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Dotmobile (stylized as dotmobile) is a Canadian startup with plans to launch as a digital-only wireless service provider focused on affordability in 2020. It aims to offer its members connectivity to existing national and international LTE networks as an independent full MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator). Wireless service will be managed entirely through a native application for iOS and Android. Company headquarters are located in Liberty Village/Parkdale area in Toronto, Canada.

History
The company behind dotmobile, Data On Tap Inc. was founded in December 2018 by Algis Akstinas and Alex Bauman - two Canadian co-founders who previously led the build of WIND Mobile (now Freedom Mobile ).

Shortly after incorporation, on February 7th, 2019, Data On Tap Inc. launched the dotmobile brand and service concept website, inviting Canadians to provide feedback during the development and launch process through its “Build it!” page.

The company is following the framework set in the Telecommunications Act and CRTC rules to become a full MVNO that operates its own core network. The wireless provider will use the radio access networks (towers) of mobile network operators (such as Rogers, Bell or TELUS), who operate under the rules of the spectrum licenses awarded to them by the Canadian government, including the existing mandated maximum tariffs for roaming access.

Data On Tap Inc. was successful in obtaining the BITS (Basic International Telecommunication Services) license and registering as a Proposed Full MVNO in August 2019. They also obtained a mobile network code (MCC: 302 MNC: 100) in September 2019, to be able to provide wireless services in Canada. According to CRTC rules, as a Proposed Full MVNO, dotmobile has until August 15th, 2020 to fulfill the requirements to become a Full MVNO.

Position on Wireless Connectivity
Dotmobile is active in advocating for better use of network infrastructure, while preserving investment in it, in order to better meet the needs of its target markets (seniors, youth, newcomers, small businesses, visitors to Canada). They are taking an active part in a Canadian wireless industry review led by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commision (CRTC) outlining what they believe to be the critical flaws and solutions in Canada’s telecom industry.

The need for more affordable connectivity and increased competition is echoed by the Canadian government. The RGw Minister of Innovation Science and Economic Development (ISED) issued a new policy and directive to the CRTC which puts greater consideration on competition, affordability, and consumer interest while underscoring the importance of differentiated business models. The directive was signed into law in June 2019. A full industry review is underway with the public hearing scheduled for January 13, 2020.

Founders and Team
The founders of dotmobile are Alex Bauman and Algis Akstinas. Algis Akstinas (Founder and Chief Executive Officer) is a Canadian-Lithuanian marketing, business development and telecommunications professional with experience in starting and transforming mobile service providers. Alex Bauman (Founder and Chief Experience Officer) is a Canadian telecommunications professional with experience in creating self-care systems, digital automation and user experiences.

Throughout the 2010’s Algis and Alex took an active part in improving the competitive landscape in Canada, advocating for consumer-friendly policies such as the Wireless Code of Conduct (banning phone locking, eliminating 3-year contracts, capping punitive data overages) and continue to do so.

Innovation Partners
To this date dotmobile has announced several innovation partners. • Apptium Technologies supplies a service delivery platform and microservices, headquartered in Herndon, USA with offices in Toronto, Canada; New Jersey, USA; Philadelphia, USA; and Chennai, India.

• iTo (Informacinių Technologijų Organizacija) provides front-end development services and is headquartered in Kaunas, Lithuania.

• TelcoQ provides technology support for dotmobile’s connectivity intelligence features and is headquartered in Manchester, England.

Service
The company has announced the wireless services it is currently building, however none of them are available to the public as of now. Details such as pricing have not yet been released, but dotmobile has announced that they will sell data by-the-gigabyte with rollover and unlimited talk and text for a month or annual fee. Other products and features under development include connectivity quality monitoring and a BYOD marketplace. The initial Alpha release is scheduled for Fall 2019.

Identity and Vision
Dotmobile is a wireless brand of Data On Tap Inc., and uses — ‘a smart tiny telecom designed to be affordable and awesome’ as an initial tagline. Affordable and Awesome is the company’s current motto.