StandUp Wireless Extends Unlimited Talk, Text, 5GB of Data to Puerto Rico-based Subscribers

NORCROSS, Ga. - Oct. 6, 2017 - PRLog -- StandUp Wireless, a wireless service provider offering Lifeline Wireless Service to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, today announced that it will extend Unlimited Talk, Text and 5GB of data to Puerto Rico-based subscribers through Dec. 31, 2017 to assist communication needs of those affected by recent natural disasters in the area.

As an immediate response to the effects of Hurricane Irma, StandUp Wireless first announced on Sept. 7, 2017 that it would provide Unlimited Talk/Text and 5GB of data to all StandUp Wireless Puerto Rico-based subscribers for the month of September 2017. Shortly thereafter, Maria, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in almost 90 years, left the entire island of 3.4 million people without power, destroying hundreds of homes and causing severe flooding in its aftermath. Many are still without power and other necessary resources.

"During this difficult time, we extend our thoughts and prayers to the good people of Puerto Rico," said Erwin Ramos, Vice President of Business Development. "We hope this extension of services provides some comfort to our Puerto Rico-based subscribers and helps those affected stay connected with their loved ones during their time of need."

StandUP Wireless is a government supported wireless service provided by Global Connection Inc. of America. StandUP Wireless operates under the authority of your state Public Utility Commission to offer discounted wireless service to qualified, low-income consumers.

Global Connection Inc. of America, dba StandUP Wireless, is a Lifeline Provider.  Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including being able to connect to jobs, family and emergency services. Lifeline is part of the Universal Service Fund. The Lifeline program is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on Tribal lands. Only eligible subscribers may enroll in the program. Proof of eligibility is required. The Lifeline program benefit is limited to one benefit per household, consisting of either wireline or wireless service but not both. Lifeline is non-transferable. Lifeline is a government benefit program, and consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain the benefit can be punished by fine or imprisonment or can be barred from the program  To learn more, visit http://www.standupwireless.com.