Gen Mobile is an American wireless service provider. It is a subsidiary of Boost Mobile.[1] Gen Mobile provides wireless service using the AT&T and T-Mobile networks, and prior to the Merger of Sprint Corporation and T-Mobile US, delivered service using the Sprint network.[2]
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wireless telecommunications |
| Founded | July 25, 2018 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Parent | Boost Mobile |
| Website | www |
History
editGen Mobile was founded in February 2018 by Robert Yap along with his brother, Michael Yap, and several telecom executives in Redondo Beach, California and launched on July 25, 2018. It used the Sprint network to provide service.[3]
Dish Wireless acquired Gen Mobile on September 1, 2021.[4]
Services
editACP Program
editGen Mobile actively participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), providing affordable connectivity and mobile services to eligible households. Through the ACP program, individuals can qualify for a free smartphone from Gen Mobile.[5] and the Unlimited Talk, Text & 7GB data plan offered by Gen Mobile. The program collaborates with wireless carriers, like Gen Mobile, to offer payment assistance based on income and provide a one-time device subsidy.
As part of the ACP program, Gen Mobile ensures that eligible households receive the 8GB ACP plan, featuring unlimited nationwide calling, text messaging, and high-speed 5G/4G LTE data.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "DISH's Boost Mobile to acquire MVNO Gen Mobile to expand distribution, accelerate EBB growth and broaden its efforts to bridge the digital divide". About DISH. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- ^ "Gen Mobile Everything You Should Know Before Subscribing". BestMVNO.
- ^ Paonessa, Joe (September 13, 2018). "Gen Mobile Offers 300 Minutes And 1GB Data For $10/Month". BestMVNO.
- ^ Alleven, Monica (September 1, 2021). "Dish acquires Gen Mobile, boosting its EBB play". FierceWireless.
- ^ Ruth Olivia (September 12, 2023). "free smartphone from Gen Mobile". Free Smartphone Aid.