Solavei

Solaveiwas asocial commercenetworkoffering contract-freemobile servicein the United States, known for its use ofincentivizedreferral plansand its social network advertising program.[1][2][3][4]In addition to its mobile phone services, Solavei operated a social commerce network for its users.[1][5][6]Ryan Wuerch founded the company in 2012.[1][6]As of 2013, Solavei had 140 employees and was valued by investors at $120 million.[6][7]The company has been described as amulti-level marketing(MLM) company,[8][9]or of being very similar to a MLM company.[10] On June 18, 2014, the company filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy.[11] Solavei announced on November 19, 2015, that its carrier partner, T-Mobile USA, had terminated its agreement to provide service under the condition that Solavei did not meet expectations. Solavei customers were allowed to migrate to T-Mobile Prepaid for a $10 monthly credit for 6 months and a free month of service. Wireless service was discontinued on December 4, 2015.