Yes, I am reversing my decision and placing Global Verge back on the MLM Scam Alert List. I was wrong! I have no problem admitting when I feel I’ve had the wool pulled over my eyes. After receiving numerous e-mails, and phone calls asking more questions than answers, we decided to dig a little deeper into some of the events which have transpired since our October 20th post, where we called Global Verge a legitimate MLM company.
Since our past post we have received some very disturbing updates. We also have gone back and listened to three very important Global Verge calls.
The first call was dated September 24, 2009, where Valerie the PR rep for Global Verge makes the following announcement.
Global Verge will be definitively activating the Cell Service in week of October 19th.
The second call dated October 29th. Ted Robbins once again stated “Next Week” we will be launching one of two of the new cell carriers.
And the third call dated November 5th, where Ted and Mark both announced “it will be soon” maybe next week (Yet next week never comes).
So we have gone from DEFINITIVELY launching the cell cervice in the week of October 19th, to who knows when we will launch Buzzirk’s Global Mobile 1 wireless services?
So, after researching several new pieces of information we have come up with a set of questions that ALL Global Verge, Buzzirk Mobile, and Global Mobile 1 reps should be asking. (some of which could show a track record of unethical behavoir on the part of Ted Robbins, Mark Petschel and maybe some of the founding distributors of Universal Tel-Tech, E-Verge, Global Verge, Buzzirk, Global Mobile 1 or whatever other name these folks have operated under.
1. Why didn’t Mark Petschel’s company Universal TelTech get off the ground. Especially since they seem to have attracted over 8600 reps?
“UTT – Universal Tel-Tech – This was supposed to be a revolutionary “high tech” company. They recruited almost all “heavy hitters” in pre-launch, people who wanted to be well positioned when the company launched. They all paid $225 to join, but the company folded before actually launching. 8,600 name, address, phone, (some fax and email).”
Additional information (original location)
Universal TelTech Info
Letter From the Founder & President
2. What’s the real Story behind why E-Verge Reps did not get their commissions? Has Ted Robbin’s and Mark Petschel actually filed a lawsuit against Kevin Sipe formerly founder of iGlobal Inc. to recover over $100,000 in purportedly stolen funds or is this just a ploy to keep from paying the former E-Verge reps?
3. Why is the new GlobalMobilei.com website using massive amounts of the same content from ZebraGSM.com website. Does Global Verge or Buzzirk have agreements with Freedom Wireless Corporation owned in part by TMT Capital Corporation? More News
Global Mobile Coverage Map and ZebraGMS Coverage Map
Global Features and Zebra Features
4. Why would an Ethical company tell their reps to have their iPhone customers to “unlock” their iPhone’s” aka “jailbraking”when this will void the iPhone warranty of the iPhone and may be seen as an illegal act? Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
5. Why is Global Verge suing Zer01 Mobile, instead of Buzzirk Mobile? The Global Verge Distributors were told all agreements were between Buzzirk and Zer01, and GLobal Verge had marketing agreements with Buzzirk. This was one of the big reasons given for Zer01 compaining about Global Verge reps being out of compliance. Review Complaint
It is because of these outstanding questions, I have decided I was wrong and premature to move Global Verge from the MLM Scam Alert Category, and have instructed the team to move them back until future notice.
I still believe in the Global Verge distributors. However, I can’t take a chance someone will read my October 20th post and join a company with unethical motives.
Living An Epic Adventure,
We do have technologies that are ready now and will be released shortly that are going to shock the WORLD!! 
sending...
I just checked the two coverage maps and they are not the same. Maybe they changed it in response to your comments.
Chuck,
The GSM maps when placed inside of PhotoSHop and made transparent, then slid on top of the other, are just about as close as you can get. Personally I don't care about just the maps. I care about honest answers to all questions.
When the same thing keeps happening over and over, there is an issue.
Did you like the recorded call with unlimited everything including over 200 countries??
The two maps represent two different types of coverage GSM and CDMA. There are alot of coverage areas that do have the same service area, and there are also some of the same areas that do not have service. If you look at ATT site u will see one of the maps, If you look at T-Mobile u will see the other. The technology at Global verge will work in either coverage area. I believe if u will continue to monitor the global verge site you will see that it will emerge not only as a viable Network Marketing Company, but also as a full telecommunications carrier. Their Voip Program is currently up and enrolling very pleased users. I believe in Global Verge and think that EVERYONE should either get involved or wait and see what the end results are before you put them down.
Juanitta,
The GSM maps form both sites are what we are referring. And, I find it funny, no one has questioned any of the other pages. We either have plagiarism or a strategic partnership.
If it's plagiarism, then it's wrong. If it's a strategic partnership, then time will tell on whether TeleVarus or Global Verge has the better compensation plan. And, right now my vote would be with TeleVerus.
Troy they let their trademark for global verge lapse from march 13th – sept 1st…info i obtained from US trademark and patent office tess system…its public record. WOW !
"Fool me once, shame on you! Fool me twice, shame on me!" Fool me three times…Damn, that must be some good kool-aid!
I think you will find it an excellant kool-aid when all the sugar finally gets blended in. Good things come to those who are patient. It takes time to put together the intricate parts of a SOLID business. Have you ever noticed that when something is about to change the traditional way of doing something that is is almost always attacked; People as a whole do not like change, that is my belief as to why people are posting things that they really don't have ALL the information on to make an INTELLIGENT Decision. Stay tuned to see the final results. If you are looking for a home in network marketing, it is my belief that this home will be built of stone and will be standing when all else is not. Have a Terrific Day!
Juanitta,
I truly hope you are right. However, how long does it take? this has been going on in one form or another since the 1990s, and thousands of distributors who paid good money to join, recruiting others into the game, have never seen a product or service yet. Not only that, some distributors never were paid their commissions.
Do you think it is fair, to keep launching new companies, not paying the distributors form the old company, and pretend it was ALWAYS someone else who causes the problems? Leadership 101… Give your team the credit for the success, and YOU the leader take responsibilities for the failures.
You make a great point about CHANGE. However, have you ever noticed, when change is about to take place inside the tech arena, one of the big boys buy the company with the idea and makes it their own? have you done the research to see NONE of this is new? And, have you read the Acceptable use Policies of the carrier you are using?
The myth you quote about "people not liking change" is not correct. If that was true, President Obama would not be in office today. People don't mind change as long as there is a legitimate reason to change.
I'm still having an issue, with understanding why people will want to pay additional money above and beyond their current wireless bill, to be a part of some new service? And on top of that, may have to pay a monthly membership fee with an MLM company also.
People are looking for ways to cut their monthly cash outlay, not at to it.
Juanitta, how long do you suggest everyone wait? 5 years? Because that's about how long Petschel and Co. have been pulling this garbage, Biz Buzz, the Everge, and now going on over a quarter of the year with Global Verge. And by the way, EXACTLY what is "about to change the traditional way of doing something?" What is GV offering that's so revolutionary? There simply isn't anything there. While you've been waiting, others have been building businesses elsewhere, and making serious money.
Jaunitta
please go shove your head in an oven! your a scab that needs to be removed. Stop peddling your BS here. Most likely you are working for GV to help keep the scam going! Scum of the earth stealing peoples money. Taking their soul. Like the grim reaper of MLM. You will go to hell like the rest of the GV crue. Damn you!!!!
Tro Bravo! I knew you could do it. And it only took a week since i asked. Your on top agian bud! But i know you dont care what people think. either Kudos my friend.
Christos,
I fully understand and empathize with your frustration. However, I did edit out some of your emotions in this post.
Troy,
Have you looked at the new Televerus website? It's another clone of the Zebra site. Are all these folks dipping into the same bucket?
Rod
Rod,
Sadly, it looks like several of the companies are using the same Tier 2 carrier for their back-end services. This could really make for a great show down as the end of the year rolls end.
By the time this is over, we may see WOW or FDI take the lead in this MLM Wireless War. We are going back over the orginal players and looking at some new ones to get folks up to date.
Living An Epic Adventure,
Troy
The bad thing, in my opinion, about WOW and liberty international is the binary payout. Granted they have a product available for purchase, but for the rep…..I am not sure this is a win-win situation.
Mike,
I'll be doing a post on WOW and Liberty first of the week. Although I am not a fan of Binary plans, I do know some folks do well with them.
Living An Epic Adventure,
Troy
Wow Mobile binery has 8 legs wide !!!, pay's tripple at the top with the big boy pack, pays 100% to unlimited levels on everyone, now again 100% on everyone to unlimited levels, you cant pay any more than that!…(80% back to the reps, don't forget the charity http://www.libertykidz.org ), this software is documented and proven to pay more money in the shortest period of time than any other program in network marketing history "proven"…combine that with refer 3 get it free, now your customers are building your team to get FREE…Who is going to quit FREE? its like a Ferarri running on jet fuel.. We all work hard…Join WOW and work smart…wishing you all the best out there
This coming week, I will be doing deep post on WOW/Liberty International. And, it should be made clear to folks, in my original post, I did not say much pro or negative about these companies. My concern was on the founder Randy Jeffers. Having invested in connecting with Randy, I can say listening to him share about the rise and fall of Destiny has given me more info to share.
Stay tuned to the new post. We will cover several issues surrounding there history and future.
Living An Epic Adventure,
Troy
Don't forget about Lightyear Wireless Troy! They are the ONLY MLM company that actually owns their own wireless customer. They provision, support, and bill actual wireless customers. They are also the only company paying real monthly commissions on actual WIRELESS phone bills. They are also the only TRUE MVNO Wireless MLM company. All the others (WOW, FDI, etc) are doing WiFi/VOIP knock off plans on top of other carriers wireless service. Lightyear is backed by a 16 year old telecommunications company. They have an 80,000 square foot facility, 200+ employees, and their CEO is the chairman of Comptel (http://www.comptel.org).
On top of all that Lightyear offers unlimited calling, text, and data on a top CDMA network for $59.99 a month. No contracts, no credit checks.
If you ask me, not one of these pretender companies come close to being able to offer the complete package Lightyear does.
Concerned MLMer were you on the call when David Manning made that statement and what he was referring to? I'm guessing not, I was. There are a lot of changes taking place within TraVerus that are coming to fruition. David's statement of being embarrassed had nothing to do with TeleVerus but with our new program (TraVerus Outlet Stores) not being ready when promised to reps (we missed the Nov. 1 launch date). As for TeleVerus we offer an unlimited everything plan text data mobile voip with wifi calling where available on top of a major UTMS network for $59.99 a month no credit checks.
I'm a bit confused…You, Concerned MLMer, must have a lot of time on your hands. I've been scrolling thru Troy Dooly's posts the past couple of days only because of my involvement with WOW Mobile, and I see you have posted numerous comments yourself . Here's where i have an issue with you…3 weeks ago you stated that you are an advocate of the MLM industry and have no agenda with any other MLM company. You like protecting people from MLM scams. But on several occasions (like the one above) you tout the hell out of Lightyear Wireless. Now, who are you crapping?? My first reply yesterday (even thou I was only guessing) was dead on. I had guessed you were with another MLM phone company by the tone of your comments. If you are a rep with Lightyear say so. That's why my name is Proud Liberty Rep. If you are not associated with Lightyear, than what the hell are you wasting your time on this web. Oh, excuse me, I forgot…you like to express your thought for the good of Man Kind! Time to get a life!
Proud Liberty Rep,
I know you are not talking to me directly, but I want to state, I understand where you are coming from. When a perosn loves what they do, and have no hidden agenda, then they should not fear hiding behind pen names.
Even when I disagree with a person's stance on an issue, I respect them more when they share who they are.
Thank you for coming and checking out our community.
Living An Epic Adventure,
Troy
P.S. Although I am with an MLM in a very tight and small niche, I am retiring from actively building come 2010, so there will be no question of conflict of interest.
I agree Lightyear Rocks!! great company great leaders!
I doubt it will be FDI. They are bleeding reps. The problem with FDII is that the plan and the technology are complicated and the GICell phone itself is a 3 year-old outdated model. There is a total absense of customer service.The addition of FDII has hurt rather than helped FDI. If people are mainly interested in selling telecom there are much better choices, as you are forced to pay for FDI's other expensive services in order to access the telecom products. Some key FDI reps are looking for greener pastures and a large number of reps have already left because of disappointment over the direction FDI has taken. I think there was a major lack of due diligence in their deal with Kuba. They seem to have purchased some prime "swampland in Florida". (No offense to your home State!)
Rod,
This is sad news. With FDI's background and solid business model before the phones I was really hoping to see them get through the hype phase.
Troy,
I understand you will be able to use the service with an iPhone that is locked or unlocked, so this should take care of that concern.
Casper,
This brings up an interesting point. iPhones can connect to wifi services so the Global Verge GSM network might work with an iPhone. But… This would mean the person who owns the iPhone would need to add to their monthly cell service costs. And since right now ALL cell services at GV are only available to "Dealers" the iPhone owner would also need to join the company.
Now seriously, if you are already paying around $100 per month for your iPhone service with AT&T why would you want to add the additional costs?
Living An Epic Adventure,
Troy
Boy, I sure hope they aren't using this ZebraGSM. Info on their "potential product" goes back to November of 2008. A year later and they don't even have the ability to order from their website.
Actually, come to think of it, this sounds like the perfect fit for Global Verge!
Concerned MLMer,
If they truly are using ZebraGDM, then they are using the same service as TeleVerus seems to be using. Which I find funny, since I have been told Steve Lewis the former CEO of GV is now with TeleVerus.
This is better than any soap opera coming out of New York or Hollywood.
Troy,
Steve Lewis may have joined TraVerus as a Rep…..I have never seen his name or heard it mentioned as being over TeleVerus in any capacity.
@_emay,
I have heard he landed there. But I have not followed up.
Concerned MLMer,
I have Lightyear down for next week. I have been in contact with several of their top leaders and have pulled our research. They have weathered some storms and come out rocking.
Troy,
Take a closer look at Televerus. If you notice on the many Traverus/Televerus blogs out there they have yet to launch their product and their own CEO is quoted as saying he's "embarrassed" about the whole thing.
Looks like another scapegoat for the Global Verge scammers! Can't wait to see what new name they launch their next "revolutionary" wireless product when this latest attempt fades into the background.
You're right, this really is like a soap opera.
Hmmm, I wonder why?….Anyone remember the name Steve Lewis? Stay away.
Concerned MLMer were you on the call when David Manning made that statement and what he was referring to? I'm guessing not, I was. There are a lot of changes taking place within TraVerus that are coming to fruition. David's statement of being embarrassed had nothing to do with TeleVerus but with our new program not being ready when promised. As for TeleVerus, I happen to have my TeleVerus phone as I type it's an Nokia E63 and we also offer Nokia E71 unlocked GSM phones which you can order today from any agent's website. Another thing you are wrong on, we are our own carrier, we as agents are paid monthly everytime a customer pays us meaning TeleVerus for service. You see we as agents are given wholesale pricing on all of our products and the consumer pays retail and we as agents are paid 90% of the difference. For example using TeleVerus in this example if a customer purchases a mobile voip product, everytime they pay the monthly bill the agent is paid 90% of the difference between the wholesale and retail prices up front. But that's not all you see that customers monthly usage also generates BV that flows thorugh our 3d compensation plan. It would be best if you got your facts straight before speaking on something you know nothing about.
Lets face it, the American public wont pay any monthly autoships $39.95 + and $59.95 +mo… tot over $100-120+ mo when they can go to http://www.wow-mobile-phone.com and get it all for FREE after refer 3….No monthly Phone Bill ! NO Autoship/fees scam…like we see here. Get Unlimited data on a VOIP phone, Wi-Fi tether..VOIP is were tech is going, WOW has Clear Wi-Max 3= FREE too!…were Data can be moved @ 4g, Video Phones etc. These other companies wont last when prices for telecom fall and their products are outdated…
WOW is 10yrs strong…no debt, established….I have looked at Wireless mlm from all angles…payout plans, marketing, future security, products etc etc. WOW MOBILE is the one to be with. Hope this answers every ones questions…FREE!!! wow's video says all !
I'm Gettin Free,
This is one of the points I keep trying to get through to folks. So far most of the MLM Wireless companies are not SAVING the end user any money. Which means these companies are not offering a product or service which can sustain itself in the general public.
However, if GV is turning their distributors into "Retail Dealers" and allowing them to open retail outlets in shopping malls (especially during the Christmas season), then personal sales could be good.
Troy,
I really think you need to contact someone at Lightyear Wireless. They have had the ability for their reps to earn FREE wireless credits since they launched their wireless in July of 2008. For every 2 reps you refer you get $50 off your bill! Refer 4 = $100, 6 = $150, $8 = $200.
Lightyear is also the only company that actually has a solid wireless infrastructure (200 employees, 80,000 square foot facility, experienced telecom leadership, etc).
The post will be up this next week.
One problem, WOW Mobile has terrible service. Horrendous . Ask any WOW rep, Are you calling me from my wow phone? Answwer will be ..well no i haven't ported the # yet or some lame excuse about updates. Phone never rang and occasionally called out even when connected wifi!
Problem with you guys is you keep saying dont focus on product as much as the business plan and making money. It always make great money get it for FREE. Never we have crystal clear service, it works better then this one or that one. Always a hype filled quick money attention grabbing statement. Never , by the way our customer service is closed on weekends. or dosent answer the phone until you actually call 5 times and stay on hold for 20 min. never hear that do ya. Well that is what WOW is, I experienced it first hand, been there done that. save your time and money just stick with your current carrier. Let me guess Troy you havent gotten your phone yet? lol
ExBuzzRep,
Great comment. But it brings up a question.
1. Hasn't WOW made it clear, they are still in Beta (which is why they are not seeling to the general public yet), and weekly, and sometimes daily are bringing out technical updates?
Now like you I want a product or service I can believe in. But when a company beta tests live with their field force there are bound to be issues. As a matter of fact I am leading a beta test program with my company right now, and daily we are updating the website, changing pricing and adding new marketing collateral for our beta team.
The question we should be asking is… Which company(s) will truly have anything unique that is not already available through one of the international carriers?
As you and I both know, if people are not focused on the products, then they will not realize someone else has already providing a product in our niche.
As for my phone… Stop peaking in my mailbox
It is due in this week…
That's because WOW operates as a "Virtual Company"! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is MLM code for "we don't have any money and can't afford a real office and real employees." WOW is a complete joke. What kind of MLM company doesn't even allow an outside customer to place a retail order on their rep's website? Instead you have to pay a $25 fee, contact a rep, place the order through them (so the WOW rep has to have a credit card processing machine) then you have buy your own phone. They don't even supply real wireless service, it's just VOIP. If you want wireless you STILL have to go to an actual wireless company. All smoke and mirrors.
Concerned MLMer,
You make a valid point. And in more cases than not, I think you hit it on the head. However, we are now in the 21 century, and Tim Farriss wrote a book called "The Four Hour Workweek" where he shares how he runs a virtual business cash flowing millions a year. Liberty has been in business close to 10 years as a Virtual company, and they have never missed a commission payment.
On the other hand we both know of companies with offices, who miss commission payments. Look what happened to Local Ad Link. Backed by a multi-million dollar parent company, and still missed commission payments. Had to sell to ZuVita. GV, not only missed commission payments as a Virtual company, they missed and are still missing commissions with an office.
Of course in that situation, I am sure it is ALL the commission software, that is causing the problems.
WOW's in Beta Testing, the phone has many 3g network upgrades and is good phone , Liberty Intl has "many" top VOIP engineers as well as google engineers, we get upgrades every 2 days!. The data transfer is blazing fast, Wi-Fi range is Huge !, Sorry you left !. WOW Mobile ARE the leaders in Mobile VOIP . ALL mobile phones will be DATA calls very soon…data is were the phone market is going. Its all Data in Japan. So while you throw rocks at Liberty Intl doing ground breaking technological advances that other carriers will be saying how can we do that ?..it will take them years and millions…they have already missed the boat ! ( that why the big 4 are coming to WOW …google as well) and know it too!. With refer 3 get it FREE plan Liberty Intl is company is designed to be stream lined, cost efficient company, wait till the price drops for service next year (read: Nov Forbes mag) and your all squeezed out of the market with your non VOIP phone ( & high overhead / Prices ) that won't download, transfer larger files. WOW is the birth of the next Giant, and they have the tech to prove it…now go laugh at majic jack…same deal…except the big 4 don't know how to do VOIP on mobile at all !. WOW is the MLM Wireless company of the next decade (offering FREE) with the fast VOIP data technology, and google collecting it. google want your data. Information is King !, not your cdma/3g phone they are all now obsolete, and so is any mlm company pushing them. Now 4g is coming video phones, and hand held computers. Please order your funeral arrangements for mlm wireless( cdma/3g) company's & phones, that are not going to VOIP on mobile…while we tweak to perfection…your becoming a fossil. Look 1 year ahead in this ever changing tech landscape…and see your out of business…think about your future..JOIN WOW "Let the revolution begin" http://www.wow-mobile-phone.com. Its time to call your Teams and advise the big dog is on the porch…are you hanging ?. Troy take a look at the Mobile Wireless future. Its VOIP & data !
yeah well,
I can't say I've heard too many good things about lightyear from another person who's been in the telecom industry for 17 years.
And he's not pitching.
Global Talk Smart launch has not been a soap opera. Customer service seems to be working.Now,can not argue that the mobile launch is like a soap.success2u
Buzzirk Bryan,
Respectfully, WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING? Changing the name and rebranding does not make it any less of a soap opera. Time will tell how it works out, but I have to stand by the statement this is better than a soap opera. Although, it could run a close second to Dukes of Hazzards.
To all the new kool aide drinkers…this is the worst company launch in history…why would you even want to be a part of it ?, when other good company's are at your feet, You all need MLM Counseling, to handle your hurts, pain, and addiction to kool aide…get therapy…the only one making money is global group doing the hot air tour with a 15-20k downline…they are making residuals off the kool aide kids…were is the next poney show ?…Troy perhaps you should go and check out the next kool aide cult jamboree ?
Wireless 101: The American public will not pay any monthly autoship $39.95 + $59.95 + mo… tot over $100-120+ mo, when they can go to http://www.wow-mobile-phone.com and get it all for FREE (after refer 3)….No monthly Phone Bill EVER ! NO Autoship/fees Scam…like we see here. (That is 401k money! it adds up) Get Unlimited data (no cap) on a VOIP phone, FREE Wi-Fi tether to Computers saving more money !..VOIP is were tech is going, WOW has Clear Wi-Max 3 = FREE too!…were Data can be moved @ 4g Speeds, Video Phones etc. These other companies will not last when prices for Wireless fall and their products are already expensive & outdated…Also GV Opt out ! stop your Autoship ! Stop them ripping you off !…Join WOW Mobile and smile over turkey…don't be one!
I'm gettin Free,
This is something I have been saying from day one. Thank you for keeping it the main issue.
By the way, I appreciate what you are doing, but I hope you are wrong again about this company for the sake of all the people putting in a lot of hardwork to make this happen.
In regards to the commission payouts, they have released the breakdown and the majority of the commission does go to the seller….ie on a $59.00 unlimited plan with data,,,,,Total commission equals $12.00/ month…..$8.40 to the seller and 3.60 into upline compensation
I believe 1.80 is divided out among 9 levels so that would be .20 / rep through 9 levels….the remaining 1.80 would be broken down among people in the upline at each pin level….first upline diamond, double diamond, triple diamond, etc.
Mike,
I always hope I am wrong in these situations. I would rather see company owners keep the distributor's welfare formost in their minds. Sadly it doesn't happen as much as it should. I am glad to see they are rewarding the seller. This will drive personal volume into the program. However, they need to open the sales to the general public, because based on limited attrition numbers I have seen, they will not make it just selling and reselling to the field. They are not bringing in new distributors at a high enough rate.
Please keep us posted. People need to see both sides of this debate on a regular basis.
Living An Epic Adventure,
Troy
Mike, I understand what you mean about commission, BUT what good is there that you are defending commission structure and payout to the distributors if the company does not release the PRE-PAID MOBILE PRODUCT. What does VOIP or Water Machine or Power Safe or POST PAID has to do with anything. By the time Global Mobile rolls out they PRE_PAID products you would not be able to compete in the market place because of company has launch their services. Let's look at ICC communication launching their service now and offering the products, payplan, and even the opportunity that Global Verge is suppose to launch and those guys are selling the products already with working phone, service and commission. Even Simple Mobile has launch an unlimited Talk for $ 39:99 on the GSM Network. Buzzirk or Global Mobile is just looking to suck the monthly membership fees to pay back their investors and the owners of the company and some top distributors that are with the company.
fees to pay back their investors and the owners of the company and some top distributors that are with the company.
Sounds like MLM to me.
Oh come on, Mike. They have done nothing, zero, to give confidence in their willingness or ability to run a viable operation. Their individual historys are horrible, apparently frought with apparent scams among other sleaze. Furthermore your use of the term "putting in a lot of hardwork" is almost a direct from their content and fact free conference calls. It's garbage.
The truth is GV/Buzzirk/zer01
Have left a trail of destruction in its wake with ever jo blow coming out with wifi/mobile service a bunch of copy cats saying there phones are like what buzzirk didnt have lol. NO real stable products in telecom as far as a new cutting edge product. Most phones already have wifi calling and let me asked you I have a $400 smart phone that has wifi calling and i dont even use the feature. I had my tasted of a mlm wireless company and I am done.
I just watch this comedy channel for a good laugh and tears to see good people following a sad company that is not going to give you a good part time income or a full time income unless you are a heavy hitter that likes getting innocent people new to mlm into the lastest greatest scam.
I thought mlm industry was to help people reach there financial goals not wasted time and money oh by the way 2010 is right around the corner and we wasted time with GV.
Kerry
Semper Fi
Kerry,
I can speak from experience that there ARE some really great leaders still in MLM. They are hard to find, but just like Troy, there are some good ethical people in the industry that really do know what it means to be an great leader.
I'm sorry for your experience. I share your pain and frustration, and i wish the collective pain could be reciprocated upon the inflictors. Its even more sick IMO how there are people that have been a part of GV since June and have SEEN all the destruction and deceit, yet continue to convince their teams to stay because they're getting pretty little checks still. They are just as bad as the GV Jefes.
Troy,
I'm a former GV rep. Since mid-July, I have looked at EVERY MLM Wireless company.
Lightyear is solid but definitely not a viable retail product. No smartphones for their Prepaid Sprint plan (which is why I originally found Buzzirk attractive), and no Unltd Intl plan. FDI- Well, you covered that one already.
WOW Mobile- Although I am now a Wow Mobile rep, I am not actively marketing the service. They continue to make updates for the tech side of things that have continuously improved the service, but there are still coverage issues (a result of the carrier they chose). Once they switch networks and have the coverage issue solved, I will feel totally comfortable marketing retail. All the people I have recruited and continue to recruit are FULLY aware of the positives and negatives of the Beta version of Wow Mobile. The refer 3, it's FREE idea is awesome and will IMO make Wow the king.
Your MLM brother,
Mike
WOW Mobile Mike,
Great post. I think you hit it on the head, when you share how you keep everything transparent and let your new team members know you are still in the beta phase.
This is how it should always be done during pre-launches and launches of new technologies. Being with a company who is on the cutting edge of anything is exciting.
Living An Epic Adventure,
Troy
Wow Mobile Mike,
You might want to take another look at Lightyear. They will have 4 smart phones for their Pre-paid plan very soon (HTC Hero, Blackberry Curve, Blackberry Tour, and others: http://www.livehuddle.com/event/client.php?event_…
Also, you are incorrect, Lightyear does have an unlimited plan: Unlimited Calling, Text, AND Data for $59.99 a month! Crystal clear 3G/4G nationwide network! No hype, no hoops, no wifi/fake wireless, just real high quality wireless service at an affordable price!
And Lightyear also offers the ability to earn FREE wireless credits to pay your bill with and/or share them with customers! For every 2 reps you refer you get $50 off your bill!
Hope that clears things up for you!
I think he was saying Lightyear doesn't have an unlimited INTERNATIONAL plan. They don't, but if you read the fine print from all these other companies that boast about it, you'll see that they don't really either. What I like about Lightyear, is they aren't sensationalizing their service to make it more than it really is. No hype. There are cheaper deals out there, but their pricing is competitive, and they've done everything they said they would do, and I have to say, the compensation plan is lucrative. The one thing they can say that no one else can say, they have a viable product, at a competitive price, and they take care of their reps, and produce everything they say they will.
One thing I find interesting is that all this hype has been creating around price but when you actually look at the plans companies like GV and WOW say they offer/will offer they really aren't as low as everyone thinks. And is price the most important thing? Maybe to some but take a step back and look at the big picture. AT&T and Verizon have around 150 million to 160 million customers between them and neither has an unlimited everything plan for under $100 yet they keep their customer base. My opinion is that today's wireless customers is more concerned about call quality and reliability of service. As more people today use their cell phone as their main source of communication it is vital that their service offer the best quality as possible.
That's why you see companies like AT&T and Verizon grabbing a majority of the market. There is a small sector for the poor credit people who are going to companies like MetroPCS/Cricket. These will be the same types attracted to the WOW product. From what I hear (since you can't even order a phone from their website and test it out) their call quality is terrible. That's probably because it relies 100% on VOIP. Having used VOIP for 6 years now I can tell you that it is NOT as reliable as people think – especially over a mobile broadband/wifi connection!
This is why I see companies like Verizon and AT&T coming out ahead in the long run because they have the ability to provide the best quality for their customer because they have the best technology. I believe you get what you pay for and while I do think we'll see some lowering of cost by the big boys to create a nice balance, I don't think it's going as low as people think. JMO.
Crickett uses Verizon's towers and from what I'm hearing Verizon is not doing as well as you think. All major carriers are hurting which is the reason they are dropping prices. Tmobile currently offers unlimited voice and text for 49.99. Now with that being said if a person has a smartphone they have to pay two prices phone service plus data so unlimited phone 49.99 unlimited data 24.99 added together $75 plus fees………TeleVerus unlimited mobile voip with 3g data plan $59.99 you do the math $75 plus fees or $59.99 and that includes wireless internet text messaging and mobile voip the whole nine unlimited everything.
I believe you are wrong about Cricket. Can you please point us to some type of documentation supporting what you just said? MetroPCS has their own towers, and I would assume Cricket probably does too in their limited areas. Also, profits for major carriers might be down a bit, but they are not hurting. Verizon has 80 Million customers, easily dwarfing everyone else. Wow's offering sounds good, if you compare price alone. People want quality, wich VoIP over mobile data is far off. The point is, there are lots of cheaper deals out there, but for whatever reason, ATT and Verizon still have the most customers, and they still charge more. There are plenty of companies offering the same price, including Boost Mobile, for $50. They have no where near the customers of Verizon, Sprint, ATT or TMobile.
Hello e-Associates,
It has been a very long weekend here at Corporate. As you know we have been expecting to have our GlobalMobile1 site up so that you and your customers can begin placing orders for service. Obviously the site is still not active.
I wanted to give you an update so that you would know exactly where we are. There are two things that have been holding us up:
1. A transaction key is required in order to activate our merchant account for the site.
2. We have been programming the codes that activate each of the six plans that you and your customers will be able to purchase from the CDMA/GSM site. This is a very complicated process and has taken longer than expected. .
Another complication is that we got to this point during the weekend and our vendors are not open on the weekend. Our plan is to have all merchant and programming issues resolved today. Then we will test and tweak our sites on Tuesday. We expect to announce on our Tuesday night call that we are live.
Sincerely,
Ted Robbins, President
Global Verge
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http://globalverge.s3.amazonaws.com/…111709_96K… Did you hear the latest call?? They gave us their Holiday hours. ( Do you Care?) Then they tell us about their new Mandy name GIA!!! (Do you CAre??) Ted already made a scam video showing us how it worked. He is so excited about GIA?? "It is really CLOSE" Maybe by DEC. 1st. His words not mine. "We are going to WRAP GIA with our VOIP phones" Different accents PLEASE lets be real. BETA testing canada "will have canada up some times??? They are not sleeping because they are trying very hard to stay ahead of the LAW. You will have to go to a store location???
Mobile phones??? REBRANDING everything wonder WHY?? again NO LAUNCH are you all surprised???
They say CDMA handsets will be avaliable after the first week?? What week?? You will be able to see a drawing of the new sim card if you go to Baltimore this Saturday. Hurry book this so you can see a drawing of the sim card. This is one of the funniest calls in a long long time as this was their LAUNCH call they had told the field for weeks. Wow A screen saver??
Can we say Koolaide!!! I feel so sad for the ladies who had a good reputation before this have destroyed their names forever. They know who they are.
I saw what happened Global Verge Global Mobile 1 Has bought in to a relatively new MVNO on the GSM and CDMA side the owners name is chris, he was on that call the company agreed to rebrand themselves Global Mobile 1 their name was ACTIVATION KING WIRELESS, and the have about 209,000 customers in florida and georgia on the cdma side and just launched thier gsm MVNO on the 18th, So global verge has bought into a percentage of this company, have heard nothing but good reviews on activaqtion king wireless, I just hope they know what they are partnering with in global verge. I googled them they are all over craigslist, and they have thier own phones and global mobile wants thier logo on those thats the hold up, this is coming from some one at gv thats dealing with activation king wireless everyday.
Candice,
I personally find this very interesting. Let's look at a few important points.
1. If 209,000 customers signed up with Activation King Wireless