ROCHESTER, Minn., July 28, 2016| – NUU Mobile, based in Rochester, Minnesota, has recently joined the list of providers who will be supplying mobile phones to the Lifeline program, a federally funded program that helps ensure that low-income consumers also have access to the opportunities and security that phone service provides.
NUU Mobile, will be supplying A1 Android smartphones to the Lifeline program through various Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETC). The NUU A1 is everything a consumer needs in a smartphone to stay connected, to family, friends, employers and emergency services with a 4.0” touchscreen, Bluetooth™ technology, 4G network and dual SIM slots. It is also backed with a limited one year warranty. In addition, the A1 is also Google™ Mobile Services certified meaning consumers will also have access to Google apps that will be preloaded onto the phones.
“We are committed to helping consumers of all income levels stay connected and have access to all the benefits of mobile technology and completely support the mission of the FCC’s Lifeline program.”, says Tim Clemens, Sr. VP of NUU Mobile. The A1 was specifically designed for the Lifeline program.
About NUU Mobile
NUU Mobile, a subsidiary of Noetic Inc., is headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota with offices in Miami, London, Hong Kong and Malaysia. The company has been manufacturing and supplying unlocked smartphones since 2012 and have won various awards for its phones such as Top 10 Unlocked Phones of 2015 by PC Mag. The company employs over 3,000 people worldwide with over 250 R&D staff. NUU Mobile phones and accessories are available in major retailers such as Best Buy, Target and Sam’s Club. For more information, please visit www.nuumobile.com.
About the Lifeline Program
Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. Lifeline is part of the Universal Service Fund. The Lifeline program is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on Tribal lands. For more information on the program please visit https://www.fcc.gov/general/lifeline-program-low-income-consumers.
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