What Nextab does

Nextab LLC is a privately held Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that delivers consumer wireless telecommunications services through resale of an unnamed nationwide carrier's 4G LTE and 5G infrastructure. The company markets unlimited no-contract wireless plans with a "guaranteed price lock, no hidden fees" positioning, alongside a smartphone and tablet device lineup that includes the Hyundai 1080B ($149.99), Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Pixel 7 Pro, and Motorola Edge 5G. Service is distributed via a digital-first direct-to-consumer channel (nextab.com and app.nextab.com) supplemented by phone-based enrollment and support at 855-9-NEXTAB, with a separate subsidiary, NextabSenior, focused on senior living facilities.

The company's primary customer segment is households eligible for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) — low-income consumers qualifying at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines or via SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, and similar programs — where Nextab administers USAC-overseen subsidies of up to $30/month ($75 on Tribal lands) plus one-time device discounts up to $100. Secondary segments include general prepaid wireless consumers seeking lower-cost alternatives to Tier-1 carriers and seniors served via the NextabSenior sub-brand. Revenue mechanics combine subscription recurring fees, usage-based top-up purchases, hardware sales, and managed-services-style government reimbursements through ACP. The entity is registered in New Jersey with its operational headquarters at 460 Bayview Ave, Inwood, NY, reports 501-1000 employees, and has been operating since 2023. No funding rounds, leadership disclosures, patents, certifications, or AI/ML capabilities are evidenced in available source material, and the homepage contains unreplaced "0 K+" placeholder counters for clients, states served, and years of experience, which limits confidence in the company's claimed scale.

Name

Nextab

Legal name

Nextab LLC

Website

https://nextab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Nextab LLC is a private Mobile Virtual Network Operator reselling nationwide 5G and 4G LTE wireless service via an unnamed underlying carrier, serving primarily ACP-eligible low-income households and seniors through direct-to-consumer digital channels and the NextabSenior sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Inwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wireless Service Subscriptions: Monthly prepaid wireless service subscriptions providing voice, text, and data services. Customers pay for service plans which include talk, text, and data allotments. ACP discounts are automatically applied for eligible subscribers.
2. Top-Up Plans: Additional talk, text, and data allotments available for purchase to supplement base service plans. Customers can purchase additional data or minutes as needed.
3. Device Sales: Sale of wireless devices including smartphones and tablets. Devices available include free devices for ACP participants (subject to $10-$50 co-pay), with premium devices available at additional cost. Example: Hyundai 1080B priced at $149.99.
4. ACP Government Subsidies: Government subsidies through the Affordable Connectivity Program, providing up to $30/month per eligible household ($75 on Tribal lands) and one-time device discounts up to $100

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Nextab is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that resells prepaid wireless voice, text, and 4G LTE/5G data services nationwide by leveraging an underlying carrier's network infrastructure. Its core offerings include no-contract unlimited and tiered wireless service plans, the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) integration providing free or discounted service and devices to income-eligible households, and a sub-brand (NextabSenior) supplying connected devices and free monthly service to senior living facility residents.

Product overview

Nextab is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) offering consumer wireless telecommunications services through resale of underlying carrier 5G and 4G LTE networks. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) Wireless Service Plans — unlimited 5G data plans with nationwide coverage, delivered via MVNO infrastructure, including the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) for income-eligible households offering free or discounted connectivity and device subsidies; and (2) Device Sales — tablets and smartphones including the Hyundai 1080B ($149.99), Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Pixel 7 Pro, and Motorola Edge 2021 5G. A specialized sub-brand, NextabSenior, extends free tablets and service to senior living facility residents. All services rely on the underlying carrier's 4G LTE and 5G networks. Additional offerings include SIM card provisioning, Top Up data plans, and family plan options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NextabSenior: Healthcare/Senior Living Facilities division offering tech devices and free monthly service for senior residents.

Products and services

• Wireless Service Plans Nextab's core prepaid consumer wireless service offering unlimited 5G data and tiered talk/text/data plans delivered nationwide via the underlying carrier's 4G LTE and 5G networks. Available as individual or no-commitment family plans with a guaranteed price lock.
• Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Service Government-subsidized wireless service for ACP-eligible households, providing monthly broadband service discounts of up to $30 (up to $75 on Tribal lands) and a one-time device discount of up to $100. Nextab serves as a participating provider administering ACP benefits to qualifying subscribers.
• Hyundai 1080B Tablet Budget Android tablet with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 10.1-inch display, and LTE connectivity, sold for $149.99. Eligible for ACP co-pay of $10-$50 for qualifying subscribers.
• Premium Smartphone Device Sales Smartphone lineup sold through Nextab, including Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Pixel 7 Pro, and Motorola Edge 2021 5G. Devices are available via the device request form on the Phones page and are locked to Nextab's service.
• NextabSenior Connectivity Service Specialized service line for senior living facilities that bundles connected devices (e.g., tablets) with free monthly wireless service for residents, addressing social isolation and connectivity gaps among seniors.

Quantifiable outcome

• No hidden fees, no extra taxes, guaranteed price lock
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Underlying Carrier (Unnamed Nationwide Network Operator)coreTechnology or IntegrationNextab operates as an MVNO using the facilities of a leading nationwide mobile network operator. This underlying carrier provides the actual network infrastructure including 4G LTE and 5G network coverage. Nextab resells wireless services through this carrier's network and is subject to the underlying carrier's network management practices, coverage limitations, and policies.
• Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC)coreOthersUSAC administers the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) as designated by the FCC. Nextab participates in ACP as a participating provider, receiving government subsidies for eligible subscribers and complying with USAC's program requirements including eligibility verification, recertification, and reporting.
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)coreOthersThe FCC oversees the Affordable Connectivity Program and wireless telecommunications regulations. Nextab operates as an FCC-compliant telecommunications provider subject to FCC rules regarding ACP administration, consumer protections, and accessibility requirements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Straight Talk Wireless: Prepaid MVNO under the Verizon-owned Tracfone umbrella, offering no-contract service with multi-carrier SIMs — directly comparable prepaid positioning and ACP participation.
• Cricket Wireless: AT&T-owned prepaid MVNO brand with nationwide retail distribution — direct competitor for value-conscious prepaid wireless customers, including ACP-eligible households.
• Consumer Cellular: MVNO focused on seniors and AARP members, reselling on AT&T/T-Mobile — directly comparable to Nextab's NextabSenior vertical and to its general low-income household targeting.
• Republic Wireless: Smaller digital-first MVNO offering no-contract wireless plans with Wi-Fi-calling features — closely aligned on digital D2C GTM and price-transparency messaging for budget-conscious consumers.
• Boost Mobile: Prepaid wireless brand (now DISH-owned) competing in the same no-contract, low-ARPU segment with ACP enrollment — overlapping customer base and product packaging.
• Mint Mobile: Digital-first prepaid MVNO reselling on T-Mobile's network with a D2C funnel and price-lock messaging — a near-identical go-to-market model to Nextab's, and the canonical competitor in the online prepaid MVNO segment.
• Spectrum Mobile: Charter-owned MVNO reselling on Verizon's network, bundling wireless with broadband — comparable MVNO economics and a meaningful competitor in the value-tier prepaid segment.
• Metro by T-Mobile: T-Mobile-owned prepaid brand with nationwide retail footprint — directly competes for the same budget-conscious, no-contract consumer that Nextab targets.
• Tracfone: Largest US prepaid MVNO, reselling across all three major carrier networks with a broad low-income and ACP-active customer base — same wholesale-resale business model and similar ACP exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Verizon: Owns the underlying 5G/4G LTE network that most US MVNOs (including likely Nextab) resell and competes in the same consumer wireless market via its own prepaid brands; represents the wholesale counterparty and the dominant competitive threat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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