Assist Wireless
TelecommunicationsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Assist Wireless is a Fort Worth-based telecommunications provider offering subsidized mobile service to individuals and families who qualify for government assistance through Lifeline. It targets unbanked or under-banked and credit-challenged consumers seeking affordable access, with eligibility requirements governing who may receive phones and subsidized service. The company operates in Arkansas, Maryland, and Oklahoma and has plans to expand to California, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Texas. Within the telecommunications sector, Assist Wireless positions itself as serving low-income customers underserved by traditional credit channels. In September 2020, a data breach was reported, exposing customer records online.