Ultra Mobile

Ultra Mobile

Delivers high-speed rural internet via 5G/4G

Overview

Ultra Mobile provides high-speed internet service in rural and underserved areas using 5G and 4G LTE networks. It delivers fast access through tri-band mesh Wi-Fi devices and offers no-contract plans with transparent pricing. Revenue comes from selling internet plans and necessary devices, plus customer support from US-based teams. The product works by leveraging cellular networks to provide home internet via mesh Wi-Fi, designed to perform well in varied weather and rural environments. The company differentiates itself by targeting underserved markets, maintaining flexible, no-commitment plans, and prioritizing customer satisfaction and accessible equipment. The goal is to close the rural connectivity gap with reliable, affordable internet and straightforward service terms.

About Ultra Mobile

Simplify's Rating
Why Ultra Mobile is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Consumer Goods

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • T-Mobile ownership gives Ultra access to a larger network and distribution base.[1]
  • Go Roam World Passes create incremental upsell revenue from existing prepaid customers.
  • International positioning strengthens Ultra's appeal to diaspora and frequent-travel customers.

What critics are saying

  • T-Mobile can reallocate Ultra features into Mint Mobile, weakening Ultra's standalone identity.[1]
  • Prepaid competitors can copy international bundles, triggering price compression and lower margins.
  • Dependence on T-Mobile's network and ownership exposes Ultra to strategic and pricing changes.[1]

What makes Ultra Mobile unique

  • Ultra Mobile is T-Mobile's internationally focused value brand acquired with Ka’ena Corporation.[1]
  • It packages prepaid wireless around international calling, texting, and roaming benefits.[1]
  • Go Roam World Passes cover 200+ destinations with stackable prepaid travel options.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Bonuses

Company Paid Holidays

Company News

The Hollywood Reporter
Mar 15th, 2023
Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile Sold to T-Mobile in Billion Dollar Deal – The Hollywood Reporter

In addition to Mint, T-Mobile is also acquiring Ultra Mobile, which is geared toward providing international calling options to customers, as well as Plum, a wireless wholesaler.

Allconnect
Dec 2nd, 2022
5G home internet expansion | Allconnect.com

T-Mobile, Verizon, Starry and Ultra — launched 5G home internet plans and continue to expand their reach to new homes every day.

Light Reading
Feb 2nd, 2022
Ultramobile launches Mint Mobile MVNO

Ultra also launched the Mint Mobile MVNO before actor Ryan Reynolds purchased a stake in the business.

Android Central
Feb 26th, 2021
Ultra Mobile launched Mint Mobile on Jan 1st 16'.

What most people don't know, though, is that Ultra Mobile actually launched Mint Mobile in 2016 as a subsidiary under the name Mint SIM, which was later rebranded to Mint Mobile in 2018.

Best Supply Chain Practices
Feb 13th, 2020
Ultra Mobile launched Mint Mobile on Jan 1st 16'.

In August 2016, Ultra Mobile launched Mint Mobile, an online-only brand for the savvy internet shopper who is looking for flexible wireless options at an incredible value.

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