What Nomad Internet does

Nomad Internet (legal entity GEV IO, LLC) is a privately held US wireless internet service provider founded in 2017 in San Antonio/Bulverde, Texas, operating as an authorized reseller and WISP on Verizon and T-Mobile cellular networks. The company delivers fixed and mobile broadband to rural households, RV travelers, and digital nomads through proprietary plug-and-play modem hardware (Nomad Air with Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX55, Nomad Raptor, Nomad Cube) supporting 5G sub-6 GHz, 4G LTE Cat 22, C-Band spectrum, Wi-Fi 6, and dual-SIM network redundancy. Service is sold on month-to-month subscriptions with two primary tiers — Nomad Unlimited Residential at $99.95/month and Nomad Unlimited Travel at $129.95/month — bundled with modem rental, no data caps, no throttling, no credit checks, and a 14-day money-back guarantee.

The business model is a self-serve, product-led growth motion with a guided ZIP-coverage quiz funnel, iOS/Android app, and the NomadOS customer portal. Distribution is multi-modal: the proprietary nomadinternet.com storefront, an 800+ affiliate-partner program via UpperPromote paying $65 per signup plus $10/month recurring, a B2B channel deploying free Wi-Fi stations at 4,000+ RV parks, and earned-media coverage across Forbes, CNET, Yahoo, and Medium. Adjacent revenue streams include a $99.99 one-time Advanced Protection plan, a $19.95/month Travel Add-On for pause/resume, $50 reactivation fees, and SIM kit/activation charges. Recent extensions include the Nomad Prime Store members hub, Work Trailer Connectivity Solutions for trucking, and the 2026 Connectivity Intelligence Platform — a data comparison tool for international remote workers. Nomad had 251–500 employees as of the latest snapshot and serves customers in all 50 US states, positioning itself as America's largest rural WISP.

Name

Nomad Internet

Legal name

GEV IO, LLC

Website

https://nomadinternet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Monthly Internet Service Subscription: Nomad Internet generates the majority of its revenue from monthly subscription plans. Customers pay recurring monthly fees for internet access at two plan levels: Residential ($99.95/month) and Travel ($129.95/month). Service is month-to-month with no long-term contracts, no credit checks, and no data caps or throttling. The billing cycle begins 30 days after modem delivery. Modem rental fees are bundled into the plan price.
2. Modem Rental (Equipment as a Service): All modems are provided as rentals rather than purchases. Customers pay a monthly modem rental fee included within their plan subscription, with an option to add Advanced Protection ($99.99 one-time) or Standard Protection ($0). Modems are refreshed, tested, and reused as part of an eco-friendly refurbishment program. Modem replacement costs ($99.95–$400) apply for unreturned or damaged equipment.
3. Affiliate/Referral Commissions (Partner Program): Nomad Internet operates an affiliate partner program via UpperPromote. Partners earn $65 per new customer signup plus $10/month recurring commission for each active subscriber. This channel drives customer acquisition with no inventory or support requirements from partners. The company has 800+ active partners and has paid out $5,000+ in total commissions.
4. SIM Kit and Activation Fees: Non-refundable SIM card kit fees and activation fees are charged upon purchase and activation of the Nomad modem. These are one-time fees that contribute to upfront revenue.
5. Nomad RV Free Internet (B2B): Nomad Internet provides free Wi-Fi infrastructure (self-contained Wi-Fi stations) to RV parks across the United States, targeting approximately one-third of all RV parks nationwide. Park owners bear no infrastructure investment or maintenance costs, with Nomad handling all deployment and upgrades. Revenue is generated indirectly through increased subscriber acquisition from RV park deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nomad Internet provides cellular-based wireless high-speed internet service through rental Wi-Fi 6 modems (Nomad Air, Nomad Raptor, Nomad Cube) to rural residents, RV travelers, and remote workers across all 50 U.S. states. The company operates two subscription plans — Nomad Unlimited Residential ($99.95/month) and Nomad Unlimited Travel ($129.95/month) — delivered as a no-contract, no-data-cap, no-credit-check month-to-month service using Verizon and T-Mobile 5G and 4G LTE networks.

Product overview

Nomad Internet is a wireless internet service provider offering multiple service plans and hardware products. The core offerings include Nomad Unlimited Residential (home internet for rural areas) and Nomad Unlimited Travel (portable internet for RVs and mobile use), both built around hardware modems. The company provides two primary modem devices: Nomad Air (compact portable modem for travelers) and Nomad Raptor (high-performance modem for demanding users). Additional offerings include Nomad Prime Store (members-only advanced products hub), Nomad RV Free Internet (free Wi-Fi service at RV parks), and the Connectivity Intelligence Platform (country-by-country connectivity comparison tool). The ecosystem also includes a mobile app for account management. All services feature no contracts, no data caps, and no throttling, delivered via cellular networks including 5G and 4G LTE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nomad Unlimited Residential Month-to-month home internet plan priced at $99.95/month for rural areas, small towns, and locations where traditional broadband providers fall short. Includes unlimited data, no throttling, no contracts, and a 14-day money-back guarantee, with free modem rental bundled into the plan.
• Nomad Unlimited Travel Portable wireless internet plan priced at $129.95/month for RVs, vans, boats, and mobile living. Works nationwide while moving, with pause and resume capability enabled by the optional $19.95/month Travel Add-On. Includes unlimited data, no throttling, and no contracts.
• Nomad Air Modem Compact, lightweight Wi-Fi 6 modem built for RVers, truckers, van-lifers, and rural homeowners. Features Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX55 chipset, 5G sub-6 GHz and 4G LTE Cat 22 with 4x4 MIMO, 256 QAM, CBRS support, dual SIM cards, and up to 30 simultaneous device connections. Includes AES 256 encryption, NAT firewall, port forwarding, OpenVPN, and IPsec VPN support. Provided to customers as a rental included in plan pricing.
• Nomad Raptor Modem Highest-performance Wi-Fi 6 modem in the Nomad lineup with extended C-Band 5G reach, marketed as the fastest modem available from Nomad. Supports up to 30 simultaneous devices, includes 3x LAN ports, AES 256 encryption, NAT firewall, port forwarding and filtering, OpenVPN, and IPsec VPN. Provided as a rental included in plan pricing.
• Nomad RV Free Internet Free Wi-Fi service built for RV parks and their guests across the United States. Nomad deploys and maintains self-contained Wi-Fi stations at no cost to park owners, targeting approximately one-third of all U.S. RV parks. Generates revenue indirectly through consumer subscriber acquisition from park guests.
• Connectivity Intelligence Platform Platform offering country-by-country internet speed profiles, mobile plan comparisons, and monthly cost data designed for remote workers and digital nomads evaluating connectivity options when relocating.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most customers achieve 25–155 Mbps download speeds with some reporting up to 200 Mbps in optimal conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VerizoncoreTechnology or IntegrationNomad Internet is an authorized reseller of Verizon's network services. The service is provided through third-party carrier networks including Verizon and T-Mobile. Nomad's modems are Verizon-certified, enabling access to Verizon's C-band 5G and 4G LTE networks. The company also became a Verizon Partner to bring 5G unlimited internet service to rural areas.
• T-MobilecoreTechnology or IntegrationNomad Internet leverages T-Mobile's cellular network as one of its underlying network providers for delivering wireless internet service to customers. The company's service operates on multiple carrier networks to maximize coverage and reliability.
• UpperPromotecoreTechnology or IntegrationUpperPromote is Nomad Internet's partner platform for managing its affiliate/reseller program. Partners sign up through UpperPromote to receive unique referral links, track clicks and conversions, and receive commission payments via ACH, Zelle, or wire transfer.
• RV Parks (Nationwide)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNomad Internet has deployed self-contained Wi-Fi stations in over 4,000 RV parks across the United States, targeting approximately one-third of all US RV parks. Park owners receive free Wi-Fi infrastructure at no cost with Nomad handling all deployment, maintenance, and upgrades. This is a B2B partnership where parks serve as distribution touchpoints for Nomad's consumer service.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nomadinternet
• Xx.com/nomadinternetus
• Facebookfacebook.com/nomadinternet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nomad-internet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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