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Metro 1 company history timeline

1989

In 1989, the company was founded by Patrick M. Cox, Russell V. Davis and Kevin Anderson.

1999

In 1999, the company reached an agreement to provide enhanced Directory Assistance services to Nextel Communications.

2001

In 2001, during the dot-com bubble, the company's market capitalization reached $1 billion.

2003

In 2003, the company entered the consumer market with the launch of a 411 and concierge service called Infone.

2004

In 2004, Duane Fromhart was named chief financial officer of the company.

2005

In 2005, Kenneth Peterson acquired 8.8% of the company.

2007

In 2007, Peterson was named chairman of the company.

2018

In December 2018, Metro One Telecommunications was acquired by Everest Fund; an investment company owned by Tel Aviv based special situations investor Elchanan Maoz, who is also the chairman of Metro One Telecommunications.

2021

In March 2021, the company won the bid and acquired the assets of Israeli tech company Royal App Ltd and announced Bianca Meger as the CEO of Metro One Telecommunication.

In November 2021, the company raised $1.98 million by their first post-bankruptcy deal selling common stock and warrants.

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Founded
1989
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Headquarters
Miami, FL
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