Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
ZER01 MOBILE
Who is ZER01?
Value Proposition
ZER01 is a Las Vegas based Communications Company, chiefly engaged in creating infrastructure components and value added services for mobile network operators, enterprises and MVNOs. ZER01 has extensive expertise in Networks SIP/IMS-based applications and products development for Wireless and Wireline networks.
By utilizing proprietary technology and infrastructure as never before used, ZER01 is able to enable MVNOs and telecommunications service companies to provide an affordable Unlimited Mobile Service.
ZER01 is the first Mobile Virtual Enabler Company to offer true Mobile Voice over IP services at a carrier level.
Over the last decade, the principles in Unified Technologies Group ("UTGI"), a well respected International Diversified Conglomerate, has built up significant interests in the telecom sector ranging from a telecom operator with operational data centers, and fiber optics, to Voice Over Net Technologies, and Wireless Internet, and Communications.
ZER01 Communications, Inc. was formed in the United States in 2008, as a Nevada corporation and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UTGI, to pursue opportunities in the Mobile VoIP (MoIP) telecom and Application market as a direct offering of UTGI. ZER01 Communications will grow the company to enable MVNOs to commercially launch of products and services that have never before existed, by leveraging the assets of Unified Technologies Group.
In 2008, encouraged by the potential of the MoIP and Application market opportunity, ZER01 Communications decided to pursue a more aggressive expansion strategy, appointing an experienced and credible executive management team to unleash the potential of the ZER01 Communications business. Corresponding with the placement of the executive management team, ZER01 Communications was created. ZER01 Communications has already made and continues to make significant investments in growing the business.
Value Proposition
ZER01 is a Las Vegas based Communications Company, chiefly engaged in creating infrastructure components and value added services for mobile network operators, enterprises and MVNOs. ZER01 has extensive expertise in Networks SIP/IMS-based applications and products development for Wireless and Wireline networks.
By utilizing proprietary technology and infrastructure as never before used, ZER01 is able to enable MVNOs and telecommunications service companies to provide an affordable Unlimited Mobile Service.
ZER01 is the first Mobile Virtual Enabler Company to offer true Mobile Voice over IP services at a carrier level.
Over the last decade, the principles in Unified Technologies Group ("UTGI"), a well respected International Diversified Conglomerate, has built up significant interests in the telecom sector ranging from a telecom operator with operational data centers, and fiber optics, to Voice Over Net Technologies, and Wireless Internet, and Communications.
ZER01 Communications, Inc. was formed in the United States in 2008, as a Nevada corporation and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UTGI, to pursue opportunities in the Mobile VoIP (MoIP) telecom and Application market as a direct offering of UTGI. ZER01 Communications will grow the company to enable MVNOs to commercially launch of products and services that have never before existed, by leveraging the assets of Unified Technologies Group.
In 2008, encouraged by the potential of the MoIP and Application market opportunity, ZER01 Communications decided to pursue a more aggressive expansion strategy, appointing an experienced and credible executive management team to unleash the potential of the ZER01 Communications business. Corresponding with the placement of the executive management team, ZER01 Communications was created. ZER01 Communications has already made and continues to make significant investments in growing the business.
Unlimited Voice & Data National Mobile Service From Zer01 Mobile Prepares For July 1, 2009 Launch & Priced At $69.95 Per Month Without Any Contracts
April 16, 2009 -- (Las Vegas, Nevada) – Zer01 Communications, a Las Vegas, NV based mobile communications company, announced today that it has won Laptop Magazine’s “Best Overall Product” Award for its new Zer01 Mobile wireless service that premiered at the recent CTIA Wireless 2009 convention in Las Vegas, NV. The new “true” unlimited voice and data national mobile service is scheduled to be launched on July 1, 2009.
“This is a prestigious industry award that our whole Zer01 Mobile team has earned. The annual Laptop Magazine ‘Best of CTIA Wireless Awards’ sets the tone for industry professionals and consumers about the hottest products and services for the upcoming year. I am extremely honored that Zer01 Mobile has been chosen as the winner for the ‘Best Overall Product’ and I look forward to our national launch on July 1st,” said Ben Piilani, CEO, Zer01 Mobile.
"Scouring the show floor at the wireless industry's largest annual event, Laptop’s editors went hands-on with the newest mobile devices, services, and applications. Of the products announced or shown at CTIA Wireless 2009, we've selected the top 11 for our annual Best of CTIA Wireless Awards. The winners are the groundbreaking products that enhance the end user's mobile experience through innovative design and functionality,” according to the Laptop Magazine Web site. “How does $69.95 per month for unlimited voice and data sound without a contract? That's the appeal of Zer01, which uses highly efficient VoIP technology to let users make phone calls over existing cellular networks. This new breed of carrier will sell a variety of Windows Mobile devices starting on July 1 that can tap into its service, but it will also enable users to bring their unlocked BlackBerrys, Android phones and other handsets. An extra $10 per month will allow subscribers to add international calling to 40 destinations. Zer01 Mobile promises that it will take as little as five minutes for the company to update your phone's SIM card to make it compatible with its network.”
“We are the first mobile service to offer consumers a true national unlimited voice, data and Internet plan without any contracts or commitments that is priced affordably at only $69.95 per month with taxes and fees included. We have licensed patent pending proprietary Veritable Mobile Convergence (VMC) Technology that allows each smart phone user to make voice calls or transmit data by sending voice communications through a VoIP system,” explained Piilani, CEO, Zer01 Mobile. “Zer01 Mobile is not a new mobile virtual network operator (MNVO). We are a new hybrid-communications carrier.”
The new mobile national carrier has created its own interconnect agreements throughout North America and the globe. Zer01 Mobile customers will be able to use their own smartphones or buy a new phone from the online store. “We are saving consumers hours of time and hundreds of dollars. Since we are setup as a pre-paid service, no longer will consumers spend hours and hours reviewing contracts and being subject to high-pressure sales tactics,” said Piilani.
“I believe that wireless industry professionals and the consumer market are starting to realize that Zer01 Mobile is a carrier that has the potential to redefine the industry. The technical platform that Zer01 Mobile has developed for the Windows Mobile, Google Android, Blackberry and iPhone platforms is visionary in its architectural design,” said Mark Richards, CIO, Pervasip Corporation, White Plains, NY. “I would like to congratulation Ben Piilani and his Zer01 Mobile team on winning the Laptop Magazine award.”
A variety of other news sites have taken interest in Zer01 Mobile. The U.S. News & World Report Web site has described the new service as the MagicJack of mobile phones. According to the InfoSyc Web site, "Offering truly unlimited data and voice cheaper than the major carriers, Zer01 is not just a cheap way to make calls, its a good idea, too. The appeal of Zer01 is simple. The cellular 'network,' which is in beta testing mode from April through June and will open for business in July, offers unlimited voice and data for $70 per. When Zer01 means unlimited data, they really mean it, unlike the major carriers who claim unlimited data but cap usage at well under 10GB per month. What's even more interesting than these key selling points is how Zer01 actually works, and how it might change the way networks and customers think about each other."
Based in Las Vegas, NV, Zer01 Communications is owned and operated by the Unified Technologies Group, Inc., a global technology services and consulting company that is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. For more information about Zer01 Communications, visit www.zer01mobile.com.
“This is a prestigious industry award that our whole Zer01 Mobile team has earned. The annual Laptop Magazine ‘Best of CTIA Wireless Awards’ sets the tone for industry professionals and consumers about the hottest products and services for the upcoming year. I am extremely honored that Zer01 Mobile has been chosen as the winner for the ‘Best Overall Product’ and I look forward to our national launch on July 1st,” said Ben Piilani, CEO, Zer01 Mobile.
"Scouring the show floor at the wireless industry's largest annual event, Laptop’s editors went hands-on with the newest mobile devices, services, and applications. Of the products announced or shown at CTIA Wireless 2009, we've selected the top 11 for our annual Best of CTIA Wireless Awards. The winners are the groundbreaking products that enhance the end user's mobile experience through innovative design and functionality,” according to the Laptop Magazine Web site. “How does $69.95 per month for unlimited voice and data sound without a contract? That's the appeal of Zer01, which uses highly efficient VoIP technology to let users make phone calls over existing cellular networks. This new breed of carrier will sell a variety of Windows Mobile devices starting on July 1 that can tap into its service, but it will also enable users to bring their unlocked BlackBerrys, Android phones and other handsets. An extra $10 per month will allow subscribers to add international calling to 40 destinations. Zer01 Mobile promises that it will take as little as five minutes for the company to update your phone's SIM card to make it compatible with its network.”
“We are the first mobile service to offer consumers a true national unlimited voice, data and Internet plan without any contracts or commitments that is priced affordably at only $69.95 per month with taxes and fees included. We have licensed patent pending proprietary Veritable Mobile Convergence (VMC) Technology that allows each smart phone user to make voice calls or transmit data by sending voice communications through a VoIP system,” explained Piilani, CEO, Zer01 Mobile. “Zer01 Mobile is not a new mobile virtual network operator (MNVO). We are a new hybrid-communications carrier.”
The new mobile national carrier has created its own interconnect agreements throughout North America and the globe. Zer01 Mobile customers will be able to use their own smartphones or buy a new phone from the online store. “We are saving consumers hours of time and hundreds of dollars. Since we are setup as a pre-paid service, no longer will consumers spend hours and hours reviewing contracts and being subject to high-pressure sales tactics,” said Piilani.
“I believe that wireless industry professionals and the consumer market are starting to realize that Zer01 Mobile is a carrier that has the potential to redefine the industry. The technical platform that Zer01 Mobile has developed for the Windows Mobile, Google Android, Blackberry and iPhone platforms is visionary in its architectural design,” said Mark Richards, CIO, Pervasip Corporation, White Plains, NY. “I would like to congratulation Ben Piilani and his Zer01 Mobile team on winning the Laptop Magazine award.”
A variety of other news sites have taken interest in Zer01 Mobile. The U.S. News & World Report Web site has described the new service as the MagicJack of mobile phones. According to the InfoSyc Web site, "Offering truly unlimited data and voice cheaper than the major carriers, Zer01 is not just a cheap way to make calls, its a good idea, too. The appeal of Zer01 is simple. The cellular 'network,' which is in beta testing mode from April through June and will open for business in July, offers unlimited voice and data for $70 per. When Zer01 means unlimited data, they really mean it, unlike the major carriers who claim unlimited data but cap usage at well under 10GB per month. What's even more interesting than these key selling points is how Zer01 actually works, and how it might change the way networks and customers think about each other."
Based in Las Vegas, NV, Zer01 Communications is owned and operated by the Unified Technologies Group, Inc., a global technology services and consulting company that is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. For more information about Zer01 Communications, visit www.zer01mobile.com.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Zer01 Mobile unlimited Voice/Data
New US cellular carrier Zer01 Mobile promises unlimited voice and data for $70/month
Zer01 will use VOIP over AT&T and T-Mobile's GSM networks and will offer plans without a contract.
Mobile | by Barb Dybwad | Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:25AM | 2 comments
A new mobile phone carrier is poised to launch here in the US with a unique model, planning to offer unlimited out-of-contract plans for unlimited data and voice calling on smartphones for $69.95 per month; another $10 monthly nets customers unlimited international calling to 40 countries. Like other mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) Zer01 Mobile won't own its own cellular spectrum, instead making use of both AT&T and T-Mobile's GSM networks via interconnect or roaming agreements. All connections are made through the company's proprietary VOIP application, in which each device on the network receives its own dedicated IP address and tunnels through a VPN to reach Zer01's servers for routing.
Currently only smartphones running the Windows Mobile 6 operating system are supported, although CEO Ben Piilani reports that Android, BlackBerry, Symbian, Java and jailbroken iPhones will be able to use the service in the future. Although designed primarily to be used with unlocked phones brought in by customers, Zer01 plans to initially sell three phones from HTC: the Tilt, Touch Diamond and Touch 3G, with the Pharos GPS-enabled WinMo smartphones a possible other addition to the lineup. The company plans a closed beta for April, with a commercial launch date announcement coming on April 1 at CTIA.
To date, operators in the MVNO space have struggled. The playing field is littered with failures including Amp'd Mobile which closed its doors in July 2007, Helio who went belly-up in June of last year, Mobile ESPN snuffed out in December 2006 and Disney Mobile who went under in December 2007. With support for only a subset of US smartphones Zer01 may face some challenges reaching a wide enough customer base; on the other hand, smartphone users in this country currently do suffer from expensive data plans that leave many customers feeling gouged by the major carriers. If Zer01 can deliver on its as astonishing promise to provide good quality VOIP-based calling and data over the slower GPRS and EDGE networks as well as over 3G, the cheap pricepoint for all-you-can-eat voice and data might prove extremely compelling, especially for folks who don't appreciate being tied down to lengthy carrier contracts.
Update: We were contacted by Zer01 who would like it made more clear that they are not an MVNO, which implies wholesale reselling of another carrier's airtime. Since some network's signal must carry data between your phone and its servers, and only GSM phones are supported, logic leads one to conslude that either AT&T or T-Mobile's networks must certainly be involved here in the U.S., making the distinction somewhat semantic. However, the underlying technology and business model are different from a traditional MVNO.
This story around the web:
Trusted sources: New Carrier Promises Unlimited 3G Data, VOIP… [pcmag.com] New US MVNO Zer01 to offer unlimited data… [unwiredview.com] Zer01 is the new, contract-less MVNO that… [Engadget] A new carrier with an exquisite offer for… [phonearena.com] Get more information on topics relating to this story:
Related company news: Zer01 Mobile Related glossary terms: 3G, Android OS, Smartphone, EDGE, GSM, VoIP, MVNO, VPN, GPRS, roaming Related brand news: RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Symbian Related devices and services: Apple iPhone 3G, HTC Touch Diamond, HTC Touch 3G, AT&T Tilt 8925, Pharos GPS Phone 600 Related event news: CTIA 2009
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Zer01 will use VOIP over AT&T and T-Mobile's GSM networks and will offer plans without a contract.
Mobile | by Barb Dybwad | Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:25AM | 2 comments
A new mobile phone carrier is poised to launch here in the US with a unique model, planning to offer unlimited out-of-contract plans for unlimited data and voice calling on smartphones for $69.95 per month; another $10 monthly nets customers unlimited international calling to 40 countries. Like other mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) Zer01 Mobile won't own its own cellular spectrum, instead making use of both AT&T and T-Mobile's GSM networks via interconnect or roaming agreements. All connections are made through the company's proprietary VOIP application, in which each device on the network receives its own dedicated IP address and tunnels through a VPN to reach Zer01's servers for routing.
Currently only smartphones running the Windows Mobile 6 operating system are supported, although CEO Ben Piilani reports that Android, BlackBerry, Symbian, Java and jailbroken iPhones will be able to use the service in the future. Although designed primarily to be used with unlocked phones brought in by customers, Zer01 plans to initially sell three phones from HTC: the Tilt, Touch Diamond and Touch 3G, with the Pharos GPS-enabled WinMo smartphones a possible other addition to the lineup. The company plans a closed beta for April, with a commercial launch date announcement coming on April 1 at CTIA.
To date, operators in the MVNO space have struggled. The playing field is littered with failures including Amp'd Mobile which closed its doors in July 2007, Helio who went belly-up in June of last year, Mobile ESPN snuffed out in December 2006 and Disney Mobile who went under in December 2007. With support for only a subset of US smartphones Zer01 may face some challenges reaching a wide enough customer base; on the other hand, smartphone users in this country currently do suffer from expensive data plans that leave many customers feeling gouged by the major carriers. If Zer01 can deliver on its as astonishing promise to provide good quality VOIP-based calling and data over the slower GPRS and EDGE networks as well as over 3G, the cheap pricepoint for all-you-can-eat voice and data might prove extremely compelling, especially for folks who don't appreciate being tied down to lengthy carrier contracts.
Update: We were contacted by Zer01 who would like it made more clear that they are not an MVNO, which implies wholesale reselling of another carrier's airtime. Since some network's signal must carry data between your phone and its servers, and only GSM phones are supported, logic leads one to conslude that either AT&T or T-Mobile's networks must certainly be involved here in the U.S., making the distinction somewhat semantic. However, the underlying technology and business model are different from a traditional MVNO.
This story around the web:
Trusted sources: New Carrier Promises Unlimited 3G Data, VOIP… [pcmag.com] New US MVNO Zer01 to offer unlimited data… [unwiredview.com] Zer01 is the new, contract-less MVNO that… [Engadget] A new carrier with an exquisite offer for… [phonearena.com] Get more information on topics relating to this story:
Related company news: Zer01 Mobile Related glossary terms: 3G, Android OS, Smartphone, EDGE, GSM, VoIP, MVNO, VPN, GPRS, roaming Related brand news: RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Symbian Related devices and services: Apple iPhone 3G, HTC Touch Diamond, HTC Touch 3G, AT&T Tilt 8925, Pharos GPS Phone 600 Related event news: CTIA 2009
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Zero1 Mobile
Apr 1st 2009 by Chris Davies
As promised, Zer01 Mobile have announced the commercial launch date for their unlimited voice and data cellphone service. The package – which is priced at $69.95 per month, and uses a proprietary VoIP system to route voice calls over the data network – will be available for new users to sign up to from July 1st 2009.
Zer01 Mobile is also contract-free, meaning no penalty clauses for giving up the service. The $69.95 tariff gets you unlimited national voice calls and unlimited mobile data use, while a further $10 per month adds unlimited international calling to 40 destinations.
Setting up a phone for Zer01 service requires loading a special app that handles creating VPN connections with the company’s servers. Presently it’s only available on Windows Mobile smartphones, but BlackBerry, Android and iPhone versions are promised “within months”.
Press Release:
New “True” Unlimited Voice & Data National Mobile Service From Zer01 Mobile Premiers TODAY At CTIA Wireless 2009 Convention In Las Vegas On Pharos Smartphones
- With A Scheduled July 1, 2009 Commercial Launch, Zer01 Mobile’s New Service Utilizes Proprietary VoIP Technology & Priced At $69.95 Per Month Without Any Contracts -
For immediate release: April 1, 2009
For more information: Ron Dresner
860.523.7500 ron@dennispr.com
(Las Vegas, Nevada) – Zer01 Communications, a Las Vegas, NV based mobile communications company, announced TODAY the premier its new Zer01 Mobile true unlimited voice and data mobile service at the CTIA Wireless 2009 convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 1 – 3, 2009. Priced at $69.95 per month for true unlimited national voice and data mobile service without any contracts or commitments, Zer01 Mobile’s also announced the commercial launch of its new service starting on July 1, 2009.
“We are the first mobile service to offer consumers a true national unlimited voice, data and Internet plan without any contracts or commitments that is priced affordably at only $69.95 per month with taxes and fees included. We have licensed patent pending proprietary Veritable Mobile Convergence (VMC) Technology from the Unified Technologies Group that allows each smart phone user to make voice calls or transmit data efficiently by bypassing carrier circuit-switched channels by sending voice communications through a VoIP system and onto a virtual private network that accesses the Internet,” explained Ben Piilani, CEO, Zer01 Mobile. “Zer01 Mobile is not a new mobile virtual network operator (MNVO). We are a new communications carrier.”
The new mobile national carrier has created its own interconnect agreements throughout North America and the globe. Zer01 Mobile customers will be able to use their own smartphones or buy a new phone from the online store. “We are saving consumers hours of time and hundreds of dollars. Since we are setup as a pre-paid service, no longer will consumers spend hours and hours reviewing contracts and being subject to high-pressure sales tactics. A consumer will only need to wait an estimated five minutes to allow us to update their phone’s SIM card to connect to our network,” said Piilani.
“As an information technology leader, I have pioneered advanced systems and innovative software solutions for over 30 years. I have a hard time containing my excitement for this unique service where the GSM cell networks and Internet seamlessly converge into a single communications device.” said Mark Richard, CIO, Pervasip Corporation, White Plains, NY.
Zer01 Communications is premiering its new nationwide, no contract, unlimited voice and data mobile communications service on Pharos smartphones starting TODAY at the CTIA Wireless 2009 Convention, Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth #6363, from April 1-3, 2009. Visit www.ctia.org for details about this leading industry event. Zer01 Mobile will initially be available on Windows Mobile smartphones, however support for other devices such as Blackberry, Android and iPhone will be available within months.
Based in Las Vegas, NV, Zer01 Communications is owned and operated by the Unified Technologies Group, Inc., a global technology services and consulting company that is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. For more information about Zer01 Communications, visit www.Zer01mobile.com.
As promised, Zer01 Mobile have announced the commercial launch date for their unlimited voice and data cellphone service. The package – which is priced at $69.95 per month, and uses a proprietary VoIP system to route voice calls over the data network – will be available for new users to sign up to from July 1st 2009.
Zer01 Mobile is also contract-free, meaning no penalty clauses for giving up the service. The $69.95 tariff gets you unlimited national voice calls and unlimited mobile data use, while a further $10 per month adds unlimited international calling to 40 destinations.
Setting up a phone for Zer01 service requires loading a special app that handles creating VPN connections with the company’s servers. Presently it’s only available on Windows Mobile smartphones, but BlackBerry, Android and iPhone versions are promised “within months”.
Press Release:
New “True” Unlimited Voice & Data National Mobile Service From Zer01 Mobile Premiers TODAY At CTIA Wireless 2009 Convention In Las Vegas On Pharos Smartphones
- With A Scheduled July 1, 2009 Commercial Launch, Zer01 Mobile’s New Service Utilizes Proprietary VoIP Technology & Priced At $69.95 Per Month Without Any Contracts -
For immediate release: April 1, 2009
For more information: Ron Dresner
860.523.7500 ron@dennispr.com
(Las Vegas, Nevada) – Zer01 Communications, a Las Vegas, NV based mobile communications company, announced TODAY the premier its new Zer01 Mobile true unlimited voice and data mobile service at the CTIA Wireless 2009 convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center, April 1 – 3, 2009. Priced at $69.95 per month for true unlimited national voice and data mobile service without any contracts or commitments, Zer01 Mobile’s also announced the commercial launch of its new service starting on July 1, 2009.
“We are the first mobile service to offer consumers a true national unlimited voice, data and Internet plan without any contracts or commitments that is priced affordably at only $69.95 per month with taxes and fees included. We have licensed patent pending proprietary Veritable Mobile Convergence (VMC) Technology from the Unified Technologies Group that allows each smart phone user to make voice calls or transmit data efficiently by bypassing carrier circuit-switched channels by sending voice communications through a VoIP system and onto a virtual private network that accesses the Internet,” explained Ben Piilani, CEO, Zer01 Mobile. “Zer01 Mobile is not a new mobile virtual network operator (MNVO). We are a new communications carrier.”
The new mobile national carrier has created its own interconnect agreements throughout North America and the globe. Zer01 Mobile customers will be able to use their own smartphones or buy a new phone from the online store. “We are saving consumers hours of time and hundreds of dollars. Since we are setup as a pre-paid service, no longer will consumers spend hours and hours reviewing contracts and being subject to high-pressure sales tactics. A consumer will only need to wait an estimated five minutes to allow us to update their phone’s SIM card to connect to our network,” said Piilani.
“As an information technology leader, I have pioneered advanced systems and innovative software solutions for over 30 years. I have a hard time containing my excitement for this unique service where the GSM cell networks and Internet seamlessly converge into a single communications device.” said Mark Richard, CIO, Pervasip Corporation, White Plains, NY.
Zer01 Communications is premiering its new nationwide, no contract, unlimited voice and data mobile communications service on Pharos smartphones starting TODAY at the CTIA Wireless 2009 Convention, Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth #6363, from April 1-3, 2009. Visit www.ctia.org for details about this leading industry event. Zer01 Mobile will initially be available on Windows Mobile smartphones, however support for other devices such as Blackberry, Android and iPhone will be available within months.
Based in Las Vegas, NV, Zer01 Communications is owned and operated by the Unified Technologies Group, Inc., a global technology services and consulting company that is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. For more information about Zer01 Communications, visit www.Zer01mobile.com.
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