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May 19, 2010PLATINUMTEL WIRELESS ANNOUNCES THE LEAST EXPENSIVE PAY-AS-YOU-GO CELL PHONE RATES IN THE NATION WITH THE REAL PAYGO PLAN, WHICH GIVES CONSUMERS 100% CONTROL
Real Paygo Offers A La Carte Prepaid Services Less Than Half the Price of Competitors, at 5 Cents a Minute for Talk, 2 Cents Per Text, 10 Cents Per Megabyte for Mobile Web
Chicago, IL – PlatinumTel Wireless, a nationwide prepaid wireless provider that operates on a 3G Network that reaches 280 million people, is announcing the Real Paygo plan, an a la carte prepaid wireless plan that offers the most competitive rates in prepaid cell phone service and provides consumers 100% control of services used.
“Real Paygo offers wireless users the best value and flexibility and doesn’t force them into a commitment or services that they don’t need or use, as many unlimited plans on the market do,” says CEO of PlatinumTel, Omar Ahmad “Additionally, the plan offers the most competitive pay-as-you-go rates in the industry. Currently, Real Paygo prices come in at less than half that of competitors’ prepaid programs, continuing PlatinumTel’s goal of offering affordable wireless plans for everyone’s needs.”
Real Paygo features include:
- 5¢ a minute for talk
- 2¢ per text message
- 10¢ per megabyte for mobile web
- 10¢ per picture message
- Plans are available in $10, $20, $30, $50 and $100 increments. The $10 plan provides 90 days of service and the $100 plan is good for 365 days
- Free long distance
- Free on-network nationwide roaming
- Free voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, 3-way calling
“This revolutionary plan provides consumers an offering that has been missing in wireless, as it complements the ‘all you can eat’ plans that don’t meet the needs of a large segment of the population,” says Ahmad.
Real Paygo will be made available on Monday, May 24, 2010. The PlatinumTel website will reflect the new plan on this date. For more information on Real Paygo and PlatinumTel Wireless, please visit www.PlatinumTel.com.
About PlatinumTel Wireless
In business since 2001, PlatinumTel has successfully grown into a thriving nationwide pay-as-you-go wireless service provider. The company is uniquely based on highly advanced market research and an efficient, innovative development operation that has enabled PlatinumTel to offer simple yet competitive prepaid products in a dynamic and ever-changing wireless industry. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and works with distributors across the country. For more information, please visit www.PlatinumTel.com.
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May 12, 2010
PLATINUMTEL WIRELESS SPEARHEADS AND WINS LANDMARK FEDERAL COURT RULING IN PREPAID WIRELESS, ADVOCATING FOR CONSUMERS’ RIGHTS
Federal Court Charges EZ Stream, Inc. $15 Million for False Advertising and Consumer Fraud
Chicago, IL – PlatinumTel Wireless, a nationwide prepaid wireless provider that operates on a 3G Network that reaches 280 million people, announced today they won a federal court ruling for consumer rights in the prepaid cellular industry against EZ Stream, Inc.
On April 27, 2010, the Federal Court ruled in favor of PlatinumTel and against EZ Stream, Inc., U.S. Mobile, Inc., Quick Com, Inc., Quick Com II, Inc., Quick Com Cellular Corporation, EZ Com, Chicago, Inc. d/b/a Quick Com Chicago and Ramsey Natour under the Lanham Act and Illinois Consumer Fraud Act alleging among other things, false advertising, and deceptive practices. PlatinumTel was awarded a judgment of $15,340,089.70, which includes monies for both compensatory and punitive damages.
This lawsuit marks a major landmark ruling in the prepaid wireless industry and for consumers’ rights and advocacy. It follows several lawsuits that were filed in past years shedding light on fraudulent consumer marketing of prepaid phone cards used for international calling as well as more recent lawsuits filed by consumers against larger post-paid carriers for deceptive practices.
“Consumers were clearly being taken advantage of and PlatinumTel felt it was our responsibility to fight against this consumer fraud with legal actions,” says Omar Aqel COO at PlatinumTel. “Our efforts successfully protected the customers by stopping the defendants’ cheating and simultaneously helped to maintain and protect the honesty, integrity and legitimacy of the prepaid space. Moving forward, we hope that we at least made it very difficult for any service provider to deceive their customers with manipulative billing practices, especially within the prepaid realm.”
Aqel continues, “as a result of this legal outcome, retailers will now have more confidence in the MVNO partners and there is less risk for potential liability due to dishonest practices. PlatinumTel orchestrated this for the good of the industry and will remain an advocate for consumers and retailers alike.”
PlatinumTel filed a Complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against U.S. Mobile, Inc. and EZ Stream, Inc., individually alleging false advertising under §1125(a) the Lanham Act, violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act and violations of the Illinois Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act in connection with prepaid wireless services. PlatinumTel alleged that the defendants’ false advertising significantly and routinely misrepresents the minutes available under their prepaid wireless programs sold to consumers and in making these allegations sought to protect consumers from abuse.
About PlatinumTel Wireless
In business since 2001, PlatinumTel has successfully grown into a thriving nationwide pay-as-you-go wireless service provider. The company is uniquely based on highly advanced market research and an efficient, innovative development operation that has enabled PlatinumTel to offer simple yet competitive prepaid products in a dynamic and ever-changing wireless industry. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and works with distributors across the country. For more information, please visit www.PlatinumTel.com.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Paramount Public Relations, Inc.
Lauren Bishop, 312-544.4191, lbishop@paramountpr.com
Jessica Prah, 312-544.4190, jprah@paramountpr.com
Sept 15, 2009 12:27 ET
Platinumtel Prepaid Wireless Introduces Most Competitive International Rates On Market
International Rates Include Calls to Over 40 Countries for Only 2¢ Per Minute
Chicago, IL - PlatinumTel announced today its international calling rate at only 2¢ per minute, with no additional fees to over 40 countries. PlatinumTel, a nationwide prepaid wireless provider operating on an all-digital 3G Network that reaches 280 million people, offers simple yet competitive prepaid products with the goal of making wireless available for everyone.
The introduction of PlatinumTel’s low
international calling rate helps customers make calls to other countries
at an affordable price with a great value. Customers can call over 200
destinations in more than 40 countries, including: Argentina, Austria,
Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Canada, Denmark, United Kingdom,
France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, South Korea,
Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Russia Metro Moscow, Singapore,
Spain, and Taiwan.
While other providers of international
calling charge more per minute in addition to connection, hang up and/or
maintenance fees, PlatinumTel allows customers to make these calls at
a fraction of the cost, with no fees. PlatinumTel’s website
has a complete list of all of the international destinations along with
multiple ways to find the rate of the call, making it easy for customers
to connect internationally and know exactly how much their call will
cost.
For more information on PlatinumTel and
its low international calling rates, please visit www.PlatinumTel.com.
About PlatinumTel
In business since 2001, PlatinumTel has
successfully grown into a thriving nationwide pay-as-you-go wireless
service provider. The company is uniquely based on highly advanced market
research and an efficient, innovative development operation that has
enabled PlatinumTel to offer simple yet competitive prepaid products
in a dynamic and ever-changing wireless industry. The company is headquartered
in Chicago, Illinois and works with distributors across the country.
For more information, please visit www.platinumtel.com.
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Media Contacts:
Paramount Public Relations, Inc.
Lauren Bishop, 312-643-0610, lbishop@paramountpr.com
Jessica Prah, 312-643-2460, jprah@paramountpr.com
Aug 25, 2009 11:27 ET
PlatinumTel Prepaid Wireless Introduces $50 Unlimited Plan Perfect for Recession Saving
Flexible Plan Includes Unlimited Talk, Text and 100 Megabytes of 3G Web Service for One Low Fee
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - August 25, 2009) - The Citizen's Utility Board (CUB) just released a cell phone report showing that 73% of cell phone users could save $300 or more a year (www.CitizensUtilityBoard.org). CUB suggested prepaid plans as an alternative to overpaying for wireless. PlatinumTel today announced a unique new $50 unlimited wireless plan, available immediately, designed for consumers who don't want to overpay for wireless or be bound by multi-year contracts. PlatinumTel, a nationwide pay-as-you-go provider that operates on an all-digital 3G Network that reaches 280 million people, offers simple yet competitive prepaid products with the goal of making wireless available for everyone. The new PlatinumTel Unlimited Plan offers unlimited nationwide talk, text, free long-distance and 100 megabytes of 3G web service.
Big name wireless carriers such as Verizon and T-Mobile provide unlimited talk plans that in most cases cost double of what PlatinumTel offers. Those same plans many times contain additional fees and do not include web service. Other prepaid service providers like Cricket offer unlimited talk and text for $39 - $45 but don't include nationwide roaming. PlatinumTel customers are provided load options which allow them to 'top-up' their unlimited accounts by adding $10 at a time.
PRE-PAID CELL PHONE MONTHLY PRICE COMPARISON
U.S.
PlatinumTel Cricket MetroPCs Cellular T-Mobile
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Base Monthly Fee $ 50 $ 40 $ 45 $ 65 $ 49.99
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Extra Extra Extra
Nationwide Roaming Included Charge Charge Charge Included
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Unlimited Texting? Included Included Included Included Charge
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100 Extra Extra
Unlimited Web? megabytes Included Included Charge Charge
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According to Omar Abhari, SVP of operations from PlatinumTel, "Having access to a full-featured, pay-as-you-go wireless plan is critical to millions of people who don't want or can't afford annual wireless contracts that ask users to pay month-to-month. Thus, prepaid has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the wireless market, where most people who want a cell phone now have one. Our new Unlimited Plan provides even greater flexibility for our customers at a price that can't be beat."
PlatinumTel offers subscribers the following:
-- FLEXIBILITY - A dedication to delivering wireless services and choices
designed for each subscriber's specific needs.
-- COST-EFFECTIVE - Prepaid cell phones and plans that are competitive,
reasonable and accessible, particularly for customers looking to reduce
expenses during the economic downturn or who may not have had access to
wireless service in the past.
-- PAY IN INCREMENTS - Unlike other prepaid carriers offering unlimited
services, PlatinumTel also offers Dot10, a simple, no frills, pay-as-you-go
plan that allows users to buy time/minutes only as needed. It's ideal for
those who do not want ongoing cell service or to budget a certain amount a
month for cell service. Such users have the option of purchasing 1500
minutes for the whole year for $100 or paying a minimum of $10 for two
months of service.
-- NO CONTRACTS - Products and services that are easy to understand and
never require subscribers to enter into a multi-year service contract or
ask them to pay more than what they need or can afford.
-- CONTROL - The tools to control their accounts in a simple and
convenient way, ensuring they are always in charge.
-- NO DEPOSITS OR CREDIT CHECKS - Simplified billing with no deposits,
termination fees, credit checks, monthly bills or hidden fees.
For more information on PlatinumTel and the new $50 Unlimited Plan, please visit www.PlatinumTel.com.
About PlatinumTel
In business since 2001, PlatinumTel has successfully grown into a thriving nationwide pay-as-you-go wireless service provider. The company is uniquely based on highly advanced market research and an efficient, innovative development operation that has enabled PlatinumTel to offer simple yet competitive prepaid products in a dynamic and ever-changing wireless industry. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and works with distributors across the country. For more information, please visit www.PlatinumTel.com.
Media Contacts:
Paramount Public Relations, Inc.
Lauren Bishop
312-643-0610
Jessica Prah
312-643-2460
PlatinumTel Launches New Identity, Products
ILLINOIS - February 11, 2009
PlatinumTel announced today the release of its new identity along with the launch of an updated web site featuring the new image. "This project was exciting to work on and we're hoping that our large audience enjoys the new brand look that sets PlatinumTel apart," said Omar Abhari, Director - Business Development & IT for PlatinumTel. "Ultimately, our goal is that our new brand identity will allow subscribers to more easily identify with the brand and make educated product purchases that best fit their lifestyle needs. We felt that our brand needed to have more meaningful connection with our subscribers and more effectively convey what makes our products and our company so very unique. Our goal was to select a brand that connected with our current subscribers and to a broader audience in a way that makes our services, products and company unique and different from the others."
Subscribers will begin seeing the new brand identity starting today on PlatinumTel products, services, point of sale displays, events, sponsorships, media and more.
In addition to the new brand identity, PlatinumTel is also unveiling two new plans called the Hybrid and Dot10. "The plans were designed specifically with the subscriber in mind. Our intention was to head in a new direction and we, of course, wanted our customers to stay with us. We are able to do that because our new plans fit their needs and budgets so as to not leave them behind and to keep them consistently happy," said Omar Ahmed, CEO for PlatinumTel. Along with the new plans, PlatinumTel is offering a larger selection of handsets which are customer friendly, available through multiple retail channels.
The Hybrid Plan offers monthly and bi-monthly plans without the contract for as little as $20 to start. This plan includes Unlimited Nights & Weekends that start at 9pm, along with roaming and long distance. There are five different options with this plan. Any card purchased includes anytime minutes and days of service. The anytime minutes and days of service vary depending on the plan chosen. Additional airtime refill cards for anytime minutes are available when needed.
The Dot10 Plan offers a simple pay-as-you-go plan and offers rates as low as 6.7 cents per minute. All plans come with at least 60 days of service. There are five different options with this plan. All the plans include days and minutes and depending on the top-up amount chosen, the customer is given bonus minutes. A subscriber could maintain a prepaid cell phone for $5 a month on the low end, or even purchase a full year of service in advance for $100 which alots 1500 to the subscriber for the duration of the service.
For media inquiries, please contact Thar Aqel at mediagrp[at]ptel[dot]com