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The National Lifeline Association Board of Directors Re-Elects David Avila

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) is pleased to announce that David Avila, Lifeline & GDP (Government Discount Programs) Executive of TracFone Wireless, Inc. a Verizon company, has been reelected for a third term by the voting members of the NaLA Board.

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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Lifeline Association (NaLA) is pleased to announce that David Avila, Lifeline & GDP (Government Discount Programs) Executive of TracFone Wireless, Inc. a Verizon company, has been reelected for a third term by the voting members of the NaLA Board.
Avila has led the Lifeline division of TracFone's Lifeline-focused brand, SafeLink Wireless, one of the largest Lifeline providers in the U.S. since 2015.
In his role, Avila has been responsible for the development, marketing, sales, operations, and compliance of TracFone's Lifeline Services, setting strategy and execution.
"David is a true leader of efforts to establish policies and standards that mutually benefit consumers and continue to push the industry forward," said David B. Dorwart, Chairman of the National Lifeline Association.

TruConnect Expands its Lifeline Services to the State of Florida

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect, the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the US, announced today the expansion of its Lifeline services to the state of Florida. Established in 1985, the Lifeline program provides a discount on phone and internet service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure they have the opportunities and security that connectivity brings.

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The expansion enables qualifying residents to receive TruConnect's Lifeline service, which includes high-speed data, talk, text, and a free SIM card.
LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect, the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the US, announced today the expansion of its Lifeline services to the state of Florida.
Established in 1985, the Lifeline program provides a discount on phone and internet service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure they have the opportunities and security that connectivity brings.
It is estimated that 2.5 million Florida residents are eligible for the Lifeline program.

Nathan Johnson, Co-CEO of TruConnect, Joins CTIA's Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect , the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the U.S., announced today the appointment of Nathan Johnson, Co-CEO, to CTIA's Board of Directors .

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect , the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the U.S., announced today the appointment of Nathan Johnson, Co-CEO, to CTIA's Board of Directors .
Johnson brings over 20 years of experience in the Telecommunications industry and has successfully led TruConnect for the past 15 years.
His keen understanding of the evolving telecommunications landscape provides valuable insight and perspective into CTIA's mission to advance the wireless industry.
Under Johnson's leadership, TruConnect has provided millions of people with internet and wireless services through the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs.

TruConnect Ranks No. 9 on List of LA's 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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9 in the Los Angeles Business Journal's list of LA's 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.

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9 in the Los Angeles Business Journal's list of LA's 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies.
"One of the great things about the Los Angeles region is that we have historically incubated a remarkable number of disruptive companies.
And there are quite a few doing innovative work right now," said the Los Angeles Business Journal Publisher, Josh Schimmels.
Given its tremendous impact and innovative business approach, TruConnect is a player worth the attention in the telecommunications industry.

TruConnect Expands its Lifeline Benefit Services to the State of Virginia

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Monday, May 1, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect, the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the U.S., announced today the expansion of its Lifeline services to the state of Virginia. With TruConnect, qualifying Virginia residents can enroll in the Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) benefits to receive a free phone with wireless service.

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LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect , the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the U.S., announced today the expansion of its Lifeline services to the state of Virginia.
With TruConnect, qualifying Virginia residents can enroll in the Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) benefits to receive a free phone with wireless service.
The FCC's Lifeline and the ACP benefits are federal government programs that provide relief to eligible low-income households by making connectivity more available and affordable.
"At TruConnect, we envision a world where everyone and everything is connected," said Doug Lodder, President at TruConnect.

TruConnect Named One of Mogul's Top 100 Companies with Inclusive Benefits

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TruConnect, the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the U.S. and the fourth largest Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC), today announced it was selected for Mogul's Top 100 Companies with Inclusive Benefits in 2022. TruConnect was applauded for its 90% company contribution toward employee benefits, mental health offerings, and other practices designed to support workplace diversity and inclusion.

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TruConnect was applauded for its 90% company contribution toward employee benefits, mental health offerings, and other practices designed to support workplace diversity and inclusion.
"We are honored to be recognized by Mogul alongside other leading companies that share TruConnect's commitment to create and sustain a workplace culture where all employees are welcome, valued and rewarded," said Doug Lodder, president of TruConnect.
Mogul's Top 100 Companies celebrates companies that invest in their diverse talent.
TruConnect is expanding the availability of wireless service plans and low-cost devices through Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to all eligible Americans.

TruConnect ranked No. 13 on Los Angeles Business Journal 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies list, named a finalist in Disruptor category

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Los Angeles Business Journal announced that TruConnect , the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the U.S.,has been ranked No.

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Los Angeles Business Journal announced that TruConnect , the fastest-growing premium low-cost wireless service provider in the U.S.,has been ranked No.
13 on the publication's list of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Los Angeles, and named a top-three finalist in the Disruptor Award category.
"One of the great things about the Los Angeles region is that we have historically incubated a remarkable number of disruptive companies here.
"We are proud to be recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal and named an industry disruptor for the work we're doing to close the digital divide across the country," said Doug Lodder, presidentat TruConnect.

Stord Hires Transportation and Sales Industry Leaders

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stord, the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced the addition of Doug King as Vice President of Transportation and Dan Klenkar as Vice President of Sales to its leadership team. Doug and Dan bring a combined 35+ years of industry experience and will use their expertise to continue Stord's accelerated growth trajectory and ensure DTC and omnichannel brands deliver exceptional experiences for their customers.

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ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stord , the Cloud Supply Chain leader, today announced the addition of Doug King as Vice President of Transportation and Dan Klenkar as Vice President of Sales to its leadership team.
Doug joins as VP of Transportation to lead the development and commercialization of Stord's full suite of transportation services including drayage, truckload (FTL), less than truckload (LTL), and Stord Parcel .
More recently, he led transportation at Ferguson Enterprises, the nation's largest distributor of residential and commercial construction products, focusing on FTL, LTL, and parcel.
As VP of Sales, Dan will leverage his 20+ years of supply chain and logistics sales experience to ensure Stord customers reap the benefits of Stord's port-to-porch logistics, paired with Stord One Commerce software.

goodr Partners with Stord to Deliver Exceptional Fulfillment Experiences at Scale

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

LOS ANGELES and ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After seven years of massive growth—including expanding into four activity verticals, RUN, BEAST, BIKE, and GOLF; seven high-performance sunglass frames; major brand collabs; 5,000+ retail partners; and an experiential retail store—goodr decided to stop using its carrier flamingo army (actually a warehouse in Inglewood, CA) and start partnering with Stord to fuel continued growth, increase efficiency, and offer exceptional customer delivery experiences.

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With Stord, the goodr team can devote even more of its time and energy to growth, and have confidence its logistics can keep up.
This means adding more fashionable, fun, functional, and 'ffordable shades, expanding into new sales channels, and continuing to deliver best-in-class customer experiences.
"Our logistics is what connects our brand to our customers, and we're excited to partner with Stord to deliver incredible customer experiences."
"goodr is a brand committed to doing things differently, effectively, and efficiently," said Sean Henry, co-founder and CEO of Stord.

Stord Launches Stord Parcel to Help Brands Unlock Greater Optimization for Last-mile Delivery

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

This way, brands can stop spending on a higher service level than is actually needed while still meeting customer expectations for fast delivery.

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This way, brands can stop spending on a higher service level than is actually needed while still meeting customer expectations for fast delivery.
With Stord Parcel, brands can optimize the delivery service level for each package based on customer expectations, historical delivery performance, distance from the origin address to the destination, and, of course, cost.
Stord Parcel joins an extensive suite of port-to-porch logistics and fulfillment offerings powered by Stord.
Coupled with its new Stord One Commercesoftware that helps brands connect, orchestrate, and optimize their entire supply chains, Stord brands are well-equipped to make their supply chain a competitive advantage.