What is "freedompop"

FreedomPop is a wireless internet and mobile phone service provider based in Los Angeles, California. The company provides free mobile services including free data, text and voice and sells mobile phones, tablets and broadband devices for use with their service. The company was founded by CEO Stephen Stokols and Steven Sesar. It is backed by Intel, Mangrove Capital, DCM Capital, Atomico, Partech Ventures and Axiata. FreedomPop has raised over $109 million in financing, including a $50 million Series C in early 2016.

FreedomPop uses Sprint's network in the United States. In 2015 the company announced its plans to expand internationally to the UK on Three's network. In early 2016, FreedomPop launched a global SIM with Free mobile data across 25 countries.