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Verizon is implementing new strategies, including offering free phone lines for 36 months to retain customers and enhancing AI-driven customer service, in response to increasing competition and customer churn in the telecom industry.
The article explains how celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Donald Trump are entering the wireless industry by launching Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), which buy network capacity from major carriers and resell it, targeting niche markets. Reynolds' success with Mint Mobile, which he sold to T-Mobile, has popularized celebrity-backed MVNOs, especially with the rise of 5G and eSIM technology making it easier for consumers to sign up. The trend reflects a broader shift in marketing and branding strategies within the telecom industry.
Revolut, a British financial technology company, is launching phone plans in the UK, becoming the first financial services firm in the country to offer telecom plans. The plans will include eSIMs, with basic app users able to access their Revolut app for phone top-ups, and premium package users receiving 3GB of global data monthly. The move aims to solidify Revolut's position as a comprehensive "super app" and attract a loyal customer base, while also tapping into a potentially lucrative revenue stream.
Verizon's new phone plans offer fewer service bundles and are more expensive, as customers now have to pay extra for services that used to be included in their monthly rate. The plans are confusing and may not save customers money, but they benefit Verizon by ensuring it only pays for services customers are actually using. Additionally, the plans do not include the faster "Ultra Wideband" mid-band 5G on the lower-tier plan. Customers may be pushed onto the new plans with offers of free phones during iPhone season.