Patriot Mobile
Texas-based virtual cell network operator. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Patriot Mobile is an American mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) based in Grapevine, Texas.[1] The company uses AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon to deliver wireless services on 4G and 5G networks.[2] Patriot Mobile has described 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 just under 100,000 subscribers.[3]
| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Glenn Story |
| Headquarters | Grapevine, Texas, |
| Owner | Glenn Story |
| Website | https://www.patriotmobile.com/ |
The company has been compared to CREDO Mobile, an MVNO with a similar business model that donates to progressive political causes.[3]
History
Patriot Mobile was established in 2013 by Glenn Story,[4] 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.[5] According to TechCrunch, a bug on Patriot Mobile’s public website also appeared to be leaking some of the same personal information.[5][6]
Services
Patriot Mobile's website claims to provide coverage across the US through the use of the three major wireless network's towers,[7] although in February 2022 the company tweeted that they leased access from T-Mobile and AT&T's networks.[3][8]
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.[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]
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.[9]
Some of the notable organizations listed on Patriot Mobile's website as causes that it supports include:[10]
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