Your Questions Answered

Think of us as the middleman between your business and cell phone companies. We install a carrier compatible Wi-Fi access point at your location that lets customers' phones connect automatically and securely.

When their phones use your internet instead of the cell tower, the carriers pay us - and we share that revenue with you. It's like hosting a mini cell tower that actually pays you back.

The decentralized network we are deploying is called Helium. They handle contracts with the big carriers, and 2nd Element deploys the hardware and manage revenue sharing.

Good indoor coverage is not possible with cell towers. Cell signals don't penetrate buildings well. The minute a customer walk into an establishment, their connected experience deteriorates.

In addition to poor building penetration, towers are expensive to operate. Plus, many are aging and constantly unable to keep up with today's high data demands. As a matter of fact - the carriers don't even own the towers. They contract with the tower operators to use their bandwidth

By using your internet connection, carriers get better, faster coverage for their customers while saving spending less than would with a tower operator. It's a win / win for them, just like it is for you.

Passpoint is like Wi-Fi that works as smoothly as cellular service. Your customers don't need to find a network, enter a password, or click through any screens - their phones just connect automatically when they walk in.

It was created by the major carriers specifically to solve the coverage problem. Think of it as the "professional grade" version of Wi-Fi that actually talks to cell phone companies.

But many locations earn much more. Busy spots like coffee shops, bars, and restaurants can earn well into 4 figures annually. It depends on how much foot traffic you have and how long people stay.

The beauty is there's no cap - the more your location is used, the more you earn.

Payments are made monthly based on actual usage each month. We track everything automatically and send you reports so you can see exactly how your location is performing.

You can choose how you prefer to get paid. We're flexible.

No extra cost. Usage is just part of their regular cellular plan.

Customers simply connect automatically and enjoy great performance.

Absolutely! We already pledge 2% of our profits to local nonprofits, but you can also choose to direct your earnings to a cause you care about.

Many of our partners love this option because it lets them support their community while still providing better service to their customers.

We handle everything, and it's surprisingly simple:

• Professional installation of a Wi-Fi 6 access point
• Complete setup and testing
• Integration with carrier networks
• Training on how everything works

The whole process typically only takes 30 minutes, and we don't disrupt your existing internet or Wi-Fi at all.

Not at all. Our system runs completely separately from your existing network. Think of it like adding a second, independent Wi-Fi network that doesn't interfere with your business operations.

Your staff devices, POS systems, and current Wi-Fi all continue working exactly as they do now.

Even more secure than typical Wi-Fi. Our system uses:

• WPA3 encryption (the latest standard)
• Certificate-based authentication (no passwords share or steal)
• Complete isolation from your business network
• Professional monitoring and security updates

It's carrier-grade security - the same level that cell companies use for their own networks.

Just contact us and we'll direct you to a business with an existent installation near you.

Any business with foot traffic and reliable internet can potentially qualify. Our best partners include:

• ☕ Coffee shops & cafes
• 🍺 Bars & pubs
• 🍽️ Restaurants
• 🛍️ Retail stores
• 💇 Salons & spas
• 🏢 Waiting rooms & shared spaces

The key is having people who spend time at your location with their phones.

You need business-class internet with:

• At least 200 Mbps download speed
• Unlimited bandwidth (no data caps)
• Reliable connection (minimal downtime)

Most business internet plans already meet these requirements. If you're not sure, we can test your connection during our initial assessment.

While we focus on Portland metro, we cover all of Oregon. We also work with businesses in Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and Vancouver.

Usually we can help! We have partners in several US states that we work with. Just contact us for more information.

No problem at all. There are no contracts or cancellation fees. Just let us know, and we'll schedule a time to pick up our equipment.

You keep any earnings you've already made, and there's no penalty for changing your mind.

Instead of all cellular revenue flowing to massive national corporations, you're redirecting thousands of dollars back into your local economy.

When multiple businesses in an area participate, it can shift tens of thousands of dollars annually from big telecom companies to local business owners - money that gets spent locally on employees, suppliers, and community initiatives.

Yes! We pledge 2% of our profits to support local nonprofits in the communities where we operate. We believe in putting money back into the places that make our business possible.

As a participant, you can also choose to donate some or all of your earnings to causes you care about - we'll handle the paperwork.