What happened to FreedomPop?

The FreedomPop brand and most subscribers were transitioned to Red Pocket Mobile

Red Pocket Mobile

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, which plans to not only continue the service but expand it to work on more phones.

Is FreedomPop still in business?

It was founded by CEO Stephen Stokols and Steven Sesar, and owned and operated by STS Media Inc until June 2019 when it was successfully sold.

Is FreedomPop no longer free?

All you have to do is pay $5 when you sign up to get your FreedomPop SIM card in the mail. Put it in your phone, activate your plan, and boom, there it is: free phone service. As you might expect, this free phone plan has some limitations. You'll only get 10 minutes of talk, 10 texts, and 25 MB of 4G LTE data.

Who bought FreedomPop?

Red Pocket Mobile announced Friday that it acquired MVNO FreedomPop from STS Media for an undisclosed amount. Unnamed sources told Reuters earlier this month that the deal for FreedomPop was valued in the “high eight figures.” A Red Pocket representative wasn't immediately available for comment.

Is FreedomPop pop legit?

“FreedomPop is a scam”

Beginning April 2022 they began charging $13.98/month. Now a total of $85.98 has been charged. Phone service has been switched to Mint months prior to these charges being incurred.

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How does FreedomPop make money?

The company further keeps costs low by holding little equipment. It provides service through free Wi-Fi hotspots and the cellphone towers of Sprint and AT&T. FreedomPop pays Sprint and AT&T based on customer usage.

Does FreedomPop have 5G?

FreedomPop Premium now supports 5G on compatible iPhone and Android phones!

Who is Red Pocket Mobile owned by?

Joshua Gordon, Founder and CEO, Red Pocket Mobile

In combining with FreedomPop's disruptive legacy, we're creating the next generation of wireless service - one that is hyper-innovative and passionately customer-focused.

Who does red pocket use?

Red Pocket Mobile lets you choose from four different networks that blanket the US: GSMA (AT&T), CDMA (Verizon), or GSMT (T-Mobile). As is true of any other carrier, coverage and signal quality will depend on where you live. There is no 5G coverage with CDMA.

Where is Red Pocket Mobile located?

Where is Red Pocket Mobile 's headquarters? Red Pocket Mobile is located in Thousand Oaks, California, United States .

Why is FreedomPop charging me?

You were charged for an Admin or Regulatory fee

Regulatory and Recovery fees are taxes, fees, and surcharges applied to your FreedomPop services in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Administrative fees allow us to defray the costs related to fraud prevention, customer service, and payment processing.

How do I renew my FreedomPop card?

To renew your Freemium account log in at https://premium.freedompop.com/login. If one of your phone lines is due for a renewal you will see an alert at the top of your account. After clicking on the red banner a popup will appear that helps you to complete the renewal.

How can I get unlimited Internet for free?

How can I get free Internet at home without paying?

Is Red Pocket part of ATT?

Red Pocket Mobile doesn't just piggyback on a single network, like most MVNOs. Instead, it uses all four major networks: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint.

Is Red Pocket a Chinese company?

Red Pocket Mobile is proud to be an American-owned company helping people save money, every day.

What is GSMT?

Network Coverage

What makes Red Pocket different is that you can choose your own network: GSMA = AT&T. CDMA = Verizon. GSMT = T-Mobile. CDMAS = Sprint.

Who is Joshua Gordon Red Pocket?

Joshua Gordon is the Founder and CEO of Red Pocket Mobile. He studied JD from Harvard Law School.

Does Red Pocket have 5G?

5G is here! Red Pocket Mobile is proud to support 5G speeds on the super-fast GSMT network and the widely available GSMA network. CDMA coming soon! On the GSMT network, we support some of the most popular 5G Android phones.

Does Red Pocket work with Verizon phones?

Red Pocket Mobile offers broader phone compatibility because it taps both GSM and CDMA networks (the latter would be Verizon, Sprint and their MVNO partners). That means you can bring just about any unlocked phone to the service, including those from Sprint, Boost, Virgin Mobile, and Verizon.

Who owns unreal mobile?

FreedomPop launched Unreal Mobile in the U.S. earlier this year on Sprint's CDMA network. Unreal Mobile, which is designed to compete with postpaid plans, has garnered some 50,000 customers to date, according to a report from Mobile World Live.

Does FreedomPop work in Europe?

The standard LTE SIM card you purchased from FreedomPop will not work outside of the U.S. If you wish to use service internationally, you must purchase the carrier's Global SIM Card.

Does FreedomPop work in UK?

FreedomPop has launched its free mobile service in the UK. The company's "Basic 200" SIM-only plan provides 200 minutes, 200 texts and 200MB of 4G mobile data per month, completely free of charge.