Q Link Wireless

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Q Link Wireless
Company typeDivision
Industry
  • Wireless Telecommunications
Founded2011; 13 years ago (2011)
FounderIssa Asad
Headquarters
Area served
United States
Key people
Issa Asad
ParentQuadrant Holdings LLC
Websiteqlinkwireless.com

Q Link Wireless is an American telecommunications company based in Dania, Florida that provides free wireless services to Lifeline eligible consumers. The company also offers prepaid mobile phone services including wireless voice, messaging, and data services under the Hello Mobile brand.[1]

Q Link Wireless is one of multiple companies owned and operated under Quadrant Holdings, and was founded in 2011 by its CEO, Issa Asad.[2]

Provided service[edit]

Q Link Wireless provides service for low-income-eligible individuals, funded through the Universal Service Fund.[3] The company also offers general phone plans.[4]

Eligibility requirements[edit]

Q Link Wireless offers free or discounted service to eligible Americans who are currently enrolled in a government benefit program or meet certain low-income requirements for their state. Government benefit programs that meet qualifications are standard and set by FCC, but commonly include Food Stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Medicaid, and Supplemental Security Income.[5]

Legal issues[edit]

Q Link Wireless & Issa Asad Join CTIA – The Wireless AssociationQ Link Wireless and Issa Asad have joined the long-standing trade association CTIA. Formally known as CTIA – The Wireless Association, the company is a nonprofit membership organization that represents wireless communications in the United States.

References[edit]

  1. ^ GmbH, finanzen net. "South Florida-Based Hello Mobile Beats Nationwide Prepaid Prices | Markets Insider". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  2. ^ "News & Events | Quadrant Holdings LLC & Issa Asad". Quadrant Holdings, LLC. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  3. ^ "Lifeline Program for Low-Income Consumers". Federal Communications Commission. 27 January 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  4. ^ Cardenas, Alexa (2018-07-03). "Q Link's Phone Plan: Everything You Wanted to Know". Q Link Wireless Blog. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  5. ^ "Lifeline Support for Affordable Communications". 4 March 2016.