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Zer01 Mobile, the MVNE that has been dogged with concerns about its service, said that because of a breach of contract it has cut its business ties with Buzzirk Mobile, which was supposed to distribute the company's service. Zer01 did not specify in what way the contract had been breached.
The company also sought to address questions that have arisen about its business and technology. Recent reports by IDG News Service have raised concerns about the viability of Zer01's service offering as well as the business practices of marketing firm Global Verge, which owns Buzzirk.
"Overall, there were a number of news articles and blogs that misreported a lot of the facts about each company and its services," Zer01 spokesman Ron Dresner said in a statement. Dresner confirmed the veracity of the press release to FierceWireless.
Zer01 said the business dealings of Global Verge don't reflect on Zer01, and that the two companies are separate entities. The company also said "questions about Zer01 Mobile's patent-pending technology in the news are totally unfounded and motivated by marketplace competitors. Any visit to the patent office will prove Zer01 Mobile's VMC technology registration." Zer01 added that it cannot release information about its business partners, following questions about what carriers will support the company's VoIP-based technology (neither AT&T Mobility or T-Mobile USA--the country's two nationwide GSM carriers--are working with Zer01).
Finally, Zer01 said it planned to defend its "reputation and integrity," possibly with legal action.
Zer01 has promised a mobile virtual network enabler service that could support unlimited wireless voice and data service via mobile VoIP technology running over an unnamed carrier's GSM network.
For more:
- see this release
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Comments
Posted by Mike Papadopoulos | August 13, 2009 - 12:17pm
I knew it!! I knew it!! I knew it!! I've been saying this for a couple months!!! I even wrote a blog called "Ben Piilani throws Global Verge and Buzzirk under the bus" at http://90recruits.blogspot.com/2009/07/ben-piilani-throws-global-verge-and.html
Posted by Shadow | August 13, 2009 - 5:23pm
Zer01 couldn't deliver - blames bad press on GV and Buzzirk. Oh by the way Ron Dresner with Dennis PR Group works for Piilani - Piilani couldn't stand the heat so he severed the ties before anyone found him out. 30 to 50,000 reps wanted phones and piilani couldn't deliver. His contract with VOX is only for 50k lines. Piilani didn't just screw Global Verge he screwed 50,000 Global Verge Reps. Vox and Pervasip stock dropping like a rock. Have they been scammed by Piilani.
Posted by YOUNG | August 13, 2009 - 8:57pm
ALL THE REPS THAT SIGN UP WITH GLOBAL VERGE AND BUZZIRK MOBILE WE NEED TO GET AN ATTORNEY AND FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND NOTIFY THE FCC ABOUT FRAUD AND WHATEVER ELSE WE CAN SUE FOR. THEY OWE ALL THE REPS THEIR MONEY THAT THEY TOOK OUT OF ALL OUR ACCOUNTS AND THEM SOME THIS PRESS RELEASE IS JUST THE PROOF WE NEED TO SUE THE BILLIONARES!!! THIS IS ERON ALL OVER AGAIN BUT THIS TIME THE STOCK HOLDERS ARE SMARTER BABY!!!
Posted by YOUNG | August 13, 2009 - 8:58pm
ALL THE REPS THAT SIGN UP WITH GLOBAL VERGE AND BUZZIRK MOBILE WE NEED TO GET AN ATTORNEY AND FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND NOTIFY THE FCC ABOUT FRAUD AND WHATEVER ELSE WE CAN SUE FOR. THEY OWE ALL THE REPS THEIR MONEY THAT THEY TOOK OUT OF ALL OUR ACCOUNTS AND THEM SOME THIS PRESS RELEASE IS JUST THE PROOF WE NEED TO SUE THE BILLIONARES!!! THIS IS ERON ALL OVER AGAIN BUT THIS TIME THE STOCK HOLDERS ARE SMARTER BABY!!!
Posted by Anonymous | August 14, 2009 - 2:49am
Check this out: http://buzzirkclassaction.blogspot.com/
Posted by Anonymous | August 14, 2009 - 3:23am
If you were stupid enough to ignore all the warnings about GV/Zer01 being a scam, I seriously doubt you are smart enough to sue and win any money.
Posted by Post Paid MVNO VP | August 14, 2009 - 8:19am
Nice scam...Global Verge has said it signed up 40,000 people, who have paid at least $70 in initial fees and $40 a month for back office services, to a program for selling the service to end-users. Global Verge recently said it would start paying commissions to those sales people on Aug. 10, after delays.
Posted by Anonymous | August 14, 2009 - 12:54pm
Why is GV still recruiting heavy and Pervasip stock still strong in spite of this report???
Posted by John@FDI | August 14, 2009 - 6:14pm
FDI is paying and growing
Phones were released today
We are in 63countries and have been in the industry for 16yrs
Be glad to have any former global verge reps on the team
http://www.fdigoesinternational.com/john
Posted by Anonymous | August 16, 2009 - 6:33pm
This is unfortunate. On a positive note Proxycomm is waiving the $35 yearly start up fee for this year for any Buzzirk distributor that would like to become a Proxycomm distributor. It's only for this month. To sign up or for more info. visit www.goproxycomm.com/acosta
Posted by Anonymous | August 17, 2009 - 11:45pm
Sad to hear...bottom line you have to do your due diligence and research! 5linx is documented and has proven track record. INC 500 company 4 years in a row! nuff said! Documentation beats conversation anyday!
www.talkizcheapglobal.com
Posted by Len Clements | August 21, 2009 - 11:50pm
We've done some extensive investigation into Global Verge (Buzzirk Mobile) and their previous incarnations (they were called e-Verge and BizBuzz back on '06 when they promised technology they never delivered).
Here's a link to some archived podcasts with detailed commentary on this soap opera about a train wreck:
http://www.MarketWaveInc.com/radioshow.asp
Len Clements
Founder & CEO
MarketWave, Inc.
Posted by Zer01 Fan | August 25, 2009 - 6:21pm
Wow! The Global verge & Buzzirk Mobile deal totally collapsed, but the phone and it's wonderful future move on. As I find more information about this phone (which appears may be rebranded) I will post information at the following website:
http://www.Televerus.org
(As of 8/25 I am still setting up the site, it may take a few days for it to be live).
Posted by Jeremy | November 10, 2009 - 5:31pm
wow! ive been waiting for months to see if this company was goin to actually work. Everything sounds unbelievable. Why would something like this fail? My brother has been in this since july and he has made a little money. Can someone fill me in on the correct information about this. Does anyone know of REAL MLM companies that are worth your HONEST time and efforts?
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