typically an individual that lives higher with an unobstructed view of the city is paid more than a person living in a rural area.
$100
Referral Bonus.
Members that refer hosts to Ideal Network receive a bonus, paid at the end of the month's payment cycle in their preferred payment provider. Not a member of Ideal Network, but have someone that could be? We'll still pay the bonus.
Coverage.
With over 140,000 hotspots online,
Ideal Network is working with the largest LoRaWAN network in America.
Zero cost to participate.
There is absolutely zero cost for the participants of this program. We cover all costs related to inspection, installation, or anything else along the way. We are paying you to broadcast from a location we have identified as beneficial to our network's expansion goals for 2021.
The Ideal Network Program enables the IoT (The Internet of Things) Network to expand throughout Mendocino County while allocating direct payment to individuals that can host the equipment on their eligible property. It takes our team only a few minutes to identify if your property is eligible for the program. Once your eligibility has been established, one of our team members will visit the location for a brief inspection to approve the locations for installation.
You are the network.
Seriously Secure.
FCC approved, AES encrypted.
All Ideal Network hotspots comply with all FCC regulations. Each hotspot provided to a host is built with AES encrypted hardware, so any traffic within the 900MHz spectrum instantly protects the network from any potential threats.
Frequently asked questions.
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Free money? What’s the catch? This is too good to be true!There is no catch! It’s 100% free to become a host. We assume all of the risk ($$$ and time to install) and in exchange we take a share of the profits.
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What is a hotspot and how does it work?The hotspot is a small hardware device that creates a large wireless network for devices that are part of what's usually called the IoT — or the “Internet of Things.” Think of it like a Wi-Fi router, but for devices sending small amounts of data over long ranges. You will plug in the hotspot to an available port on your Wi-Fi router. Common IoT devices that can benefit and actually use our network are all around you! Got a smart fridge? This network connects to that. Do you use a dog collar that helps track where your pet is? Ever see one of those god-forbidden smart scooters blazing down the street? This network supports all of those.
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Why does it need to be at my house/apartment?In order to provide coverage and receive earnings, each spot needs to be at least 900 feet apart from the others. Having two or more hotspots in the same house doesn’t provide any additional coverage. This is why we need hosts (you) to help us spread out the hotspots.
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How much will I earn?Our average host earns ~$100 each month for hosting a hotspot. However, earnings vary quite a bit from month to month, and location to location.
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How much electricity will the hotspot use?There is nearly zero cost. The hotspot uses a small amount of power, roughly 5 Watts at its peak. This is less than a high-efficiency LED light bulb. In a city like Fort Bragg, it will likely cost you less than 60 cents a month.
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How much of my Internet / Wi-Fi bandwidth will it use?Expected bandwidth utilized by devices is 1-5 kb/s (very little).
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Is it secure?The short answer is yes, it is quite secure. The hotspot will not spy on your or collect your data. The hotspots do not hold the capabilities to access any other devices on your network. However, as with all devices connected to the internet (smart TV’s, Alexa, computers, phone, etc…) there is some level of inherent risk. Please check the security article here for more information on the security measures Helium takes to keep the larger LoRoWan network safe.
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Can I host more than one at my house?No, hotspots need to be 900 feet (300 meters) apart from each other in order to receive maximum earnings and provide new coverage.
Email us your property address to determine eligibility