TracFone Wireless Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1996

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 850

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 1

  • Investments
  • 2

TracFone Wireless General Information

Description

Operator of a telecommunications company intended to provide prepaid communication services. The company offers its services as a no-contract plan, along with unlimited carryover, a flexible phone option, international calling and coverage, allowing customers to keep all their unused data, texts and minutes.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Topp Telecom
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 9700 Northwest
  • 112th Avenue
  • Miami, FL 33178
  • United States
+1 (800)
Primary Industry
Telecommunications Service Providers
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • 9700 Northwest
  • 112th Avenue
  • Miami, FL 33178
  • United States
+1 (800)

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TracFone Wireless Valuation & Funding

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TracFone Wireless Comparisons

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Operator of a telecommunications company intended to provide prepaid communication services. The company offers its serv
Telecommunications Service Providers
Miami, FL
850 As of 2021

Irvine, CA

Englewood, CO
 
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TracFone Wireless Competitors (33)

One of TracFone Wireless’s 33 competitors is Boost Mobile, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Irvine, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Boost Mobile Formerly VC-backed Irvine, CA
Dish Network Corporate Backed or Acquired Englewood, CO
Consolidated Communications Private Equity-Backed Mattoon, IL
Lebara Mobile Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
Altafiber Private Equity-Backed Cincinnati, OH
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TracFone Wireless Patents

TracFone Wireless Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-12333024-B2 Systems and methods for implementing mobile number security protections Active 03-Dec-2021
US-20230177175-A1 Systems and methods for implementing mobile number security protections Active 03-Dec-2021
US-12464341-B2 Device, process, and application for determining wireless device carrier compatibility Active 03-Aug-2021
US-20230037997-A1 Device, process, and application for determining wireless device carrier compatibility Active 03-Aug-2021
US-12250555-B2 System and process implementing a secure network Active 19-Jul-2021 H04W12/71
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TracFone Wireless Signals

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TracFone Wireless Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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TracFone Wireless Acquisitions (2)

TracFone Wireless’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with T-Mobile (Walmart Family Mobile Business). The deal was made on 05-Oct-2016.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
T-Mobile (Walmart Family Mobile Business) 05-Oct-2016 Merger/Acquisition Telecommunications Service Providers
Simple Mobile 19-Jun-2012 Merger/Acquisition Telecommunications Service Providers
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TracFone Wireless FAQs

  • When was TracFone Wireless founded?

    TracFone Wireless was founded in 1996.

  • Where is TracFone Wireless headquartered?

    TracFone Wireless is headquartered in Miami, FL.

  • What is the size of TracFone Wireless?

    TracFone Wireless has 850 total employees.

  • What industry is TracFone Wireless in?

    TracFone Wireless’s primary industry is Telecommunications Service Providers.

  • Is TracFone Wireless a private or public company?

    TracFone Wireless is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of TracFone Wireless?

    The current valuation of TracFone Wireless is .

  • What is TracFone Wireless’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for TracFone Wireless is .

  • Who are TracFone Wireless’s investors?

    América Móvil has invested in TracFone Wireless.

  • Who are TracFone Wireless’s competitors?

    Boost Mobile, Dish Network, Consolidated Communications, Lebara Mobile, and Altafiber are some of the 33 competitors of TracFone Wireless.

  • When was TracFone Wireless acquired?

    TracFone Wireless was acquired on 23-Nov-2021.

  • Who acquired TracFone Wireless?

    TracFone Wireless was acquired by Verizon Communications.

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