Patriot Mobile
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| Founded | 2013 |
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| Founder | Glenn Story |
| Headquarters | Grapevine, Texas, |
| Owner | Glenn Story |
| Website | https://www.patriotmobile.com/ |
Patriot Mobile is an American mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) based in Grapevine, Texas.[1] The company claims to use all three major wireless networks to deliver wireless services on 4G and 5G networks.[2][citation needed] Patriot Mobile has positioned itself as "America's only Christian, conservative wireless provider," and is notable for its financial support of conservative political causes.[3] The company is estimated to have fewer than 100,000 subscribers.[3]
The company has been compared to CREDO Mobile, an MVNO with a similar business model that donates to progressive political causes.[3]
History[edit]
Patriot Mobile was established in 2013 by Glenn Story,[4] with a mission to offer cellular services that resonate with individuals who prioritize constitutional freedoms, religious liberty, and traditional American values. It was founded in response to what its founders perceived as a growing need for a mobile service provider that aligns with conservative ideologies.
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.[5] According to TechCrunch, a bug on Patriot Mobile’s public website also appeared to be leaking some of the same personal information.[5]
Services[edit]
Patriot Mobile's website claims to provide coverage across the US through the use of the three major wireless network's towers,[6] although in February 2022 the company tweeted that they leased access from T-Mobile and AT&T's networks.[3][7]
Customer service is entirely US-based, in Grapevine, TX.[citation needed]
Political donations[edit]
In 2022, Patriot Mobile created Patriot Mobile Action, a political action committee, initially funded with about $650,000 in cash and in-kind contributions.[3] 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.[1] The company's efforts have garnered praise from Steve Bannon.
In addition to donations to Patriot Mobile Action, which the company says make up less than 25% of its total donations[3], 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.[8]
Some of the organizations listed on Patriot Mobile's website as causes that it supports include:[9]
- Turning Point USA
- Concerned Women for America
- CPAC
- First Liberty Institute
- National Rifle Association
- Gun Owners of America
- Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America
- Folds of Honor
References[edit]
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Coverage Guarantee".
- ^ a b c d e f 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.
- ^ Smiley, Lisa (2023-11-20). "Patriot Mobile Celebrates Its Ten-Year Anniversary". Patriot Mobile | Mobilizing Freedom. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Coverage Guarantee".
- ^ Patriot Mobile [@PatriotMobile] (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.
- ^ "Who We Are".
- ^ "Our Causes". Patriot Mobile. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
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