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Leap Wireless Corporate Office

Leap Wireless was founded when it was spun-off from Qualcomm in 1999.

The company was founded to provide no-contract, flexible payment plans. To this end the company founded Cricket Communications, which primarily targets the youth market.

By 2007, Leap reported an operating profit of $102 million and $3.09 billion in service revenue.

In 2010 Leap entered into an agreement with Sprint Nextel which allowed Leap to offer its products and services through Sprint’s 3G network.

In 2013 Leap announced plans to merge with AT&T. In 2014 the merger was approved by the Federal Communications Commission.

Today Leap Wireless, through its subsidiary Cricket Communications, provides wireless voice and data services to 5.3 million customers in 48 states and the District of Columbia.

Leap Wireless

Leap Wireless was founded when it was spun-off from Qualcomm in 1999.

The company was founded to provide no-contract, flexible payment plans. To this end the company founded Cricket Communications, which primarily targets the youth market.

By 2007, Leap reported an operating profit of $102 million and $3.09 billion in service revenue.

History

In 2010 Leap entered into an agreement with Sprint Nextel which allowed Leap to offer its products and services through Sprint’s 3G network.

In 2013 Leap announced plans to merge with AT&T. In 2014 the merger was approved by the Federal Communications Commission.

Today Leap Wireless, through its subsidiary Cricket Communications, provides wireless voice and data services to 5.3 million customers in 48 states and the District of Columbia.

Straight Talk Corporate Office

Straight Talk is a service of TracFone Wireless that is only available at Walmart stores through a joint venture between Walmart and TracFone Wireless.

Straight Talk has a variety of plans available from $30 to $45 a month.

The company offers discounts for purchasing multiple months of the same plan.

TracFone Wireless, Inc. is the largest no-contract prepaid wireless service provider in the United States with more than 12 million customers.

TracFone is a subsidiary of America Movil, Mexico’s largest telecommunications company.

In September 2020, Verizon announced that it would acquire TracFone, which would include Stright Talk, for $6.25 billion. 

The company has agreements with many wireless carriers to provide service, including Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.

Straight Talk

Straight Talk is a service of TracFone Wireless that is only available at Walmart stores through a joint venture between Walmart and TracFone Wireless.

Straight Talk has a variety of plans available from $30 to $45 a month.

History

The company offers discounts for purchasing multiple months of the same plan.

TracFone Wireless, Inc. is the largest no-contract prepaid wireless service provider in the United States with more than 12 million customers.

TracFone is a subsidiary of America Movil, Mexico’s largest telecommunications company.

In September 2020, Verizon announced that it would acquire TracFone, which would include Stright Talk, for $6.25 billion. 

The company has agreements with many wireless carriers to provide service, including Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.

IBM Corporate Office

IBM can trace its roots back to 1911 when Charles Ranlett Flint merged 3 separate technology companies to form the Computing Tabulating Recording Company (CTR).

In 1924, the company was renamed to International Business Machines Corporation or IBM for short.

In 1952, Thomas J. Watson, Jr. succeeded his father as CEO of IBM.

In 1956, a computer was programmed to play checkers and learn from previous games.  This is the first example of artificial intelligence.

In 1963, IBM headquarters was moved from NYC to Armonk, NY where it remains today.

In 1974, IBM engineer George Laurer developed the Universal Product Code or UPC system.

In 2005, IBM sold its personal computer business to Lenovo.

Today, IBM is one of the largest technology and consulting companies worldwide.  The company has received the most accepted patents annually for the past 20 years.

IBM

IBM can trace its roots back to 1911 when Charles Ranlett Flint merged 3 separate technology companies to form the Computing Tabulating Recording Company (CTR).

In 1924, the company was renamed to International Business Machines Corporation or IBM for short.

In 1952, Thomas J. Watson, Jr. succeeded his father as CEO of IBM.

History

In 1956, a computer was programmed to play checkers and learn from previous games.  This is the first example of artificial intelligence.

In 1963, IBM headquarters was moved from NYC to Armonk, NY where it remains today.

In 1974, IBM engineer George Laurer developed the Universal Product Code or UPC system.

In 2005, IBM sold its personal computer business to Lenovo.

Today, IBM is one of the largest technology and consulting companies worldwide.  The company has received the most accepted patents annually for the past 20 years.

Cisco Corporate Office

Cisco was founded in 1984 by husband and wife Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner.  The company name comes from the city of San FranCISCO.

The company’s first product was a multiple-protocol router designed by Bosack.  The company’s first CEO was Bill Graves.

The company went public in 1990.  Lerner was fired the same year.  Bosack resigned in protest.

The company acquired several Ethernet switching companies in the early 90s including Grand Junction, Kalpana and Crescendo Communications.

In 2000, Cisco became the most valuable company in the world before the dot com crash.

Today, Cisco is the world’s largest manufacturer of computer networking equipment.

Cisco

Cisco was founded in 1984 by husband and wife Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner.  The company name comes from the city of San FranCISCO.

The company’s first product was a multiple-protocol router designed by Bosack.  The company’s first CEO was Bill Graves.

The company went public in 1990.  Lerner was fired the same year.  Bosack resigned in protest.

History

The company acquired several Ethernet switching companies in the early 90s including Grand Junction, Kalpana and Crescendo Communications.

In 2000, Cisco became the most valuable company in the world before the dot com crash.

Today, Cisco is the world’s largest manufacturer of computer networking equipment.

Metro PCS Corporate Office

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Metro PCS began in 1994 as General Wireless, Inc.  The company was founded by current CEO, Roger Linquist, and Malcolm Lorang, both of whom were executives with PageMart.

MetroPCS provides nationwide talk, text, and data depending on the plan services using GSM, HSPA, HSPA+ and 4G LTE networks. MetroPCS previously operated the sixth largest mobile telecommunications network in the United States using  CDMA technology.

In 1998, MetroPCS filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and emerged from bankruptcy in 1998.

In 2004, MetroPCS Communications began a subsidiary of Metro PCS as part of their restructuring. metro 4

At a time when most cell phone companies were charging high fees for data usage and international texting, MetroPCS was offering a flat $50 a month fee with unlimited texting and data, along with a $5 monthly plan which allowed for unlimited international texting, as well as calls to landline phones. metro 5

In 2009, a 3G network was launched.  This was followed by the launch of an LTE network in 2010.

MetroPCS was the 6th largest wireless network in the US with 9.5 million subscribers.  Although the company is a Delaware corporation, the Metro PCS corporate office is located in Richardson, Texas.

In April of 2013, Metro PCS was acquired by T-Mobile, USA. Although executives at T-Mobile had stated at the time of the acquisition that all locations would be rebranded into T-Mobile locations, this has yet to occur.

T-Mobile is now considering a merger with Sprint. If this is approved, it might mean higher prices for MetroPCS customers.

After the merger with Sprint, Metro PCS is being rebranded to Metro by T-Mobile. 

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MetroPCS/T-Mobile

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Metro PCS began in 1994 as General Wireless, Inc.  The company was founded by current CEO, Roger Linquist, and Malcolm Lorang, both of whom were executives with PageMart.

MetroPCS provides nationwide talk, text, and data depending on the plan services using GSM, HSPA, HSPA+ and 4G LTE networks. MetroPCS previously operated the sixth largest mobile telecommunications network in the United States using  CDMA technology.

History

In 1998, MetroPCS filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and emerged from bankruptcy in 1998.

In 2004, MetroPCS Communications began a subsidiary of Metro PCS as part of their restructuring. metro 4

At a time when most cell phone companies were charging high fees for data usage and international texting, MetroPCS was offering a flat $50 a month fee with unlimited texting and data, along with a $5 monthly plan which allowed for unlimited international texting, as well as calls to landline phones. metro 5

In 2009, a 3G network was launched.  This was followed by the launch of an LTE network in 2010.

MetroPCS was the 6th largest wireless network in the US with 9.5 million subscribers.  Although the company is a Delaware corporation, the Metro PCS corporate office is located in Richardson, Texas.

In April of 2013, Metro PCS was acquired by T-Mobile, USA. Although executives at T-Mobile had stated at the time of the acquisition that all locations would be rebranded into T-Mobile locations, this has yet to occur.

T-Mobile is now considering a merger with Sprint. If this is approved, it might mean higher prices for MetroPCS customers.

After the merger with Sprint, Metro PCS is being rebranded to Metro by T-Mobile. 

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