| Patriot Mobile | |
| Founded: | 2013 |
| Founder: | Glenn Story |
| Hq Location: | Grapevine, Texas |
| Hq Location Country: | United States of America |
| Owner: | Glenn Story |
| Website: | https://www.patriotmobile.com/ |
Patriot Mobile is an American mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) based in Grapevine, Texas.[1] The company claims to use all three major wireless networks to deliver wireless services on 4G and 5G networks.[2] Patriot Mobile has positioned itself as "America's only Christian, conservative wireless provider," and is notable for its financial support of conservative political causes.[3] The company is estimated to have fewer than 100,000 subscribers.
The company has been compared to CREDO Mobile, an MVNO with a similar business model that donates to progressive political causes.
Patriot Mobile was established in 2013 by Glenn Story,[4] offering cellular services to individuals who prioritize constitutional freedoms, religious liberty, and "traditional American values". It was founded in response to what its founders perceived as a growing need for a mobile service provider that aligns with conservative ideologies.
In May 2024, TechCrunch revealed that Patriot Mobile was subject to a data breach that included subscribers' full names, email addresses, home ZIP codes, and account PINs.[5] According to TechCrunch, a bug on Patriot Mobile’s public website also appeared to be leaking some of the same personal information.
Patriot Mobile's website claims to provide coverage across the US through the use of the three major wireless network's towers,[6] although in February 2022 the company tweeted that they leased access from T-Mobile and AT&T's networks.[7]
Customer service is entirely US-based, in Grapevine, TX.
In 2022, Patriot Mobile created Patriot Mobile Action, a political action committee, initially funded with about $650,000 in cash and in-kind contributions. The purpose of this PAC was to support candidates in school board races in Fort Worth, Texas. All 11 candidates endorsed by the company won their races. The company's efforts have garnered praise from Steve Bannon.
In addition to donations to Patriot Mobile Action, which the company says make up less than 25% of its total donations, the company has also supported various other conservative organizations and initiatives. The company describes its donations as being centered around what it refers to as its "Four Pillars of Giving": the First Amendment; the Second Amendment; sanctity of life; and military veterans and first responders.[8]
Some of the organizations listed on Patriot Mobile's website as causes that it supports include:[9]