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Gigs' co-founder & CEO, Hermann Frank, joined Zack Miller on the latest episode of the Tearsheet podcast to discuss: 💪 How Nubank is pioneering the convergence of banking and telecom with the help of Gigs. 📱 Why programmable connectivity enables neobanks to create sticky, world-class product experiences that surpass the limitations of conventional phone plans. 💡 How we help various tech-enabled businesses from multiple industries bundle phone plans with their existing services to unlock new revenue streams and gain a competitive edge. Tune in to discover the power of programmable phone plans 🚀

⚡️Telecom is finally getting its “Stripe moment”. 🎥 Watch Gigs' Co-founder and CEO, Hermann Frank, take the stage at the NOAH Conference in London to reveal: 🤔 Why the way we get our phone plans hasn’t changed much in the last 30 years ✨ How Gigs enables companies, from banks to HR platforms, to turn phone plans from a commodity into a secret weapon and gain a competitive edge. The future of phone plans is here, and it’s magic 🪄

🚨 Major update: iOS users can now activate new eSIMs with one tap in Gigs Connect and via email – no more scanning QR codes! 📱✨ Now, Gigs customers can offer the fastest eSIM activation experience on the planet 😍 Adding a phone plan is now easier than ordering an Uber! 🏎️

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We’re still buzzing from the 6th Gigs Republic, where more than 70 Gigsters from around the world gathered under the theme 'Bond to Build' in Mallorca ☀ 🌴 The breathtaking Balearics proved the perfect setting for building new relationships and fostering existing ones 🤝 🛠 In the third rendition of our cross-functional hackathon, we got to witness once more how you can bring even the boldest ideas to life when you put a bunch of brilliant minds in one room for a day. We can’t wait to showcase the new products and features that came out of it! 🎨 During our brand workshop, we developed new ways to tailor our messaging to different audiences, empowering all Gigsters to become true brand ambassadors 🦸 🍽 In keeping with tradition, our beloved cooking challenge “Gigs Table” gave the budding chefs among us a chance to prove their skills at the stove. Our volunteers prepared a mouth-watering three-course meal for the entire company, demonstrating once again that no challenge is too big if you work as a team ✨ 🚴♀️ To wind down from all that action, we set out to explore the island by bike, kayak, and on foot. We enjoyed a movie night under the stars, and even showed off our dance moves at a poolside cha cha cha class 💃 Want to experience the next Gigs Republic for yourself? Then head over to our careers page and apply (link in comments). We’re looking for standout individuals with a can-do attitude who are ready to do the best work of their lives 😍

🚨 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵: Nubank Launches Travel eSIM with Gigs Let's dive in: As I shared last month (https://bit.ly/4bXX6V1 ) Nubank is making its foray into the mobile network sector with the introduction of an eSIM (embedded SIM) service designed for travelers. This new offering allows Nubank customers to access 10GB of free roaming internet across more than 40 countries, without needing to swap out their existing physical SIM card or eSIM. The launch follows recent news that Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) had discreetly approved Nubank’s plans to become a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in collaboration with provider Claro. Targeted at Nubank Ultravioleta customers—a premium subscription service introduced three years ago with perks like insurance, higher credit limits, cashback, and family accounts—the new eSIM service expands Nubank's offerings. Nubank recently announced its entry into the travel sector with the upcoming launch of a “global account” in partnership with European fintech Wise, which will enable Ultravioleta subscribers to make low-fee international money transfers. This eSIM service, part of the travel sector initiative, provides 10GB of data for travelers in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. Users can activate the eSIM via the Nubank app, leveraging infrastructure powered by Gigs. Gigs provides a platform that streamlines the creation of mobile network services through a single API, similar to how Stripe simplifies financial transactions for businesses. “Bundling mobile plans represents a powerful lever for neobanks to turn irregular users into monthly paying subscribers, encourage upgrades to premium features, and create an ecosystem where banking acts as a hub for multiple value-added services,” Gigs co-founder and CEO Hermann Frank told TechCrunch. Calling itself an MVNO could invite extra regulatory oversight. Although banks are already tightly regulated as financial institutions, being classed as a telecommunications company would likely usher in further regulatory obligations. While Nubank is indeed preparing to launch an MVNO service in its domestic Brazil, its travel eSIM service is more straight forward to bring to market due to its partnership with Gigs, as that partner assumes all the regulatory compliance complexities that come with the territory. E-SIM is a growing trend in FinTech. In February, Revolut launched a similar eSIM service for premium subscribers: https://bit.ly/3yzUmyC And last year, Indian neobank Zolve also added mobile networks to its arsenal of services so immigrants can not only have their banking set up before arriving in the U.S., but have a mobile service ready to go on arrival too. Also, in Brazil Nubank would not be the first financial entity to launch its own mobile operator. Banco Inter owns Inter Cel and sells mobile plans to account holders using Vivo's coverage. Is E-SIM going to be a feature of every banking app soon? 

🌎 Say Boa Viagem to Roaming Fees 💸 Nubank, the world’s largest neobank with 100 million customers, has launched its own travel eSIM, powered by Gigs 😍 Nubank's premium customers can now stay connected for free when traveling within Latin America, to the US or Europe, and never have to worry about nasty roaming fees again 🧘♀️ By bundling life's essentials like banking, insurance and telecom into one single hub, the Nubank app provides maximal convenience to users while compounding stickiness 📈 We are proud to support Nubank in leading the convergence of banking and telecom, and it will be exciting to see who will follow suit. Stay tuned 💡

In the latest episode of Light Reading's podcast, Gigs’ co-founder and CEO, Hermann Frank, discusses: 🚗 Why, until Gigs emerged, launching your own wireless service felt like assembling a car yourself instead of just buying it from the dealership. 🥇 How we developed the world’s first telecom operating system that enables companies to launch their own branded mobile plans. 📈 Why bundling phone plans with one’s existing product is the secret weapon to drive stickiness, create additional value for end-users through connectivity, while simultaneously unlocking new recurring revenue streams. 🎧 Tune into the episode below to learn more about how branded phone plans are a true game changer for tech-enabled businesses.

A big welcome to Glenn Lurie, former CEO of AT&T Mobility, who has joined Gigs as Senior Advisor, helping us scale the most comprehensive connectivity operating system in the world. 🚀 Few people understand the dynamics of embedded connectivity like Glenn. During his nearly three decade tenure at AT&T he played a key role in: 📱 Ushering in the smartphone era by leading AT&T's negotiations with Apple for the first iPhone 🥇 Spearheading AT&T's work to connect tablets, cars, smart cities, and consumer electronics to wireless networks Head over to Light Reading to learn more about how Glenn will support us in enabling even more technology companies to launch their own wireless service. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gMdUK9T5

Ever wanted to apply your engineering skills to a problem no-one has ever touched before? 💡 We sat down for 🍦 un gelato al limone 🍋 with full-stack developer Kamala - Francesca Ida Rocci to discuss: 🚀 How we are unleashing the full power of phone plans in modern tech ecosystems 🔬 Which problems excite her at work and what she is currently working on 😍 What she loves about coding and the engineering culture at Gigs To read the full interview, head over to the interview on our blog 'Switchboard'. P.S. If you would like to join our team transforming telecom, check out our Careers page (gigs.com/careers)

To launch and operate an MVNO, you need to source and integrate dozens of tools and services into your platform. Right? Wrong! Switch to Gigs and enjoy the simplest and most flexible implementation on the planet, providing everything you need to run your MVNO seamlessly 😍 Upgrade your current MVNO tech stack to our telecom operating system, which includes everything from wholesale, tax, and analytics to carrier of record, so you have peace of mind and can focus on growing your service 📈 "Gigs is the real deal. They are the first in the industry to integrate the entire telecom value chain into one platform. Encompassing wholesale connectivity, OSS/BSS, MVNE, and payments, Gigs helps MVNOs operate in a highly efficient manner. This is the future of telecom." - Glenn Lurie, former CEO of AT&T Mobility. For more info, check out gigs.com/mvno-in-a-box