San Francisco, February 22nd 2024 - Complementing the recent release of Punkt.’s MC02, with the Apostrophy operating system Punkt. today revealed its own wireless service, ‘Punkt. Mobile’, providing users with a range of phone plans tailored to the Punkt.’s first smartphone. Punkt. Mobile is powered by Gigs, the world’s first telecom-as-a-service platform, and provides MC02 users with carrier-grade connectivity and flexible plan management at affordable rates. With Punkt. Mobile, users go from unboxing their device to activating their plan in minutes. Punkt.’s MC02 handset, Apostrophy’s bespoke operating system and Gigs’ seamless connectivity offering combine to form an end-to-end experience, empowering users to live their mobile lives on their terms.
“Our mobile devices are created to give customers more choice about how their digital devices impact their lives. The MC02 offers all the functionality that a modern smartphone should provide, but with intentional use and personal data sovereignty at its core,” says Petter Neby, founder and CEO of Punkt. “By pairing our devices with tailored phone plans from Gigs, we provide the peace of mind of staying connected while fostering mindful habits for a healthier tech balance.”
Dennis Bauer, co-founder & President at Gigs, adds, "By offering phone plans specifically designed for the MC02, Punkt provides a unified experience, empowering even more users to regain control over their personal data. Our partnership perfectly illustrates how telecom-as-a-service enables pioneers like Punkt to differentiate their offerings and strengthen customer loyalty without any upfront investment.”
The MC02: A smarter phone that puts you in control
While the MC02 comes with a focused set of pre-loaded features, it is purposely designed to provide minimal distractions for users, in line with the Punkt. design ethos. Users can add to the device, but the standard model includes: A 6.7-inch FHD+ screen, 64mp back / 24mp front camera, 6GB memory and long lasting 5,500 mAh battery. Full tech spec available here.
Punkt. Mobile: SIM card activation in under three minutes
Once US users receive their MC02, they can easily activate a Punkt. Mobile SIM card that matches their data needs. The available plans range from 4 GB to Unlimited data and are all cancelable on a monthly basis. Punkt.’ Mobile’s carrier-grade plans use America’s leading 5G network, and include unlimited talk & text and hotspot capability. Using Gigs' end-to-end connectivity platform, Punkt. allows users to easily manage payments, port numbers, and adjust their plans.
Apostrophy: The operating system designed for data sovereignty
The Punkt. MC02 is powered by Apostrophy OS, a first of its kind operating system that prioritizes personal data privacy and app integrity through segmented user experiences. In the 'home' space, users secure essential digital tools like Email, Calendar, Contacts, Notes, and Storage, free from advertising-based data infiltration. The 'public' space allows access to the Google Play Store, but safeguards a person’s data privacy by segmenting applications into protected areas. Apostrophy OS also includes Digital Nomad, a built-in VPN for secure internet connectivity, and the Ledger feature offers control over app-specific data privacy and insights into energy impact.
The Punkt. MC02 is available from $749. For more information, visit Punkt.ch.
About Punkt.
Founded in Switzerland in 2008, with designer Jasper Morrison on board from the very beginning, Punkt. produces consumer electronics products characterized by effective minimalism in terms of both aesthetics and role, each made to do a specific job and do it well, but never to intrude. Each is an object of quality and simplicity, delivering forward-thinking choices that promote a healthier tech balance.
About Gigs
Gigs is the world's first telecom-as-a-service platform. By enabling any company to launch its own wireless service, Gigs helps its customers differentiate their product offering, increase customer stickiness and unlock new revenue streams through embedded connectivity. As the only end-to-end connectivity provider, Gigs offers a broad set of products and services, including premium wholesale, a hosted checkout, subscription management, payments, analytics, AI, and more. The company is backed by Gradient Ventures, Y Combinator, and prominent business angels and investors like Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO of Uber), Tony Xu (Co-founder & CEO of DoorDash), and Fidji Simo (CEO of Instacart). The company was founded by Hermann Frank and Dennis Bauer in 2020 and currently employs over 70 people in the US and Europe. For more information, please visit: gigs.com