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| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry | Wireless telecommunications |
| Founded | July 25, 2018; 5 years ago (2018-07-25) |
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| Parent | Dish Wireless |
| Website | www |
Gen Mobile is an American wireless service provider. It is a subsidiary of Dish Wireless.[1] Gen Mobile provides wireless service using the T-Mobile network, and prior to the merger between T-Mobile US and Sprint Corporation, delivered service using the Sprint network.[2]
Gen 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]
Gen 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]
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