XCom Global was a telecommunications company for international travelers,[1] using pocket-sized MiFi service to provide unlimited data access.[2][3][4][5]
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Communication equipment |
| Founded | (March 26, 2010) |
| Defunct | (December, 2017) |
| Headquarters | San Diego, CA |
Key people | Seiji Nishimura (Founder and Chief Executive Officer) |
| Products | Wireless broadband PC cards, MiFi |
| Website | [1] |
History
editXCom Global was Established May 3, 2010 and started with two data plans: limited for over 130 countries and unlimited data plan for 21 countries. On September 15, 2010 it expand the unlimited plan to 32 countries. On April 2, 2011 it offered free Internet access for workers heading to Japan to aid in disaster recovery. On August 1, 2011 it introduced a Euro SIM card, expanding unlimited plan to over 60 countries.
It was selected as Finalist of TechAmerica High Tech Award on October 28, 2011.[6] XCom Global's International MiFi Hotspot was awarded as The Best Products of 2011.[7]
By January 3, 2012 it had expanded the unlimited plan to a total of 195 countries.[8]
It announced "the closure of its USA operations" on November 10, 2017.[9]
Products
editXCom Global had two products; MiFi and USB. MiFi could be shared among several internet device(smartphone, laptop, etc.) at the same time.[10][11] XCom covered multiple country trips with multiple devices.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Why jetsetters, travel bloggers choose International MiFi". Traveldudes. 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^ "Xcom Global MiFi Hotspot review". Cnet. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Xcom Global international MiFi/Data rental service review". engadget. 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Xcom Global revolutionizes global data: one MiFi to serve 195 countries". engadget. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "XCom Global now offers data in 195 countries". Electronista gadget for geeks. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "TechAmerica High Tech Award". TechAmerica. 2011-10-28. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "The Best Products of 2011". PC Magazine. 2011-11-14. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Your Emerging Technology Network". bNetTV. 2012-03-07. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
- ^ "Office Closure Notice". 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2017-10-17.
- ^ "Xcom Global international MiFi/Data rental service review". engadget. 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Xcom Global Offers Flat-Rate MiFi for International travelers". The New York Times. 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Xcom Global MiFi Hotspot review". Cnet. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-06-17.