Mobile virtual network operators

STMicroelectronics Announces Mass-Market Availability of ST4SIM GSMA-compliant eSIMs for M2M Applications

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Telecommunications, Cryptography, Mobile phone standards, Mobile phones, Computer access control, Smart cards, Mobile virtual network operators, ESIM, SIM card, Machine to machine, Truphone, STMicroelectronics

Geneva, September 6, 2021 STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced mass-market availability of its ST4SIM , eSIM (embedded SIM) ICs for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications through e-distribution.

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  • Geneva, September 6, 2021 STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced mass-market availability of its ST4SIM , eSIM (embedded SIM) ICs for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications through e-distribution.
  • They are ideal for applications such as machinery condition monitoring and predictive maintenance , as well as asset tracking, energy management and connected healthcare devices.
  • With rich built-in features and access to world-class provisioning services, our ST4SIM family delivers a convenient solution for numerous M2M applications, said Laurent Degauque, Marketing Director, Secure Microcontroller Division, STMicroelectronics.
  • Mass-market availability now lets developers everywhere leverage secure and flexible cellular connectivity in more applications than ever, including independent M2M development, proof-of-concept, and prototype projects.

Healthfirst is Making Available a Special Offer to Help Members Stay Connected to their Healthcare

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Managed care, MEN, General Health, Mobile, Wireless, Professional services, Consumer electronics, Consumer, Technology, Other Consumer, Insurance, Women, Seniors, Health, Federal Communications Commission, Telecommunications, Assurance Wireless, Health insurance, Lifeline, Mobile virtual network operators, Science and technology in the United States, Universal Service Fund

Healthfirst, the largest not-for-profit health insureri in New York State, is committed to its mission to help its members access high-quality healthcare.

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  • Healthfirst, the largest not-for-profit health insureri in New York State, is committed to its mission to help its members access high-quality healthcare.
  • As we continue to pursue Health Equity, it is our hope that making the Lifeline Program available to eligible members via Assurance Wireless is an all-around win for our members, their physicians, and Healthfirst, said Errol Pierre, SVP, State Programs at Healthfirst.
  • The Lifeline Program through Assurance Wireless includes:
    Special extras for Healthfirst members include:
    Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria.
  • Healthfirst is the largest not-for-profit health insurer in New York State, earning the trust of 1.7 million members by ensuring access to affordable and high-quality healthcare.

Customers Have Spoken! For the 11th Time, Consumer Cellular Tops J.D. Power Wireless Customer Care Study in its Segment

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Retail, Family, Consumer, Online Retail, Other Communications, Telecommunications, Marketing, Networks, Communications, Specialty, Seniors, Consumer electronics, Mobile technology, Mobile virtual network operators, Consumer Cellular, Customer service, Telecommunications, Technology, J.D. Power, Consumer Cellular, J.D. POWER, CONSUMER CELLULAR

In the 2021 U.S. Wireless Customer Care StudySM - Volume 2 , Consumer Cellular outscored all other value MVNOs evaluated, receiving the highest overall Customer Care segment index score, 863, which is 66 points above the second place provider.

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  • In the 2021 U.S. Wireless Customer Care StudySM - Volume 2 , Consumer Cellular outscored all other value MVNOs evaluated, receiving the highest overall Customer Care segment index score, 863, which is 66 points above the second place provider.
  • Power 2021 U.S. Wireless Customer Care StudyVolume 2 is based on responses from 13,599 wireless customers.
  • The study reflects the experiences of current customers who contacted their carriers customer care department within the past three months.
  • Congratulations to Consumer Cellular for its ongoing success and ranking #1 for customer service in its segment for the 11th consecutive time in the J.D.

Nailed it - AGAIN! T-Mobile and Metro Snag #1 Spots in J.D. Power Customer Care Study

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Internet, Deutsche Telekom, Telecommunications, Mobile technology, Mobile virtual network operators, T-Mobile US, T-Mobile, Mobile network operator, Wireless, Consumer Cellular, Virgin Mobile

Power 2021 U.S. Wireless Customer Care Mobile Network Operator Performance StudyVolume 2.

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  • Power 2021 U.S. Wireless Customer Care Mobile Network Operator Performance StudyVolume 2.
  • Metro by T-Mobile is also crushing it securing the number one place in its segment in the J.D.
  • Power 2021 U.S. Wireless Customer Care Mobile Virtual Network Operator Performance StudyVolume 2 for the 10th time** overall.
  • Power 2021 U.S. Wireless Customer Care Mobile Network Operator Performance StudyVolume 2.

SurgePays Subsidiary SurgePhone Approved to Enroll Qualified Consumers into Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program Through SurgePays Network Retailers in 14 States

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Mobile technology, Mobile virtual network operators, Telecommunications, Mobile phones, Wireless, Mobile network operator, TruConnect, Net 10

These services can be acquired through the SurgePays Retail Centers installed within the Companys network of local retailers.

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  • These services can be acquired through the SurgePays Retail Centers installed within the Companys network of local retailers.
  • SurgePhone is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and operates both the SurgePhone wireless and Loco Rabbit wireless brands.
  • The EBB Program is a temporary program established by Congress to help those economicallyaffectedby the COVID-19 pandemic and applies to either home broadband or broadband delivered by wireless.
  • The EBB Program offering will be incorporated into the SurgePays Prepaid Center within SurgePays retail network.

Avatour Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with NTT BizLink

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Data management, Technology, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Software, Hardware, Companies, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, NTT, Telecommunications, Nokia, Mobile virtual network operators, Avatour, NTT BizLink, AVATOUR, NTT BIZLINK

Avatour Technologies, Inc. , the remote collaboration platform for site meetings, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Japanese telecommunications corporation NTT BizLink, Inc. As part of the partnership, NTT BizLink will own exclusive distribution rights for Avatours innovative technology across the Japanese market, allowing corporations to immerse remote users in a new location as if actually present.

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  • Avatour Technologies, Inc. , the remote collaboration platform for site meetings, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Japanese telecommunications corporation NTT BizLink, Inc. As part of the partnership, NTT BizLink will own exclusive distribution rights for Avatours innovative technology across the Japanese market, allowing corporations to immerse remote users in a new location as if actually present.
  • Were always on the search for innovative technology that will change the way business is conducted, especially in the wake of the pandemic, said Shigeomi Kakizaki, CSO (Chief Sales Officer) at NTT BizLink.
  • Founded in 2018 by former Nokia OZO team leaders Devon Copley and Prasad Balasubramanian, Avatour is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
  • NTT BizLink was launched in July 2001 as a company offering data center services to enterprises.

#5GforAll Comes to Prepaid: Switch to Metro by T-Mobile, Get a FREE 5G Phone Plus Save Half Off Boost and Cricket’s Top Plans

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Retail, Telecommunications, Specialty, Networks, Retail, Consumer electronics, Online Retail, Telecommunications, Deutsche Telekom, Mobile virtual network operators, Mobile telecommunications, 5G, Internet of things, T-Mobile US, Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, 3, AT&T Mobility, Asda Mobile, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Retail, Telecommunications, Specialty, Networks, Retail, Consumer electronics, Online Retail, Telecommunications, Deutsche Telekom, Mobile virtual network operators, Mobile telecommunications, 5G, Internet of things, T-Mobile US, Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, 3, AT&T Mobility, Asda Mobile

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210728005613/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210728005613/en/
    Switch and upgrade to unlimited 5G for $25/month the prepaid industrys best price for an unlimited plan with 5G.
  • If Cricket or Boost wont upgrade their customers to 5G, Metro by T-Mobile sure will, said Jon Freier, Executive Vice President, T-Mobile Consumer Group.
  • The biggest 5G network at half the price of Boost or Cricket, unlimited data with 5G included AND a free 5G phone?
  • Switch to Metro and get unlimited 5G access on T-Mobile's 5G network now, at half off your Boost or Cricket wireless service.

NTT and ACCESS Forge Partnership Toward Realization of IOWN

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Data management, Technology, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Companies, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Economy of Japan, Telecommunications, NTT, Mobile virtual network operators, Mobile telecommunications, NTT Communications, Wireless networking, NTT DoCoMo, NTT, ACCESS, NTT, ACCESS

NTT Corporation (NTT) and ACCESS Co., Ltd., today announced a business and technology partnership aimed at promoting the realization of Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) (*1).

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  • NTT Corporation (NTT) and ACCESS Co., Ltd., today announced a business and technology partnership aimed at promoting the realization of Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) (*1).
  • Through the arrangement, NTT and ACCESS will conduct research and development on new user interface and user experience technology for IOWN.
  • NTT and ACCESS will continue conducting open R&D with various global partners toward realization of IOWN.
  • IOWN stands for Innovative Optical and Wireless Network and a concept proposed by NTT for networks and information processing infrastructure.

Metro by T-Mobile is First and Only in Prepaid to Offer iPhone 12 mini on Us

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Consumer electronics, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Internet, Hardware, Deutsche Telekom, Telecommunications, Mobile phones, IOS, T-Mobile US, Mobile virtual network operators, Orange S.A., Sprint Corporation, IPhone, T-Mobile, 5G, EE Limited

And Metro by T-Mobile is giving you the 5G access you deserve, said Jon Freier, Executive Vice President, Consumer Group.

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  • And Metro by T-Mobile is giving you the 5G access you deserve, said Jon Freier, Executive Vice President, Consumer Group.
  • "With 5G included at no extra cost, and now iPhone 12 mini on Us when you join the Metro by T-Mobile family, you can experience the 5G future now.
  • Visit a Metro by T-Mobile store with your qualifying trade and valid ID to switch and get iPhone 12 mini on Us via a virtual prepaid MasterCard after three months of service.
  • Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint.

Anghami Launches Six New Telco Partnerships Across MENA in the First Half of 2021

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Telecommunications, Mobile virtual network operators, Virgin Mobile, Mobile phones, Bell Canada, Virgin Mobile Canada, Anghami, Subscription business model, Postpaid mobile phone, Zain Group

In a region where digital payments have been a challenge, the company has focused on partnerships with telcos to make payments easier.

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  • In a region where digital payments have been a challenge, the company has focused on partnerships with telcos to make payments easier.
  • Anghami has joined forces with Virgin Mobile in UAE and KSA to offer their customers a unique music experience.
  • In UAE, Virgin Mobile customers can benefit from unlimited downloads with an Anghami Plus subscription on all plans worth AED 79 or more.
  • Targeting the vibrant Saudi youth segment, Anghami Plus will be offered for free with select Zain Shabab postpaid plans.