Red Pocket Mobile

Name

Red Pocket Mobile

Legal name

RedPocket Inc.

Website

https://redpocket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prepaid Wireless Telecommunications

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers (517121), Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services (517122)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812)

akta.pro primary industry

Carrier Billing & Telco Mobile Money (FSAMAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transit & Ticketing Wallets (FSAMAEAG)

Keywords

• Prepaid wireless service
• Mobile virtual network operator
• No-contract cell plans
• Multi-network 5G coverage
• International roaming service

Headquarters

HQ city

Thousand Oaks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Wireless Service Subscriptions: Recurring monthly wireless plans (Essentials $10/mo, Plus $20/mo, Premium $30/mo) on three underlying carrier networks with unlimited talk/text and tiered high-speed data; AutoPay enrollment drives recurring revenue.
2. Annual Wireless Service Plans: Annual plan bundles (Essentials $100/yr, Plus $200/yr, Premium $300/yr first year) with multi-month discounts offering lock-in pricing and predictable revenue.
3. Device Sales (Unlocked iPhones and Android): Direct retail sales of unlocked smartphones (iPhone 17/17 Pro/17 Pro Max/17e/16 series, Android models) at fixed retail prices with optional SmartPay rent-to-own financing via Cross River Bank/Affirm.
4. Family Plan Multi-line Subscriptions: Family plan bundles priced $30/mo for primary line and $20/mo for up to 4 additional lines, plus a one-time $10 setup fee per additional line; supports mix-and-match networks.
5. Regulatory Recovery and Administrative Fees: $1.00/month per line Regulatory Recovery Fee plus 2.50% Administrative Fee on wireless plan price; included in monthly billing as ancillary revenue.
6. International Long Distance Service (via Elite Telecom): PayGo and Unlimited ILD service via Elite Telecom (NetworkIP, LLC), billed per minute or via unlimited ILD plan; expires 180 days after last use or 30 days after suspension.
7. Refer-a-Friend Service Credits: Referral program offering up to $25 credit per successful referral and up to $500/year in rewards; functions as retention/loyalty mechanism but represents deferred revenue via service credits.
8. Device Protection Plans: Protection Plan and Protection Plan Plus with AppleCare Services offered via Likewize at $9.95/mo or $14.94/mo, with $29 screen repairs and optional loss/theft coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Red Pocket Mobile is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that resells prepaid, no-contract wireless voice, text, and 5G data service across all three major U.S. carrier networks (AT&T-compatible GSMA, T-Mobile-compatible GSMT, Verizon-compatible CDMA). It sells tiered monthly and annual unlimited plans (Essentials $10/mo, Plus $20/mo, Premium $30/mo), family plans, data-only plans, and business plans, complemented by unlocked device retail, trade-in, device protection, international calling/roaming, and rent-to-own financing.

Product overview

RedPocket Mobile is a single unified consumer wireless service offering rather than a multi-product SaaS platform. Its core platform is a prepaid, contract-free MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) that resells service on all three major U.S. 5G networks under three network-specific plan families — GSMA (AT&T-compatible), GSMT (T-Mobile-compatible), and CDMA (Verizon-compatible) — each of which can be purchased as monthly Unlimited Essentials/Plus/Premium plans, equivalent annual plans, family plans, or data-only/hotspot plans. Layered on top of that core wireless service are several branded add-on products: the Global Passport international roaming feature, the CoverageGenius℠ network-switching tool, the eSIM digital activation option, the Device Shop (selling unlocked iPhones, Android, and flip phones), the Phobio-powered Trade-In Program, the Likewize/AppleCare Services-backed Phone Protection Plan, the SmartPay rent-to-own and Affirm device financing, the Refer-A-Friend loyalty program, the RedPocket Mobile iOS/Android app, the 2-Minute™ Customer Care support service, Business Plans, and Lifeline assistance. Together these comprise RedPocket's full product portfolio, anchored by the Lock-In Low Pricing guarantee on the three Essentials/Plus/Premium monthly plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RedPocket Mobiles: Corporate-named Pioneer Baseball League professional baseball team associated with RedPocket Mobile.
• FreedomPop
• Unreal Mobile

Products and services

• Unlimited Essentials Plan Entry-tier no-contract unlimited talk-and-text plan with 3GB of 5G premium high-speed data on any of RedPocket's three U.S. networks (GSMA/GSMT/CDMA). Priced at $10/month with lock-in pricing and no activation fee. Includes unlimited calling to 20+ international destinations and roaming in 60+ countries. Designed for price-sensitive individual consumers.
• Unlimited Plus Plan Mid-tier no-contract unlimited talk, text, and data plan with 20GB of 5G premium high-speed data, priced at a lock-in $20/month. Includes international calling to 80+ countries on Premium lines and global roaming in 60+ countries. Targets users who need more data than the Essentials tier.
• Unlimited Premium Plan Top-tier no-contract unlimited plan with 50GB of 5G premium high-speed data, unlimited data at reduced speeds thereafter, 10GB of 5G premium hotspot, and calling to 80+ international destinations. Locked-in price of $30/month. Targeted at heavy data users, frequent travelers, and international callers.
• Annual Plans (Essentials, Plus, Premium) Annual prepaid equivalents of the Essentials ($100/yr first year), Plus ($200/yr first year), and Premium ($300/yr first year) unlimited plans, including a 2-month-free promo in the first billing year. Designed for multi-month savings and predictable recurring revenue.
• Family Plans Multi-line family plan priced at $30/month for the primary line and $20/month for up to four additional lines, with a one-time $10 setup fee per additional line. Each line includes unlimited talk and text plus 20GB of 5G premium high-speed data, with mix-and-match network assignment (GSMA, GSMT, CDMA). Designed for households consolidating multiple lines under one billing account.
• Data-Only / Hotspot Plans Mobile broadband and hotspot-only plans in 1GB ($10/mo), 5GB ($25/mo), and 20GB ($40/mo) tiers on the GSMA network. Also supports smartwatch and tablet data-only connections. The Franklin Wireless R717 hotspot device is offered bundled with data plans. Designed for customers needing data-only connectivity without voice/text.
• Global Passport International Roaming Free international roaming add-on included with all plans. Essentials and Plus plans receive 100 minutes, 100 texts, and 1GB of data per billing cycle across 60+ countries; Premium plans receive 100 minutes, 100 texts, and 10GB of data. GSMA plans additionally include free roaming in Mexico and Canada, with roaming credit available for 140+ countries.
• International Calling (ILD) Service International long-distance calling service backed by Elite Telecom (NetworkIP, LLC), providing free or low-cost calling from the U.S. to 20+ countries on Essentials, 80+ on Plus/Premium, plus a $10 monthly credit for other destinations. Includes both Unlimited and PayGo ILD rate options. Billed per minute in one-minute increments on PayGo plans.
• CoverageGenius™ Network Selector Proprietary customer-facing tool that lets subscribers switch between RedPocket's three major U.S. 5G networks (GSMA, GSMT, CDMA) with a click to get the best coverage in their specific area. Differentiates RedPocket from single-carrier MVNOs.
• eSIM Digital Activation Embedded SIM (eSIM) digital activation feature that lets compatible devices be activated instantly online without shipping a physical card. Available on most modern devices; physical SIM is shipped as a fallback for incompatible devices at no extra cost.
• Device Shop (iPhone, Android, Flip Phones, Accessories) Online retail storefront selling unlocked Apple iPhones (including iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, 17e, 16 series, 15, Air, 16e), Android devices, flip phones, and accessories, with $150–$300 rebates on qualifying GSMA plans, optional SmartPay financing, and trade-in offers.
• Trade-In Program Device trade-in program powered by Phobio, accepting iPhones, iPads, Mac, Apple Watch, Android smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Customers receive instant trade quotes, ship devices with a pre-paid label, and are paid via Virtual Visa eGift Card from Virtual Incentives.
• Phone Protection Plan with AppleCare Services Device protection plan offered at checkout for new iPhones, powered by Likewize Protect with AppleCare Services. Standard plan ($9.95/mo) provides accidental damage and battery coverage, $29 same-day screen repair at Apple Stores/Authorized Providers, and 24/7 Apple expert access; Plus plan ($14.94/mo) adds loss & theft coverage in select states.
• SmartPay Device Financing Rental-purchase financing option for unlocked device purchases, offered via weekly or monthly payment schedules (e.g., $21/week for iPhone 17e, $44/week for iPhone 17 Pro). Affirm also provides 3-, 6-, and 12-month financing on qualifying purchases, with loans made by Cross River Bank.
• Business Plans Premium wireless and business phone solutions for companies of all sizes, complementing the consumer family-plan product line. Includes multi-line billing and customized account management.
• RedPocket Mobile App Native iOS and Android companion app for RedPocket Mobile subscribers to manage their account, available on the Apple App Store (id1567563050) and Google Play (com.redpocket).
• Refer-A-Friend Program Customer referral program offering referrers a service credit (up to $25 per referral, capped at $500/year) and referees an instant discount on their first month. Available to active monthly-plan subscribers in good standing for new-line activations.
• Lifeline Assistance Program Federal Lifeline Assistance program for eligible low-income subscribers, listed in the site's Get Started menu alongside activation and family-plan tools.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major — high-profile celebrity collaboration and consumer giveaway campaign, flagship — naming-rights and first-of-its-kind corporate partnership for a us professional baseball team, core — wholesale network access for gsma plan offerings, core — wholesale network access for gsmt plan offerings, core — wholesale network access for cdma plan offerings, major — primary device supplier for unlocked smartphone sales, supporting — third-party device protection partner, supporting — trade-in logistics partner, major — exclusive ild service provider enabling international calling and roaming features and supporting — affiliate/partner acquisition channel.

• Daymond Johnmajor — high-profile celebrity collaboration and consumer giveaway campaignGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 June 2026Collaboration with Shark Tank entrepreneur Daymond John to design the RedPocket Mobiles' new 'Color Rush' red jerseys. Includes a consumer giveaway where two grand-prize winners receive a signed jersey, a free year of wireless service, and a 30-minute pitch session with Daymond John. The giveaway opened June 16 and ran through late June 2026.
• Pioneer Baseball Leagueflagship — naming-rights and first-of-its-kind corporate partnership for a us professional baseball teamGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2026Multi-year partnership establishing the 'RedPocket Mobiles' as a Pioneer Baseball League team. The team will play its entire 2026 season on the road (96 straight away games) as part of an unprecedented experiment in modern professional sports. The partnership includes an all-access YouTube docu-series called 'On The Road Again' documenting the season, led by former MLB All-Star Dmitri Young (manager) and former Giants broadcaster Amy Gutierrez. Believed to be the first American professional baseball team in over a century to carry a corporate partner's name.
• AT&T (underlying carrier for GSMA network)core — wholesale network access for gsma plan offeringsTechnology or IntegrationWholesale network resale agreement providing RedPocket customers with access to one of the largest nationwide 5G networks in the US (GSMA). Supports free international calling to 80+ countries and free international roaming in Mexico and Canada on GSMA plans. AT&T-compatible devices work with this network.
• T-Mobile (underlying carrier for GSMT network)core — wholesale network access for gsmt plan offeringsTechnology or IntegrationWholesale network resale agreement providing RedPocket customers with access to T-Mobile's 5G network (GSMT) for lightning-fast 5G speeds. 5G compatible or GSM-compatible LTE (4G) phones work on this network.
• Verizon (underlying carrier for CDMA network)core — wholesale network access for cdma plan offeringsTechnology or IntegrationWholesale network resale agreement providing RedPocket customers with access to Verizon's CDMA network, the largest CDMA network in the US. Supports 4G LTE, 5G, and 5G Ultra Wideband. CDMA phones not originally from Sprint are compatible.
• Apple (iPhone device sales)major — primary device supplier for unlocked smartphone salesOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerRedPocket resells unlocked Apple iPhone devices including iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, and iPhone 16 series. Devices are GSM Unlocked and compatible with all three RedPocket networks. Carrier unlock policies apply after 12 months of active service.
• Likewize (device protection)supporting — third-party device protection partnerOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDevice Protection Plan and Protection Plan Plus with AppleCare Services administered by Likewize (protect.likewize.com/redpocket). Offers $29 same-day screen repair at Apple Stores, Express Replacement Service, and optional loss/theft coverage at $9.95/mo or $14.94/mo.
• Phobio (device trade-in)supporting — trade-in logistics partnerTechnology or IntegrationTrade-in program serviced by Phobio LLC. Customers get instant trade-in quotes via IMEI, ship devices with pre-paid shipping labels, and receive payment as a Virtual Visa eGift Card via Virtual Incentives 1–3 business days after inspection.
• NetworkIP, LLC d/b/a Elite Telecom (International Long Distance)major — exclusive ild service provider enabling international calling and roaming featuresStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Telecom (NetworkIP, LLC) provides International Long Distance (ILD) services to RedPocket consumers, including PayGo and Unlimited ILD plans. Per-minute rates billed in one-minute increments; PayGo ILD expires 180 days after last use. International calling destinations and rates subject to Elite Telecom's discretion.
• AscendPartner (affiliate program)supporting — affiliate/partner acquisition channelGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate program managed via AscendPartner platform (ascendpartner.com/affiliate/registration?refid=293483) for external promoters and resellers to refer customers to RedPocket plans.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mint Mobile: Direct prepaid no-contract MVNO competitor offering unlimited plans in similar $15–$30/month tiers. Acquired by T-Mobile (now wholesale partner of T-Mobile), Mint is the most direct head-to-head competitor to RedPocket's Essentials/Plus/Premium positioning.
• Consumer Cellular: Direct MVNO peer focused on budget-conscious individuals and families on AT&T and T-Mobile networks, with no-contract plans and AARP-aligned demographics that overlap RedPocket's price-sensitive family and senior segments.
• US Mobile: Tech-forward MVNO offering plans across Verizon and T-Mobile networks with a multi-network 'Warp' feature — the closest functional analog to RedPocket's CoverageGenius™ cross-carrier switching capability.
• Boost Mobile: Independent postpaid/prepaid MVNO (Dish/EchoStar) offering no-contract unlimited plans across multiple networks. Comparable budget positioning, multi-line family plans, and device-financing bundles at similar price points.
• Visible (Verizon): Verizon-owned digital-first MVNO selling single-line unlimited plans starting around $25/month. Comparable no-contract, no-credit-check, app-based buying experience and direct eSIM activation flow to RedPocket's eSIM-led activation.
• Google Fi Wireless: MVNO operating across T-Mobile and UScellular with international roaming included in core plans. Highly comparable international roaming bundle (140+ countries) and multi-network switching positioning, though at higher price points.

Broad incumbents

• Tracfone: Largest US prepaid MVNO brand portfolio (Tracfone, Straight Talk, Total Wireless, Simple Mobile, Net10) owned by Verizon. Comparable multi-brand prepaid strategy and operates across all three major US networks similar to RedPocket.
• Cricket Wireless: AT&T-owned prepaid MVNO competing in the same no-contract budget segment. Comparable $25–$60 unlimited plans with multi-line family discounts and same nationwide 5G footprint — but with parent-carrier marketing scale RedPocket cannot match.
• Metro by T-Mobile: T-Mobile-owned prepaid MVNO with nationwide retail footprint selling $25–$60 family plans. Comparable multi-line budget positioning but with substantially larger distribution scale and parent-carrier subsidies.

Emerging players

• Republic Wireless: Smaller independent MVNO operating on T-Mobile's network with budget unlimited plans. Comparable contract-free, BYOD-friendly positioning and similar scale, making it a useful like-for-like on operational model even if narrower in network breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• TikToktiktok.com/@redpocketmobile
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redpocketmobile

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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