RadioShack Launches Defense Mobile Service for Veterans, Military Service Members and their Families

FORT WORTH, Texas and WESTPORT, Conn., Nov. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Defense Mobile's new 4G LTE mobile network built exclusively for veterans, military service members and their families is now available at RadioShack locations nationwide. Defense Mobile's branch-specific brands– ARMYmobile, NAVYmobile, AIRFORCEmobile, MARINESmobile and COASTGUARDmobile – are designed to keep members connected to their military family.

Defense Mobile is supported by a 100 percent veteran-staffed Member Care organization. In addition to mobile service, the company offers a set of value-added applications designed to benefit, honor and reward U.S. military service members and veterans for their commitment and service.

As the exclusive national retail partner, RadioShack offers Defense Mobile's branch-branded mobile service exclusively to the 51.6 million members of the U.S. military community, including those currently serving (including active National Guard and Reserve members) at more than 2,500 locations, with a direct shipping option available at other locations. The service will roll out companywide in 2015.

Veterans and military service members can also take advantage of RadioShack's long-running everyday 10 percent military discount program when they come in to purchase Defense Mobile service and phones.

The Phones You Want
The 2,500 stores offering Defense Mobile will carry the latest smartphones from top-selling brands with 1,100 of those stores offering Apple and Samsung devices including the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S5.

• Visit your local RadioShack or radioshack.com/DefenseMobile to find the store nearest to you.
• RadioShack has a variety of R Promise payment options to make sure you get the phone that's best for you.
• Well qualified customers can get the new iPhone 6 for less than $30 per month, plus the data plan

Plans That Fit Your Needs
Defense Mobile has partnered with the nation's fastest, most-reliable and largest network operators to deliver superior 4G LTE mobile services to its members.

• Individual and family plans are available with no annual contracts.
• Individual plans start at $30 per month, with family plans built for two to six members with scalable data and unlimited talk and text starting at $110 per month.

Value-added Apps for Your Convenience
After an in-store validation of military service, Defense Mobile provides value-added applications delivered directly to the mobile device and its members. The pre-loaded or downloadable applications available include:

• miliCASH, a robust mobile banking application with a pre-approved prepaid MasterCard® that delivers military-and-veteran-only cash back rewards at participating merchants nationwide – coming soon.
• miliSOURCE, a powerful application that helps veteran families discover and obtain valuable veteran benefits and services from the VA, States, and Veteran Service Organizations.
• miliMAIL, a free email service providing transitioning military personnel and Defense Mobile Members with a unique email that proudly confirms their affiliation to the branch of service they served

RadioShack is proud to offer the only nationwide mobile service built and supported by veterans to exclusively connect veterans, military service members and their families. Visit your local store for more information.

About RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) is a leading retailer focused on connecting customers with personalized solutions and discovering what's possible through the latest in consumer technology. The company's updated product assortment incorporates national brands, industry-leading private brand products, and in-demand mobile devices from a wide selection of wireless carriers. Customers can shop top brands in headphones and speakers, wearable technology, smart toys and DIY supplies, connected home, power accessories and home entertainment at www.radioshack.com or in store. RadioShack's global retail network includes more than 4,400 company-operated stores in the United States and Mexico and more than 1,200 dealer stores in 25 countries. RadioShack employs approximately 27,000 knowledgeable associates globally to help customers find their technology solution. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit www.radioshackcorporation.com. Find RadioShack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. RadioShack® is a registered trademark licensed by RadioShack Corporation.

About Defense Mobile Corporation

Defense Mobile provides mobile service, smartphones and apps designed to improve the lives of veterans, military service members and their families.  Defense Mobile is a new nationwide 4G mobile service supported by veterans and designed for those who have served. The company offers the most popular smartphones, no annual contract plans, military-and-veteran only cash back rewards and applications that help veterans more easily manage the benefits they have earned. Defense Mobile has secured agreements to run on the largest mobile network operators, including AT&T and Sprint, so that veterans and military families receive superior coverage.

After validation of military service during purchase or activation, members receive both mobile service and value-added applications delivered directly to their mobile devices including: miliCASH, miliSOURCE, and miliMAIL.  miliCASH is a mobile banking app with a pre-approved prepaid MasterCard® that delivers cash back rewards at participating merchants nationwide. miliSOURCE is an app that includes information about veterans' benefits available from the VA, state veterans' departments and veterans' service organization to help our members take advantage of all the benefits they have earned. Members also receive miliMAIL, a free email service that provides transitioning military personnel and Defense Mobile members with an email account that proudly confirms their affiliation to the branch of service they served.

You can learn more about Defense Mobile at defensemobile.com or the service brands at ARMYmobile.com, NAVYmobile.com, AIRFORCEmobile.com, MARINESmobile.com and COASTGUARDmobile.com. 

News Media Contacts:

RadioShack Media Relations, +1-817-415-3300, [email protected]

Defense Mobile Corp, Ed Walters, +1-888-370-8747 Ext 1028, [email protected]

SOURCE RadioShack Corporation

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