SurgePays Launches 'Phone-in-a-Box' Prepaid Service for Convenience Stores and Non-Wireless Retail Channels

SurgePays launches a new prepaid smartphone service, "Phone-in-a-Box," designed for convenience stores and non-wireless retail channels. The service features advanced smartphones with 12 GB of data monthly, unlimited texts, and voice calls in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The phones are offered under the LinkUp Mobile MVNO brand and operate on the AT&T network. The service is designed to be easy to sell and activate, with a simple six-question process.

SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ: SURG) has launched a new prepaid smartphone service, "Phone-in-a-Box," specifically designed for convenience stores and non-wireless retail channels. This innovative offering, under the LinkUp Mobile MVNO brand, operates on the AT&T network and provides advanced smartphones with 12 GB of data monthly, unlimited text, and voice calls within the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The service is designed to be easy to sell and activate, with a simple six-question activation process.

The "Phone-in-a-Box" service includes two models: The Better Phone, featuring a 6.3-inch HD IPS screen, 32GB of internal storage, 2GB of RAM, and a 5MP rear camera; and The Best Phone, which boasts a 6.5-inch HD IPS screen, 32GB of internal memory, 3GB of RAM expandable to 6GB, and an 8MP rear camera. Both models come with a 3000mAh removable battery and are preloaded with a SIM card.

The standard service cost for the featured plan is $30 monthly. Consumers can opt for different service levels starting from the second month. The service requires no credit checks or contracts, making it accessible to a wide range of customers.

Derron Winfrey, president of sales operations at SurgePays, stated, "Retailers in this grab-and-go environment have been asking us for a way to tap into the wireless market more aggressively but without creating chaos at the cash register. We've answered their request with our phone-in-a-box solution which is as easy to sell as a six-pack of soda and a bag of chips."

The new service leverages SurgePays' existing relationships with convenience stores and community retailers, transforming these outlets into wireless service distributors. By integrating this offering with their existing point-of-sale platform, SurgePays creates a closed-loop ecosystem that strengthens their relationship with retail partners while expanding their footprint in the prepaid wireless market through non-traditional channels.

The recurring revenue potential is notable. After the initial $30 monthly plan, customers are likely to return to the same convenience store for renewals, creating an ongoing revenue stream for both SurgePays and the retailer. This effectively transforms a one-time hardware sale into a potential long-term customer relationship.

SurgePays' strategic move into the grab-and-go retail market addresses a key concern for these retailers - complex products that create checkout delays. Meanwhile, the no-credit-check approach targets an underserved demographic that may rely heavily on convenience stores for various services.

For more information about LinkUp Mobile's "Phone-in-a-Box" service or to become a LinkUp Mobile merchant, visit [https://business.linkupmobile.com](https://business.linkupmobile.com).

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