Episode Details

Patriot Mobile's Scott Corburn joins State of the Second hosts Kaylee and John to explain how a cell phone provider can be a tool for defending Second Amendment rights. Founded a little over 10 years ago by founder and CEO Glenn Story, Patriot Mobile was built to give back to Christian conservative causes after Story saw a competitor on the left funding efforts against gun rights. Scott puts the company's purpose plainly: its mission has nothing to do with cell phones and everything to do with defending freedom. A portion of every customer's monthly bill is carved out and donated to organizations working across four pillars: First Amendment, Second Amendment, sanctity of life, and support for military and first responders. Gun Owners of America is one of those partners, chosen for its effectiveness in the lobbying space.

The conversation digs into how the business actually works. Patriot Mobile is an MVNO that buys data wholesale from the three main carrier networks, made possible by a law Congress passed years ago, and repackages it under its own brand with its own marketing, billing, and 100% US-based customer support. Scott says customers get the same or better coverage and points to new products including Patriot Mobile One, which runs two active lines on two different networks on a single phone, and Patriot Mobile Connect, a carrier-agnostic internet-on-the-go option. He recounts setting up Kash Patel with all three networks on a single device. He also addresses common objections: switching is done online and over the phone with eSIM and QR codes, a contract buyout program offers up to $500 per line in statement credit, and the company has raised prices only once in its 10-plus-year history.

Kaylee frames the larger stakes around voting with your dollar and personal responsibility, and raises the censorship issue of some carriers blocking gun manufacturers, stores, and ranges from texting customers who opted in. The episode closes by confirming a formal partnership between GOA and Patriot Mobile, with Patriot Mobile helping raise money for lawsuits. Scott shares the offer for GOA members: go to patriotmobile.com/goa or call 972-Patriot, use the code GOA for a free month of service, plus 15% off the monthly bill. Patriot Mobile will also be at GOA's convention in August ready to activate new customers on site.

Links

• patriotmobile.com

Questions this episode answers

What is Patriot Mobile and why was it founded?

Patriot Mobile is a conservative cell phone service provider founded a little over 10 years ago by founder and CEO Glenn Story to give back to Christian conservative causes. Story started it after seeing a competitor on the left fund efforts against gun rights.

How does Patriot Mobile fund Second Amendment and other conservative causes?

Patriot Mobile carves out a portion of every customer's monthly bill and donates it to organizations defending freedom across its four pillars. Gun Owners of America is one of those partners, chosen for its effectiveness in lobbying.

What are the four pillars Patriot Mobile donates to?

Patriot Mobile directs its giving to four causes: First Amendment rights, Second Amendment rights, the sanctity of life, and support for military and first responders.

How can Patriot Mobile offer coverage if it doesn't own cell towers?

Patriot Mobile is an MVNO that buys data wholesale from the three main carrier networks, made possible by a law Congress passed years ago, and repackages it under its own brand. Scott Corburn says customers get the same or better coverage.

What is Patriot Mobile One and how does running two networks on one phone work?

Patriot Mobile One runs two active lines on two different carrier networks on a single phone. Scott Corburn recounts setting up Kash Patel w