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Texas-based virtual cell network operator.
Patriot Mobile
Founded2013
FounderGlenn Story
HeadquartersGrapevine, Texas, United States of America
OwnerGlenn Story
Websitehttps://www.patriotmobile.com/

Patriot Mobile is an American mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) based in Grapevine, Texas. The company uses all three major wireless networks to deliver wireless services on 4G and 5G networks. Patriot Mobile has described itself as "America's only Christian, conservative wireless provider," and is notable for its financial support of conservative political causes. The company is estimated to have just under 100,000 subscribers.

The company has been compared to CREDO Mobile, an MVNO with a similar business model that donates to progressive political causes.

History

Patriot Mobile was established in 2013 by Glenn Story, offering cellular services to individuals who prioritize constitutional freedoms, religious liberty, and "traditional American values".

In May 2024, TechCrunch revealed that Patriot Mobile was subject to a data breach that included subscribers' full names, email addresses, home ZIP codes, and account PINs. According to TechCrunch, a bug on Patriot Mobile’s public website also appeared to be leaking some of the same personal information.

Services

Patriot Mobile's website claims to provide coverage across the US through the use of the three major wireless network's towers, although in February 2022 the company tweeted that they leased access from T-Mobile and AT&T's networks.

Political donations

In 2022, Patriot Mobile created Patriot Mobile Action, a political action committee, initially funded with about $650,000 in cash and in-kind contributions. The purpose of this PAC was to support candidates in school board races in Fort Worth, Texas. All 11 candidates endorsed by the company won their races.

In addition to donations to Patriot Mobile Action, which the company says make up less than 25% of its total donations, the company has also supported various other conservative organizations and initiatives. The company describes its donations as being centered around what it refers to as its "Four Pillars of Giving": the First Amendment; the Second Amendment; sanctity of life; and military veterans and first responders.

Some of the organizations listed on Patriot Mobile's website as causes that it supports include:

References

  1. ^ Goodman, J. David (2022-10-05). "How a Christian Cellphone Company Became a Rising Force in Texas Politics". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  2. "Coverage Guarantee".
  3. ^ Bloomberg Wire (2022-10-14). "T-Mobile's connection to Grapevine-based Patriot Mobile sparks a backlash". The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  4. Smiley, Lisa (2023-11-20). "Patriot Mobile Celebrates Its Ten-Year Anniversary". Patriot Mobile | Mobilizing Freedom. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  5. ^ Franceschi-Bicchierai, Lorenzo (2024-05-21). "Conservative cell carrier Patriot Mobile hit by data breach". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  6. Fadilpašić, Sead (2024-05-22). "America's "only conservative cell carrier" hit by data breach". TechRadar. Archived from the original on 2024-12-20. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  7. "Coverage Guarantee". Archived from the original on 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  8. Patriot Mobile (February 8, 2022). "Not true. We lease ATT & T-Mobile towers at wholesale prices - as all small wireless companies do as big mobile has monopolized the cell phone towers in US. HOWEVER, a portion of every dollar we earns goes to support conservative causes & the profits AREN'T going to Big Mobile" (Tweet). Retrieved May 22, 2024 – via Twitter.
  9. "Who We Are".
  10. "Our Causes". Patriot Mobile. Archived from the original on 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-05-22.

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