Listed 23 November 2014 · San Francisco · California · United States

ComfortWay.

A virtual-SIM iPhone battery case from San Francisco that promised travelers mobile data in more than 100 countries at local rates.

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Timeline

  1. On record

    Engadget reported ComfortWay's Kickstarter campaign for the Travel Case: $1,816 pledged of a $120,000 goal with 42 days left, shipping planned for 2015.

    On record · Announced
    engadget.com
  2. Listed on Stompstart

    “Mobile Internet worldwide at local rates. No more data roaming charges!”

  3. Listed on Stompstart

    “Mobile Internet worldwide at local rates. No more data roaming charges!”

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  6. Funding

    Telecompaper reported that ComfortWay received a EUR 6 million investment from unspecified European telecom companies and private persons to develop its virtual SIM, with a launch planned for spring 2016.

    Funding · Announced
    telecompaper.com
  7. On record

    Russian-language Wikipedia says ComfortWay separated its B2B platform into the TapMobile One brand in 2017 and discontinued its travel routers that year.

    On record · Announced
    ru.wikipedia.org

As listed on Stompstart

Promo banner 'Innovative travel case for the mobile generation' with a phone case render and a feature list.
The image uploaded with the original Stompstart listing on 23 November 2014.

Listed 23 November 2014 · page saved 16 March 2015 · Public

“Mobile Internet worldwide at local rates. No more data roaming charges!”

ComfortWay has solved the high cost of mobile data roaming by developing a multi-carrier, Virtual SIM technology that lets international travelers get Mobile Internet in 100+ countries at local rates ($10 - $20 per GB). We’re now integrating our technology into a 2400mAh extended battery case for iPhone 5 / 5s / 6 / 6+. It also works as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 users. When you arrive to a new country, snap your iPhone into our ComfortWay Travel Case and tap “Start Internet” on our free iOS app. The embedded Virtual SIM module automatically downloads the correct SIM spec's from the local mobile operators. The mobile network with the best data connection speeds is automatically selected, so you don’t have to even think about it. Additional features: - Mobile Internet speeds up to 42 Mbit/s on HSPA+ networks - International calls and text messages (from 2 cents per minute) - Real-time control over consumed data (via our free iOS app) - FREE Mobile Internet credits after booking a hotel, car or other travel arrangements through popular booking systems

Topics
Security, Telecom, Travel
Platforms
Mobile
Location
San Francisco · California · United States
4tourist.com ↗youtube.com/watch ↗facebook.com/pages/ComfortWay-Travel-Case/370015 ↗twitter.com/ComfortWay ↗

In our words: This duplicate carries the same November 2014 description: a battery case for iPhone 5 and 6 models with an embedded virtual SIM that downloaded local operator profiles on arrival in a new country, served up to 10 users as a hotspot, and sold data at $10 to $20 per GB.

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Promo banner 'Innovative travel case for the mobile generation' with a phone case render and a feature list.
The image uploaded with the original Stompstart listing on 23 November 2014.

Listed 23 November 2014 · page saved 16 March 2015 · Public

“Mobile Internet worldwide at local rates. No more data roaming charges!”

ComfortWay has solved the high cost of mobile data roaming by developing a multi-carrier, Virtual SIM technology that lets international travelers get Mobile Internet in 100+ countries at local rates ($10 - $20 per GB). We’re now integrating our technology into a 2400mAh extended battery case for iPhone 5 / 5s / 6 / 6+. It also works as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 users. When you arrive to a new country, snap your iPhone into our ComfortWay Travel Case and tap “Start Internet” on our free iOS app. The embedded Virtual SIM module automatically downloads the correct SIM spec's from the local mobile operators. The mobile network with the best data connection speeds is automatically selected, so you don’t have to even think about it. Additional features: - Mobile Internet speeds up to 42 Mbit/s on HSPA+ networks - International calls and text messages (from 2 cents per minute) - Real-time control over consumed data (via our free iOS app) - FREE Mobile Internet credits after booking a hotel, car or other travel arrangements through popular booking systems

Location
San Francisco · California · United States
4tourist.com ↗youtube.com/watch ↗facebook.com/pages/ComfortWay-Travel-Case/370015 ↗twitter.com/ComfortWay ↗

In our words: The November 2014 listing described ComfortWay's multi-carrier virtual SIM technology, then being built into a battery case for iPhone 5 and 6 models. Snapped on abroad, the case was meant to pick the best local network through a free iOS app and double as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 users, with data at $10 to $20 per GB.

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Sources

  1. engadget.com
  2. m.hexus.net
  3. telecompaper.com
  4. imore.com
  5. ru.wikipedia.org
  6. 4tourist.com
  7. crunchbase.com
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