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

FORT WORTH, Texas and WESTPORT, Conn., November 6, 2014 – 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.