XCom Global was a telecommunications company for international travelers,[1] using pocket-sized MiFi service to provide unlimited data access.[2][3][4][5]
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Communication equipment |
| Founded | (March 26, 2010) |
| Defunct | (December, 2017) |
| Headquarters | San Diego, CA |
Key people | Seiji Nishimura (Founder and Chief Executive Officer) |
| Products | Wireless broadband PC cards, MiFi |
| Website | [1] |
History
editMay 3, 2010-Established and started two data plan; limited for over 130 countries and unlimited data plan for 21 countries.
September 15, 2010-Expand unlimited plan for 32 countries.
April 2, 2011-Offered free Internet access for workers heading to Japan to aid in disaster recovery.
August 1, 2011-Introduced a Euro SIM card, expanding unlimited plan for over 60 countries.
October 28, 2011-Selected as Finalist of TechAmerica High Tech Award.[6]
November 14, 2011-XCom Global International MiFi Hotspot is awarded as The Best Products of 2011[7]
January 3, 2012-Expand unlimited plan to a total of 195 countries.
March 7, 2012-Interview at the 2012 MWC in Barcelona[8]
November 10, 2017-Announced "the closure of its USA operations."[9]
Products
editXCom Global had two products; MiFi and USB. MiFi could be shared among several internet device(smartphone, laptop, etc.) at the same time.[10][11] XCom covered multiple country trips with multiple devices.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Why jetsetters, travel bloggers choose International MiFi". Traveldudes. 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^ "Xcom Global MiFi Hotspot review". Cnet. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Xcom Global international MiFi/Data rental service review". engadget. 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Xcom Global revolutionizes global data: one MiFi to serve 195 countries". engadget. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "XCom Global now offers data in 195 countries". Electronista gadget for geeks. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "TechAmerica High Tech Award". TechAmerica. 2011-10-28. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "The Best Products of 2011". PC Magazine. 2011-11-14. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Your Emerging Technology Network". bNetTV. 2012-03-07. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
- ^ "Office Closure Notice". 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2017-10-17.
- ^ "Xcom Global international MiFi/Data rental service review". engadget. 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Xcom Global Offers Flat-Rate MiFi for International travelers". The New York Times. 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
- ^ "Xcom Global MiFi Hotspot review". Cnet. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-06-17.