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WirelessPress Release Noble Mobile acquires SmartLess Mobile Andrew Yang's Noble Mobile announced the acquisition of SmartLess Mobile, the mobile service venture established by the creators of the SmartLess podcast. #pressrelease 2 Min Read Noble Mobile, the venture founded by entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang to rethink the consumer relationship with connectivity, today announced the acquisition of SmartLess Mobile, the mobile service venture established by the creators of the hit podcast SmartLess and backed by Thomvest. This acquisition and new investment follow a landmark summer for Noble Mobile, less than a year after its launch in September of last year. In June, Noble Mobile announced the acquisition of Helium Mobile, another affordability-focused carrier, and its planned use of the Helium Network, the world's largest people-powered network, which will expand Noble members' access to even more nationwide coverage. Now its second acquisition this year, Noble Mobile has quickly become a leader in seamlessly transitioning wireless subscribers onto its innovative tech platform. Unlike traditional carriers that incentivize screen time and data consumption, Noble Mobile is the first wireless service designed around digital wellness, paying subscribers cash back for using their devices less. Rethinking the Carrier Model: Getting Paid to Disconnect Modern mobile carriers profit from keeping subscribers tethered to their devices. Noble Mobile flips this model by offering financial incentives for reduced screen time, rewarding customers directly for reclaiming their time and attention. "Smartphones are incredible tools, but the business models built around them thrive on compulsive consumption and cognitive fatigue," said Andrew Yang, Founder of Noble Mobile. "By bringing SmartLess Mobile into the fold, we're scaling a wireless carrier that actually aligns its incentives with human well-being. We don't want your life spent looking down at a screen—we want to pay you to live it." "SmartLess Mobile and Noble share a simple conviction: your phone should connect you in meaningful ways without draining your wallet," said Paul McAleese, CEO of SmartLess Mobile. "When Andrew Yang approached us this summer about joining forces, it was clear that combining our businesses would give us greater scale and strengthen our shared mission. Together, we'll continue disrupting an industry that has profited for far too long from customers paying for more than they need." Existing SmartLess Mobile customers will retain their current plan pricing while seamlessly gaining access to Noble Mobile's nationwide 5G coverage, top-rated customer support, and suite of screen-time tools and features.Read the full press release here.Noble Mobile Want more Light Reading stories in your Google search results? OFC Conference and Exhibition Experience OFC. Where the industry goes to learn, showcase technologies, forge partnerships and close deals. Registration is Open Popular whitepapers in 5G More whitepapersAntenna Monitoring for Programmable PerformanceAntenna Monitoring for Programmable PerformanceAntenna Beam Efficiency in Urban 4G/5G NetworksAntenna Beam Efficiency in Urban 4G/5G Networks Our Latest Videos More videosWi-FiWi-Fi 8, Edge AI and the Introduction of Security and Management servicesWi-Fi 8, Edge AI and the Introduction of Security and Management servicesCable TechnologyHarmonic CEO Charts a Pure-Play Broadband FutureHarmonic CEO Charts a Pure-Play Broadband Future
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