FreedomPop is a wireless Internet and mobile virtual network operator based in Los Angeles, California.
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30 Facts About FreedomPop
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FreedomPop provides "free" IP mobile services including free data, text and VoIP and sells mobile phones, tablets and broadband devices for use with their service.
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FreedomPop was co-founded by Stephen Stokols, CEO and Steven Sesar in 2011.
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FreedomPop partnered with LightSquared in December 2011, but ended its partnership after LightSquared did not receive Federal Communications Commission approval to build out its network.
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FreedomPop began offering mobile and wireless internet services in the United States using Clearwire's 4G network.
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In October 2013, one year from its initial wireless broadband launch, FreedomPop launched its beta free mobile phone plan that included voice, text, and data service.
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FreedomPop began supporting and selling Sprint-compatible iPhones in April 2014.
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FreedomPop released an iOS app that offers voice, text and voicemail service to users within the United States.
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In October 2014, FreedomPop announced its own branded-line of low-cost smartphones and tablets.
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In June 2019, it was announced that the FreedomPop's remaining retail business and brand name had been sold to Red Pocket Mobile, alongside FreedomPop's GSMA customer base.
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In May 2015, FreedomPop announced an expansion into the UK with free mobile data, voice and text.
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In September 2015, FreedomPop announced free and low-cost iPhone plans in the United States and plans to sell the iPhone 6S in October.
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FreedomPop announced the launch of its free mobile-phone service in the UK.
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In November 2015, FreedomPop announced a partnership with Intel to create a WiFi-focused smartphone.
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In June 2015, FreedomPop raised $30 million in a Series B funding round led by Partech Ventures with participation from Doll Capital Management and Mangrove Capital.
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FreedomPop announced $10 million in funding led by Axiata in July 2015.
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In January 2016, six months after its Series B round of $36 million, FreedomPop raised $50 million in a Series C round for global expansion of its services.
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FreedomPop launched its free mobile platform in Spain for users of the FreedomPop SIM in July 2016.
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In 2018, FreedomPop licensed its customer conversion platform to Prudential Financial.
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FreedomPop responded to the criticism by waiving the active status fee for new users as of July 2013.
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Service offered by FreedomPop is designed for "light users", while paid options include unlimited talk and text with an option to add high-speed data.
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In January 2016, FreedomPop added a roaming SIM, known as the "Global SIM", for free data abroad use in the United States and United Kingdom.
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FreedomPop announced plans to expand roaming coverage to Southeast Asia and Latin America by the end of 2016.
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On July 2,2017, FreedomPop started throttling users who did not pay for their new $4.
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On July 10,2018, FreedomPop reduced the total extra data from Freedom Friends from 500 MB to 50 MB.
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On October 15,2020, FreedomPop announced native cellular service—users no longer need the FreedomPop Messaging app for calling and texting.
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In early 2016, FreedomPop launched a global SIM with Free mobile data across 25 countries, including the US and UK.
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In January 2018, users reported that FreedomPop sent customers e-mails noting that the Globe SIM will incur a $4.
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