TracFone Wireless Overview
- Year Founded
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1996
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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850
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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1
- Investments
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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
Website
www.tracfone.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 9700 Northwest
- 112th Avenue
- Miami, FL 33178
- United States
Corporate Office
- 9700 Northwest
- 112th Avenue
- Miami, FL 33178
- United States
TracFone Wireless Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
TracFone Wireless Comparisons
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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 |
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 |
TracFone Wireless Signals
TracFone Wireless Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
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 |
TracFone Wireless FAQs
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When was TracFone Wireless founded?
TracFone Wireless was founded in 1996.
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Where is TracFone Wireless headquartered?
TracFone Wireless is headquartered in Miami, FL.
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What is the size of TracFone Wireless?
TracFone Wireless has 850 total employees.
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What industry is TracFone Wireless in?
TracFone Wireless’s primary industry is Telecommunications Service Providers.
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Is TracFone Wireless a private or public company?
TracFone Wireless is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of TracFone Wireless?
The current valuation of TracFone Wireless is .
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What is TracFone Wireless’s current revenue?
The current revenue for TracFone Wireless is .
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Who are TracFone Wireless’s investors?
América Móvil has invested in TracFone Wireless.
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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.
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When was TracFone Wireless acquired?
TracFone Wireless was acquired on 23-Nov-2021.
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Who acquired TracFone Wireless?
TracFone Wireless was acquired by Verizon Communications.
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