Helium Mobile launched the "nation's first free phone plan" that gets you 5G data, voice, and texts for $0 - here's how to get it.

It's Helium's free plan that's likely to draw the most attention, as 3GB of data is a pretty sizable chunk to offer customers without requiring a monthly payment. TextNow offers a free monthly for anyone who buys one its SIM cards, and that includes unlimited talk and text. But free data is limited to email, maps and ride-sharing services.

Helium Mobile opened the waitlist for its totally free 5G mobile phone plan with 3GB of data, 300 texts and 100 minutes of calls per month.

Helium Mobile just announced a 5G phone plan at no charge, requiring only location data sharing for 3GB of downloads per month. The MVNO uses T-Mobile's 5G network, plus a selection of decentralized hotspots in some regions.

Helium Mobile, a cell phone service built on the world’s first community-powered network and the nation’s largest 5G network, today launched the Zero Plan, a truly free phone plan designed to make connectivity more accessible than ever.

A first-of-its-kind 5G network powered by individuals has launched today in the U.S. offering consumers free 5G wireless service. Helium Mobile's Zero Plan offers users 3GB of data, 300 texts, and 100 minutes of phone calls each month for the low,