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Visible was launched by Verizon on May 10, 2018 without any prior announcement. At launch, the service was only available by invitation only, and at the time, required users to register via the Visible app or its website. Once registered, Visible would send users a SIM card the next day and once installed, can access the network. In addition, only unlocked phones were available to be used at launch.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shieber|first1=Jonathan|last2=Ha|first2=Anthony|title=Verizon stealthily launched a startup offering $40-per-month unlimited data, messaging and minutes|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/10/verizon-stealthily-launched-a-startup-offering-40-per-month-unlimited-data-messaging-and-minutes/|work=TechCrunch|date=May 10, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Dano|first=Mike|title=Verizon funds new 'Visible' app-based provider offering $40/month unlimited|url=https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/verizon-funds-new-visible-app-based-provider-offering-40-month-unlimited|work=Fierce Wireless|date=May 11, 2018}}</ref>
Visible was launched by Verizon on May 10, 2018 without any prior announcement. At launch, the service was only available by invitation only, and at the time, required users to register via the Visible app or its website. Once registered, Visible would send users a SIM card the next day and once installed, can access the network. In addition, only unlocked phones were available to be used at launch.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shieber|first1=Jonathan|last2=Ha|first2=Anthony|title=Verizon stealthily launched a startup offering $40-per-month unlimited data, messaging and minutes|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/10/verizon-stealthily-launched-a-startup-offering-40-per-month-unlimited-data-messaging-and-minutes/|work=TechCrunch|date=May 10, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Dano|first=Mike|title=Verizon funds new 'Visible' app-based provider offering $40/month unlimited|url=https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/verizon-funds-new-visible-app-based-provider-offering-40-month-unlimited|work=Fierce Wireless|date=May 11, 2018}}</ref>


==About Visible==
==About==
Visible is an all-digital wireless carrier in the United States, offering unlimited text, talk, data, and [[Hotspot (Wi-Fi)|hotspot]], on Verizon’s [[4G LTE]] and [[5G NR]] Networks.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2019-09-04|title=6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up for Visible|url=https://clark.com/cell-phones/visible-review/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Clark Howard|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Broida|first=Rick|title=Visible game-changer: $40 per month, no speed cap|url=https://www.cnet.com/how-to/is-verizon-visible-a-good-deal-speed-cap-removed/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=CNET|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Verizon's Visible adds 5G, eSIM support|url=https://www.fiercewireless.com/operators/verizon-s-visible-adds-5g-esim-support|access-date=2021-02-26|newspaper=Fierce Wireless|date=9 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cipriani|first=Jason|title=Visible adds 5G, eSIM, improves Party Pay plan to prepaid service|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/visible-adds-5g-esim-improves-party-pay-plan/|access-date=2021-07-14|website=ZDNet|language=en}}</ref> It is owned by [[Verizon Communications|Verizon]] and was founded in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-16|title=Why isn't Visible a Verizon MVNO?|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-verizon-visible-866025/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Android Authority|language=en-US}}</ref> The service supports [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices.<ref name=":0" /> The service is cheaper than Verizon with the downside being service will be deprioritized if Verizon subscribers in the area are busy on the network, giving Verizon subscribers the faster connection.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Edwards, Whitelock |title=Visible wireless plans guide: coverage, price, and everything you need to know |url=https://www.techradar.com/deals/best-visible-wireless-plans |website=Techradar |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref>
Visible is an all-digital wireless carrier in the United States, offering unlimited text, talk, data, and [[Hotspot (Wi-Fi)|hotspot]], on Verizon’s [[4G LTE]] and [[5G NR]] Networks.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2019-09-04|title=6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up for Visible|url=https://clark.com/cell-phones/visible-review/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Clark Howard|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Broida|first=Rick|title=Visible game-changer: $40 per month, no speed cap|url=https://www.cnet.com/how-to/is-verizon-visible-a-good-deal-speed-cap-removed/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=CNET|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Verizon's Visible adds 5G, eSIM support|url=https://www.fiercewireless.com/operators/verizon-s-visible-adds-5g-esim-support|access-date=2021-02-26|newspaper=Fierce Wireless|date=9 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cipriani|first=Jason|title=Visible adds 5G, eSIM, improves Party Pay plan to prepaid service|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/visible-adds-5g-esim-improves-party-pay-plan/|access-date=2021-07-14|website=ZDNet|language=en}}</ref> It is owned by [[Verizon Communications|Verizon]] and was founded in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-05-16|title=Why isn't Visible a Verizon MVNO?|url=https://www.androidauthority.com/what-is-verizon-visible-866025/|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Android Authority|language=en-US}}</ref> The service supports [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices.<ref name=":0" /> The service is cheaper than Verizon with the downside being service will be deprioritized if Verizon subscribers in the area are busy on the network, giving Verizon subscribers the faster connection.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Edwards, Whitelock |title=Visible wireless plans guide: coverage, price, and everything you need to know |url=https://www.techradar.com/deals/best-visible-wireless-plans |website=Techradar |access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref>


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In June 2022, Visible was rebranded as Visible by Verizon.<ref>{{cite news |title=Verizon gives Visible and Total Wireless a new name |url=https://www.wirefly.com/news/verizon-gives-visible-and-total-wireless-new-name#:~:text=Update%20June%2016%2C%202022%3A%20It's,is%20now%20Visible%20by%20Verizon. |access-date=17 November 2022 |work=Wirefly |language=en}}</ref>
In June 2022, Visible was rebranded as Visible by Verizon.<ref>{{cite news |title=Verizon gives Visible and Total Wireless a new name |url=https://www.wirefly.com/news/verizon-gives-visible-and-total-wireless-new-name#:~:text=Update%20June%2016%2C%202022%3A%20It's,is%20now%20Visible%20by%20Verizon. |access-date=17 November 2022 |work=Wirefly |language=en}}</ref>

== Pattern of customer complaints ==
The company has faced numerous complaints since its inception related to its lackluster or non-existent customer support, which is only available via chatbot through their [[Android (operating system)|Android]] or [[iOS]] app, and social media platforms [[Facebook]] and [[Twitter]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Visible Service, LLC {{!}} Complaints {{!}} Better Business Bureau® Profile |url=https://www.bbb.org/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=www.bbb.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Visible Service, LLC {{!}} Reviews {{!}} Better Business Bureau® Profile |url=https://www.bbb.org/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=www.bbb.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Visible Service, LLC {{!}} Better Business Bureau® Profile |url=https://www.bbb.org/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=www.bbb.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Visible {{!}} It's Phone Service. In An App. |url=https://www.visible.com/help/connect |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=www.visible.com}}</ref> The company has no phone number, and thus no customer support via telephone.<ref name=":4" /> Customer complaints range from weeks long waits for [[Mobile number portability|porting]] in / out to complete, [[SIM card|SIM]] / [[eSIM]] provisioning issues, loss of service for multiple days, failing to honor promotional deals, and charges to credit cards without services provided.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Visible is rated "Bad" with 1.4 / 5 on Trustpilot |url=https://www.trustpilot.com/review/visible.com |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Trustpilot |language=en-US}}</ref>

On April 28, 2021 The [[Better Business Bureau]] issued alert posted for the company, citing a pattern of consumer complaints that the company was unresponsive to their request for assistance regarding cellular service and billing and advising consumers to file complaints with the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection.<ref name=":3" /> The company's score with the Better Business Bureau is B-, with a rating of 1.38/5 stars.<ref name=":3" />

In a September 20, 2022 article in [[Fierce Wireless]], the company admitted problems with its customer service model.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hardesty |first=Linda |date=2022-09-20 |title=Visible acknowledges customer service problems |url=https://www.fiercewireless.com/tech/visible-acknowledges-customer-service-problems |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Fierce Wireless |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 03:46, 14 March 2023

Visible
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryWireless telecommunications
Founded2018; 6 years ago (2018)
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
,
United States
Area served
United States
Key people
  • Angie Klein (CEO)
Products
ServicesMobile communications
ParentVerizon Communications
Websitewww.visible.com

Visible by Verizon (stylized as v˙s˙ble and also known simply as Visible) is an American mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) owned by Verizon Communications.[1][2] Visible competes primarily against T-Mobile's Metro by T-Mobile, AT&T's Cricket Wireless and Dish's Boost Mobile as part of the prepaid wireless service provider brands.

History

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Visible was launched by Verizon on May 10, 2018 without any prior announcement. At launch, the service was only available by invitation only, and at the time, required users to register via the Visible app or its website. Once registered, Visible would send users a SIM card the next day and once installed, can access the network. In addition, only unlocked phones were available to be used at launch.[3][4]

About

Visible is an all-digital wireless carrier in the United States, offering unlimited text, talk, data, and hotspot, on Verizon’s 4G LTE and 5G NR Networks.[5][6][7][8] It is owned by Verizon and was founded in 2018.[9] The service supports Apple and Android devices.[5] The service is cheaper than Verizon with the downside being service will be deprioritized if Verizon subscribers in the area are busy on the network, giving Verizon subscribers the faster connection.[10]

As of May 2021, Angie Klein is CEO.[11]

Visible was named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2020, and was named Best Telecom Brand by Adweek in 2021.[12] Visible has also won a Shorty Social Good Award for its #VisibleActsofKindness campaign.[13]

In June 2022, Visible was rebranded as Visible by Verizon.[14]

Pattern of customer complaints

The company has faced numerous complaints since its inception related to its lackluster or non-existent customer support, which is only available via chatbot through their Android or iOS app, and social media platforms Facebook and Twitter.[15][16][17][18] The company has no phone number, and thus no customer support via telephone.[18] Customer complaints range from weeks long waits for porting in / out to complete, SIM / eSIM provisioning issues, loss of service for multiple days, failing to honor promotional deals, and charges to credit cards without services provided.[15][16][19]

On April 28, 2021 The Better Business Bureau issued alert posted for the company, citing a pattern of consumer complaints that the company was unresponsive to their request for assistance regarding cellular service and billing and advising consumers to file complaints with the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection.[17] The company's score with the Better Business Bureau is B-, with a rating of 1.38/5 stars.[17]

In a September 20, 2022 article in Fierce Wireless, the company admitted problems with its customer service model.[20]

References

  1. ^ Choi, Andy (18 August 2019). "What is Visible?". www.verizon.com (Press release). Retrieved 20 December 2021.{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Broida, Rick. "Visible game-changer: $40 per month, no speed cap". CNET. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  3. ^ Shieber, Jonathan; Ha, Anthony (May 10, 2018). "Verizon stealthily launched a startup offering $40-per-month unlimited data, messaging and minutes". TechCrunch.
  4. ^ Dano, Mike (May 11, 2018). "Verizon funds new 'Visible' app-based provider offering $40/month unlimited". Fierce Wireless.
  5. ^ a b "6 Things To Know Before You Sign Up for Visible". Clark Howard. 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  6. ^ Broida, Rick. "Visible game-changer: $40 per month, no speed cap". CNET. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  7. ^ "Verizon's Visible adds 5G, eSIM support". Fierce Wireless. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  8. ^ Cipriani, Jason. "Visible adds 5G, eSIM, improves Party Pay plan to prepaid service". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  9. ^ "Why isn't Visible a Verizon MVNO?". Android Authority. 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  10. ^ Edwards, Whitelock. "Visible wireless plans guide: coverage, price, and everything you need to know". Techradar. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Verizon's Visible names Angie Klein as CEO". Fierce Wireless. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
  12. ^ "In a Year of Uncertainty, These Brands Defined Disruption". Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  13. ^ "#VisibleActsofKindness - The Shorty Awards". shortyawards.com. Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  14. ^ "Verizon gives Visible and Total Wireless a new name". Wirefly. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Visible Service, LLC | Complaints | Better Business Bureau® Profile". www.bbb.org. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  16. ^ a b "Visible Service, LLC | Reviews | Better Business Bureau® Profile". www.bbb.org. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  17. ^ a b c "Visible Service, LLC | Better Business Bureau® Profile". www.bbb.org. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  18. ^ a b "Visible | It's Phone Service. In An App". www.visible.com. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  19. ^ "Visible is rated "Bad" with 1.4 / 5 on Trustpilot". Trustpilot. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  20. ^ Hardesty, Linda (2022-09-20). "Visible acknowledges customer service problems". Fierce Wireless. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
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