XCom Global

XCom Global was a telecommunications company for international travelers,[1] using pocket-sized MiFi service to provide unlimited data access.[2][3][4][5]

XCom Global, Inc.
TypePublic
IndustryCommunication equipment
Founded(March 26, 2010)
Defunct(December, 2017)
HeadquartersSan Diego, CA
Key people
Seiji Nishimura (Founder and Chief Executive Officer)
ProductsWireless broadband PC cards, MiFi
Website

History

May 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

XCom 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
  1. "Why jetsetters, travel bloggers choose International MiFi". Traveldudes. 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. "Xcom Global MiFi Hotspot review". Cnet. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  3. "Xcom Global international MiFi/Data rental service review". engadget. 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  4. "Xcom Global revolutionizes global data: one MiFi to serve 195 countries". engadget. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  5. "XCom Global now offers data in 195 countries". Electronista gadget for geeks. 2012-01-03. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  6. "TechAmerica High Tech Award". TechAmerica. 2011-10-28. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  7. "The Best Products of 2011". PC Magazine. 2011-11-14. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  8. "Your Emerging Technology Network". bNetTV. 2012-03-07. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
  9. "Office Closure Notice". 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2017-10-17.
  10. "Xcom Global international MiFi/Data rental service review". engadget. 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  11. "Xcom Global Offers Flat-Rate MiFi for International travelers". The New York Times. 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
  12. "Xcom Global MiFi Hotspot review". Cnet. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
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