There are so manymobile phone providersin the US that I’m starting to lose track. Earlier this week,Trump Mobilesomehow became a reality, and now Klarna, the company known for its buy-now-pay-later service andpayment plan burritos, is launching its own.
Klarnahas announcedits entry into the mobile market with a new phone service in the US that it plans to launch “in the coming weeks.” Klarna’s plan will offer unlimited 5G data, talk, text, and nationwide coverage that operates on AT&T’s network infrastructure.
Klarna’s 5G phone plan will be available for $40 a month, which is less expensive than Trump Mobile’s recently announced $47 5G plan. Klarna’s mobile phone service is yet another MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), meaning it doesn’t have its own network infrastructure and instead relies on others, in this case, AT&T.
“Consumers already know and love Klarna’s super smooth services and now, with one tap in the Klarna app, they’ll be up and running with their new phone plan – no hassle, no hidden fees, just great value,” said Sebastian Siemiatkowski, Klarna’s CEO and co-founder, in apress release.
Klarna is an online shopping and payments app that allows you to shop now and pay later, with Apple Pay integration. It will soon be launching its own mobile phone service.
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Why does this exist?
Klarna plans to expand its mobile service to other countries
Klarna’s phone plans won’t be exclusive to the US for long. The company also intends to roll out mobile plans in the UK and Germany, with more countries “to follow soon.” Klarna’s mobile phone service is backed byGigs, a firm that supports brands in establishing their own mobile phone services (viaThe Verge).
Klarna’s mobile plan will be accessible via its mobile app at launch, featuring no contracts or fees for activation or cancellation. If you’re keen on trying Klarna’s phone plan, you can either switch and retain your number or obtain a new one. Note that Klarna will not provide physical SIM cards, only eSIMs. Initially, Klarna will only offer its $40 monthly 5G plan, with “premium and international plans” to be introduced later this year.
Klarna is best known for its buy-now-pay-later services, which allow people to split purchases into monthly payments. Earlier this year, Klarna partneredwith DoorDashto enable users to buy food and groceries on payment plans. Klarna is also availablethrough Apple Pay. When checking out with Apple Pay, users can select “Other Cards & Pay Later Options” and choose Klarna as a payment option to convert their purchase into a monthly payment plan.
If you’re interested in trying out Klarna’s new mobile plan in the US, awaitlist is availableto join. Klarna’s announcement of its own mobile phone service comes just days after The Trump Organization launchedTrump Mobile.
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