Former AT&T senior executive to spearhead
delivery of innovative wireless products and services
in value market segment
BARTLETT, Tenn., July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Joseph Gomez, a
senior telecommunications industry executive with extensive
experience in sales, marketing, and business development, has been
appointed vice president of MVNO Operations for SurgePays, Inc.
(NASDAQ: SURG) ("SurgePays" or the "Company"), a technology and
telecom company focused on the underbanked and underserved.
In his role, a new position within the company, he will be
responsible for driving the company's mobile virtual network
operator (MVNO) strategy with a focus on market share growth.
Previously, Mr. Gomez served for more than 18 years as a senior
executive for AT&T, leading strategic initiatives, developing
partnerships, and overseeing national sales and distribution
channels.
"Joe is recognized in the telecommunications industry as a
trusted advisor with an innate ability to build strong
relationships and create innovative strategies that enhance the
customer experience, drive revenue growth, and optimize operational
efficiency," said Jeremy Gies,
executive vice president of SurgePays. "His immediate focus will be
in helping to develop innovative products and services for the
value market segment while cultivating deeper relationships with
target consumers."
"It's an exciting time to join the SurgePays team just after the
company's launch of LinkUp Mobile, a wireless prepaid MVNO," said
Mr. Gomez. "My focus will be on accelerating the company's momentum
and authentically connecting with customers where they live and
work in an effort to help close the digital divide—the gap between
people who have access to the internet and digital technology and
those who do not. Together, we can serve customers in meaningful
ways that deliver value and inspire trust."
Mr. Gomez, who is bilingual in Spanish and English, is a
Southern California native who
will be based in Los Angeles.
For more information on SurgePays, please visit the Company's
investor relations website at ir.surgepays.com.
About SurgePays, Inc.
SurgePays, Inc. is a technology and telecom company focused on
the underbanked and underserved communities. SurgePays
technology-layered platform empowers clerks at over 11,000
convenience stores to provide prepaid wireless and financial
technology products to underbanked customers. SurgePays prepaid
wireless companies provide services to over 260,000 low-income
subscribers nationwide. The company ranks as the 345th
fastest-growing tech company in North
America according to the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500.
Please visit SurgePays.com for more information.
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