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Fonus Inc., doing business as Fonus and Fonus Mobile, is an American mobile virtual network operator founded in 2019 by Canadian entrepreneur Simon Tian and based in Santa Monica, California. The company offers international wireless plans providing unlimited data, calls and texts in over 50 countries worldwide.
History
Fonus was founded by Simon Tian in 2019 and is based in Santa Monica, California. The company initially launched a single monthly prepaid plan, providing users with up to 5G speeds of unlimited data, unlimited calls and texts to over 50 countries worldwide, and free roaming in the United States, Canada and Mexico at $30 per month. The data operates on AT&T's cellular network in the United States and affiliate networks in Canada and Mexico, whereas the calls and texts are provided through Fonus' proprietary voice over IP (VoIP) application. As of April 2021, Fonus is one of the top 10 best-rated mobile network operators worldwide on Trustpilot.
In late 2023, Fonus announced the launch of global wireless plans with unlimited data, calls & texts in over 50 countries, starting at US$19.99 per month. International calls to over 85 countries are included and unlimited. The plans provide 5G speeds worldwide and are available in physical SIM and eSIM formats. Mobile hotspotting, visual voicemail, and Wi-Fi Calling are also supported.
In May 2024, Fonus announced a strategic partnership with Tata Communications, leveraging Tata’s proprietary platform to expand and streamline Fonus’ wireless coverage worldwide.
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