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Zer01 Announces Contract-less $69.95 Unlimited Data and Voice Plan
April 1st, 2009 by Dana Wollman 
Zer01 Communications, a new mobile carrier, announced today a $69.95 plan that includes unlimited data and voice (domestic), taxes and fees, and, incredibly, no contract agreement.
An unlimited international plan will also be available for $79.95 per month. The idea, in either case, is not just that consumers can save money, but that they can avoid getting locked into minimum two-year-long carrier contracts.
Here’s how it works: Zer01’s Veritable Mobile Convergence (VCM) technology bypasses carrier circuits by using VoIP to send calls into a virtual private network. During the activation period, it will take about five minutes for your SIM to be updated with your Zer01 plan.
Consumers can bring their own phone to the table or buy one from Zer01’s online store. Right now, the phones for sale include the Pharos Traveler 117 and 127, the HTC TyTN II, the HTC Touch 3G, and the HTC Diamond.
The service will become available on July 1. Stay tuned for our hands-on from the CTIA 2009 show floor.
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June 13th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Are there any other charges that come later? I have a friend that tells me that there is a $39.95 security charge that follows with this after the first month could you please tell me about that?
June 16th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Good question,
Technically, there will be two plans, domestic unlimited and international unlimited, and since it will be distributed through GlobalVerge, the cost is $79.95 and $89.95 to account for retail commissions to agent associates. There is no additional cost, no fees, taxes or other such BS the cellular carriers hit you with, text as example, data, or additional applications.
Buzzirk Zero1 will be offering every application known to industry all at one flat monthly rate, no extra costs at all, a first. This includes unlimited internet access at super high speed, so no matter which plan I compared it to, none were less cost, even basic 300 minute $39.95 cell deals combined with basic DSL or Cable Broadband which is $40. on average.
The only other costs are if you take option of being an associate agent, this is $19.95 first month, $14.95 each month you remain agent for back office support and commission tracking. If you want to take it serious, then there are other options as associates, and one is indeed $39.95, so maybe this is what your friend was mentioning.
You can be a customer only starting in August, but only e-associates will have first access to service on July 1st launch. If you register as an e-associate, you earn $10. per month on each of your referral sales, so you can easily offset your monthly with family and friends being referred. No other mobile carrier pays monthly like GlobalVerge does, never mind overriding residual commissions if you choose to build a team of agents.
Low-Cost-WiFi.com
June 17th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
What service is your technolgy piggy backing on?
June 18th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
So when can I get started with your company services… I have a LG (Lithium Ion Battery 3.7V) – (850onAb LGIP – 420A) with another carrier, would this be a compatable phone to switch to your services? If not what kind of phone woud be? Would you have one of your Representative give me a call ?
Genuinely,
Ms. Mosby
708.781.5167.
June 18th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Some reports are saying that Zero1 has accumulated exclusive rights to certain bandwidths or frequencies that allow them to boast 3.5, 4 and even 5G technology. Whats up with that? What bands are they referring to and what auctions were they bought at on the FCC website. They claim that internet speeds of 180mbps are obtainable on the network. They also claim that there won’t be any competition for these particular frequencies because they own all of them. What if At&t or T-Mobile gets pissed at their loss of market share and restricts access to the GSM towers, what then? I would think that they might raise some objections to a competitor riding their a*& so to speak. This company is associated with a MLM firm, Global Verge/Buzzirk Mobile. I’m always skeptical of MLM organizations and this one is creepy. Who is is UTGI (Unified Technologies Group Inc.)? Apparently the parent company and prime investor. A privately held firm that is a conglomerate of telecom, tech, environmental, and banking entities. Endorsed by UN and NOAA. Sound like the NWO. Are these powers that be just that business savy or is the fix in….Whole thing sounds to good to be true. What gives? Please reply…….
Slightly Puzzeld
June 18th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
If I am a family of 5, each with a cell phone, what will the monthly charge be for all of my family members to have access to this service?
June 19th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I have same questions as all previous people before me, plus, can you guarentee the same quality service I now get with At&T
June 22nd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I’m am not currently involved with the company but I have been doing some research. Here’s what I know so far based on the questions/comments listed above:
Curtis Matthews: The technology is the older signals previously used for pagers/beepers. Since this range is no longer used by the newer cell phone companies, the tower owners have leased this bandwidth at rock bottom prices — hence, the low monthly rate.
Ms. Mosby: If you simply want to be a user of the service, you will have access starting in August. However, if you want to become a dealer for the company (via MLM structure), you will have access starting in July. Your current phone will work with the new service BUT you will only have the features your current phone offers. For instance, you cannot take advantage of the television stations if your phone doesn’t have a TV tuner. You need to purchase one of the ZER01 phones if you want ALL the features.
Sean: From my understanding, it’s not purely bandwidth that allows them to achieve high speeds — it’s the compression. Their patent pending is on the compression technology. As I mentioned earlier, there won’t be any competition for their frequencies because it’s the outmoded pager/beeper frequencies. The parent company has purchased fat pipe land lines and low frequency tower signals and high end computing systems to create a network that uses analog and digital signal conversion into a fast VoIP solution.
Roger: The first line is $70 and each additional line is $10. That’s just for for the service. Again, if you want to take advantage of ALL network features, you will also need new phones (but this is NOT a requirement). I’m not sure how much the low-end phones cost but I believe they range up to $500. Also, I know it’s $10 extra per month for international calls on the main line but I don’t know how much extra it is for the additional lines.
Rod: I don’t yet know what the guarantees are but did ask about automatic service switching. If you end up in an area that ZER01 doesn’t yet cover, you will be automaticaly switched to the local service provider (AT&T, Verizon, etc.). I would imagine (but not 100% certain) that you will be subjected to the per minute charges of that company. I still need to do more research on pricing for auto switching, satellite usage, and ship-to-shore calling.
General Comments: Here are a few things I asked about that you might find beneficial:
1. The service offers a 611 support number, as do most service providers. They have 24×7 web and voice support in two call centers (Las Vegas, Nevada and Alexandria, Virginia, I believe).
2. The phones are provided by Global Verge but they use a common manufacturer (Erricson, I believe). I’m still waiting on more info about this. One caveat for now is they don’t have an insurance plan on the phones. I would imagine there will be enough noise that they will have to offer this in the future.
3. They have the capability to connect your phone to your TV to watch shows/movies and listen to music. I’m still waiting to find out about the picture quality. I’m assuming that it’s a composite video connection but I’m hoping for a component solution.
4. The phone operating system is Windows Mobile, so you have lots of options for what applications you can have on the phone.
Hope this helps…
June 24th, 2009 at 4:03 am
Hello Jeffrey.
With regards to your June 22 posting:
“in an area that ZER01 doesn’t yet cover, you will be automaticaly switched to the local service provider (AT&T, Verizon, etc.). I would imagine (but not 100% certain) that you will be subjected to the per minute charges of that company. I still need to do more research on pricing for auto switching, satellite usage, and ship-to-shore calling”
This statement is VERY SCARY !!!
Can you provide please more details on that ?
June 25th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Would someone with an iPhone be able to sign up for this?
June 26th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
It is official that Buzzirk Mobile will begin distribution of its services on July 1st, 2009 to all distributors and later on in the month to the public. All interested distributors can visit Buzzirk Mobile Distributors to become exclusive distributors of the ZER01 Mobile services.
June 26th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
@ Suzan
Yes, the iPhone will work with our service. Our service is compatible with all unlocked GSM phones. However, we have other breakthrough phones that will maximize ALL of the benefits that come with our unique service.
June 27th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
If the service communicates with modern GSM equipped handsets that are built to transmit and receive on the higher frequencies of cell phones, how will the lower frequencies that have been acquired by Zero1 going to communicate with them?
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:13 am
Will numbers be ported?
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Dvora: How is this statement scary? If you have a cell phone now, you’re just as subjected to roaming charges as you are with your current carrier.
July 5th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
@Rachelle
Number porting is supported. To be notified as soon as our service becomes available to the public, you can send an email to notify@buzzirkmobiledistributors.com
July 6th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Jeffery I agree with Dvora. I am with Verizon and I have Unlimited service right now therefor I do not get billed for xtra roaming etc. If I buy an UNLIMITED PLAN I better not see fees for someone elses service or I might as well stay with the carrier I have hense if it ain`t broke don`t fix it! I am hopin g that this is all a success I am already a distributor but I admit things are a lil foggy right now.
July 8th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Will I be able to replace my current home phone system and the DSL that is provided by my home phone carrier. Or is this just for mobile applications?
July 8th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
What about the local, state, and federal taxes? Will these items be added to my monthly bill?
July 9th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Some of these statements don’t make sense. I understand that this is DATA “IP” (Internet Protocol) service just like DSL/Cable access. That is how you do VOIP… Voice over Internet Protocol. My unlocked GSM motorola phone is a quad band phone that does cell phone voice ont VOIP. To be able to do VOIP I’d need different software/firmware on my phone. Also it IS scary to know what the roming minutes are…. I have an ALL USA plan so there is never roaming… I do like the flat monthy rate so there are no surprises. Seems like a fair amount of misinformation. I guess I’ll find a rep who has a phone and see if he/she will let me try it and see if the sound quality is the same or better than my current cell.
July 9th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Boost Mobile has unlimited talk, text, data, and chirp for $50 a month
July 16th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
When Laptop mag gave this product the best overall product award, did they do it on the basis of the idea or an actual working product? If it was a working product what kind of testing did you do to test it? So far I can find no one that has this service, not even on youtube. The marketing company selling this for zero 1 says its in rollout and will be another month before we can see it. In “Theory” this product is amazing. Was the award based on “Theory” or actual product, and if it is a WORKING product that supposedly launced on July 1, why cant we find anyone with it?
July 20th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Regarding the Roaming….on the features, it states roaming is unlimited as well as incoming and outgoing calls…..does that help?
July 20th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
To Steve B., all taxes and fees are included….look at http://www.mygvbiz.com/thenextbigthing
July 20th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Trying not to be a Skeptic….they are several folks who have the phone. Ben Piilani talks about his experience with his…he downloaded 7 hours of movies on his…..and the clarity was incredible.
That would have been an enormous costs on other carriers/plans. Even though there are “unlimited” usuage plans being offered, there is a 5GB cap to avoid over crowding of the carriers systems. Buzzirk uses other technology that does not put a load on the existing systems.
July 21st, 2009 at 12:12 am
To all of you who are counting on this being your meal ticket, take a look at this. It came from a guy who was thinking about becoming a distributor but started to do some research. I hope this all works out for everybody, but I am starting to wonder:
Part 1:
This information was collected by myself from about a week of investigating these companies and people connected
.
Bullet Scam Information on Buzzirk and associated companies:
1). Unified Technologies Group (Benjamin K. Piilani, Chairman and Chief Executive)
2). Buzzirk Mobile: (CEO Mark Petchel, and his partners, Mark Ryder, ted Robbins and Kevin Harold)
Buzzirk Mobile
1500 E Tropicana Ave
Suite 132
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: 314-488-2854
Fax: 800-859-3163
Email: inquiry@buzzirkmobile.com
Service: http://www.buzzirkmobilesupport.com
3). GlobalVerge: (Global Verge CEO Mark Petschel)
110 N. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103
4). Zer01 Mobile ((Benjamin K. Piilani, Chairman and Chief Executive)
ZER01 Communications, Inc.
7473 W Lake Mead Blvd.
Suite 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
Hello,
These are the “FACTS” that I have investigated other then using the normal method people are using….Google.
The 4 listed companies above are all saying that the base tech is going to be 2100 mhz and it was being bought out so they would own in.
This is what I found by calling the FCC directly and I found out that those above companies were are currently lying and there is no telecom company that has usage of the “2100 mhz” that is being protrayed by those companies.
Buzzirk Mobile states that it has several “Patent Pending on its compensation plan” and it holds pending patents of several technologies to get this mammoth scam off the ground:
Well I also contacted the US Patent Office (US Goverment) and checked it website and there was no infomation anywhere by any companies involved in this scam. The person I talked to at the US Patent Office never heard of any of the companies above and she said they do not own nor have any pending or pended patents of any kind nor any filed applications to a future patent of any kind.
ZER01 MOBILE address on its office webite: http://www.zer01mobile.com/contactUs.php
Well I Googled mapped this location I found out there is no outside sign anywhere. I did find a property management posted ouside and called it. I spoke to the property managment (Town Executive Suites/ 1-702-562-1200) there is a Zer01 Mobile listed there but that office (Suite 100) was a pretty empty office with the name of “FM Marketing” on the door. The 2 local public numbers she had for me (702-562-2041 and 702-562-2042). I called those phone numbers after the phone call and those numbers were both disconnected. She did transfer to me to the recept. who stated that that office was pretty empty also. The recept. had another number in the switch board that Zer01 Mobile gave them and then she tranfered me to that phone number and it had the voicemail of Susan Somers of FM Marketing. I googled “FM Marketing” and I found out that had the same address of Zer01 Mobile. I contacted Susan Somers of FM Marketing and she was not happy that Zer01 Mobile was using its contact phone number and address to promote its company and she is going to report them and find out who they are since she had no idea who they were or any company named above is.
GlobalVerge Corp. Office: 110 N. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103
If you use Google map this address it looks like a older run down building with no Global Verge signs anywhere. There has several accounts where people who live in the area has went to that location and found all the doors are locked up with nothing in the building like its been empty for sometime with no activity.
GlobalVerge Inc. has another listed location in Las Vegas, Nevada:
Well again I used Google maps and I found this location is just a empty dirty lot with junk and 1 big tree. This area where GlobalVerge says its other office is at a location in a crime ridden area but there is no building what so ever for GlobalVerge.
Buzzirks Corp. address is:
Buzzirk Mobile
1500 E Tropicana Ave
Suite 132
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Well again I used Google Map and found a very large building called the “NEMA Business Center” at that address and the contact number is (702) 233-0222 and it goes to a personal cell number and Mike will get back to you and leave a message. I contacted a company in that building (http://www.ctilv.com/) its a computer teaching school. I asked the recept. if a company called Zer01 Mobile or any wireless company is in that building and she said no way because she has been there a few years and she would know that.
Buzzirk Mobile (Benjamin K. Piilani) has stated that 30,000-50,000 phones have been bought for its rep’s from HTC and Pharos (PharosGPS.Com).
Well I contacted both wireless companies and asked if this was true and both companies states that they very heard of any of the above companies. I asked them if it was possible if those large amounts of phones were bought through a 2nd part re-seller would they know about those large cell phone sales? Well the answer was yes and they would have recieved some type of memos and would know of those stated above companies if that was true. Also they said basically they said it would be stupid and not showing good business sense if that large amount of phones where bought through a 2nd re-seller party because those above companies would get those phones for far less money by buying direct.
There is a so-called Triple Diamond named Gene Heckman scamming for Buzzirk stating he was the Co-Founder of 24 hr. Fitness, which he told me on the phone and got very upset for every question that I asked him because he knew I was catching him in his many lies.
I searched the internet and no where did I ever find any information regarding “Gene Heckerman” linked or connected with 24 hr. Fitness. I also contacted the 24 hr. Fitness HR. Dept. and they confirmed that there was never a “Gene Heckerman” tied with 24 hr. Fitness and he is not the Co-Founder of 24 hr. Fitness nor even a towel boy in the men’s room…ever.
Founder of 24 hr. Fitness: Mark S. Mastrov
24 hr. Fitness History: http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/24-Hour-Fitness-Worldwide-Inc-Company-History.html
Gene Heckerman (So Called Triple Diamond in Buzzirk Mobile) has stated to several downline members and to even to myself that he had a meeting with Benjamin K. Piilani, Mark Petschel and Ted Robbins at the Zer01 Mobile Main Office.
When I asked Gene Heckerman about the meeting he became very upset and defensive and he could not recall where the meeting at because he stated they had the meeting in the office and changed it to that they had the meeting in a conference room but then changed the story again stating that Mark Petschel picked up and drove him to someone’s house to show him the phone.
Gene Heckerman (So Called Triple Diamond in Buzzirk Mobile) stated to me on the phone today that he was talking to me on his phone when I asked him if he recieved his phone yet and he said yes he did:
When I told Gene Heckerman that he was lying because there are no SIMS cards out or made for Buzzirk or any company named above becaus, because he confirmed that in earlier emails to his downline members stating that Buzzirk forgot to make the SIM cards. After I caught him another lie he then stated that he was talking on his Verizon cell phone and he didnt have a Buzzirk cell phone like he stated in earlier emails to his lower downline members. He told them he ordered it on July 4-5th…He still does not have it. (Today’s Date July 16th, 2009).
There is a lady that is paraded on the conference call’s who says she made $100k a month while working at Excel Communications Inc. and is part of Buzzirk now and she stated 3 times that I witnessed saying she made so much money she bought a Jet and a Mercedes.
While on the 3rd Conference call I jumped in and asked her what jet did you buy? Well the whole call went dead with silence and she did not have a answer, I then asked her a easier question…what Mercedes did you buy? Again just no answer again because she was not prepared to be caught in her many lies and the conference called ended a few seconds and it was only like 5 minutes in the conference and it was supposed to last about 30 minutes.
Yesterday (July 16th, 2009) Buzzirk members where emailed from Buzzirk that commissions could not be paid due to the over flow of members joining and there would be a 7-10 delay in payments.
Funny that the same day that members got their credit card membership payments to Buzzirk processed and then recieve this shaddy email. Also members recieved a 2nd email from Buzzirk requesting that the member to give Buzzirk their bank account info. and permission to use it so they could save $5 instead of paying via credit card. Scammers know that credit card payments can be disputed by the member but permission given to Buzzirk for your checking account gives you “ZER0″ protection because you gave permission.
Part 2 is coming soon due to further investigation.
Pass this information to everyone in your group so we can put a stop to this large scam.
July 21st, 2009 at 1:07 pm
In regards to above post by:”James the Skeptic”. What about Xennsoft being a strategic partner? Did they really build the back office for a company that is a scam? Or is that a lie too? What about Ben Piilani’s track record? http://wikibin.org/articles/benjamin-piilani.html Did he all of a sudden become a criminal? A smell a rat and the smell is who is lying? Folks do your own research don’t fall for this hersay. The only people that this stuff works on are lazy people that don’t take the time to do research. I looked at ZER01 and they did not have a deal with GV in April. It’s a simple new wireless company that happen to do a deal with MLM and I feel for them to have to put up with people like this Guy James to smart for his own good. James is probably a ACN rep or corporate guy with a mission. If this is a scam then IT IS A GOOD SCAM! serious companies all of a sudden turned into criminals. James the skeptic it should be James who hates the world and mommy didn’t give him enough attention. And if it is not on purpose that you are such a sour little boy I have a formula for you. Love yourself, give youself some approval and then Love the world. Readers, we are in a new world it’s virtual and the name of the game is outsourcing and low overhead. Dell was started out of a garage and FaceBook in a dorm room.
Think simple: It’s a cell phone, it will either work or not. You can wait until they are out and people are making calls (SOME ARE ALREADY) or you can look at who is involved. UTGI, ZER01, Xennsoft, Ben Piilani USE Google do a search. ask why these legitimate companies would all of a sudden become criminal operations, it’s absurd. After you verify who they are ask yourself why would they pull a dumb scam on people at $69.95? Come one do it at at least $495 or more get it done quick and get out of town. That would be funny actually hey where did Xennsoft go? Didnt you hear they made out with 2 million on the Buzzirk scam?
For me I don’t care who owns the 2100 mhz band, I’ve been raped by Verizon long enough if I can get a smart phone at $79.95 that works at my house which Verizon stopped doing a couple of years ago I will be smiling all the way to the bank with my $50 I save when I cancel my Time Warner internet and my $70 I save when I cancel my Verizon scam.
Kids it is really simple to figure out who is lying when you look at the forrest of proof in front of you. But if you wait a little while longer and keep your $69.95 in your pocket we will all get the truth. As simple as make a call and see for yourself.
I drove to Vegas and talked with Ben, met Mark, Xennsoft. They where all there saying we love this prtnership with Global Verge and tell the world.
Do doubt Ben Piilani is working with Global Verge? Really? 1000 people came to ZER01 offices in June, I think they would know that someone is lying about them, wouldn’t you?
James if you are not just another broke guy with a lap top I would be very suprised.
Finally are there people out there who are reps saying weird stuff about Buzzirk YES. Does that mean The company supports it? NO! Check the company sites http://mygvbiz.com/2100 That what it is, and thats it!
Lets be done with this Scam nonsense and ask the good questions. What is the competition? How unique is this service? Can Verizon and AT&T compete at that price. How is the coverage? Is it compareble? Can they really handle the growth? Can we get enough handsets? How protected is Ben against the BIG companies playing dirty? Does it matter that Ben will be offering this service to stores at a higher price? How secure is this deal with GV and ZER01? If we build a big check can they take it away from us?
Micah
July 21st, 2009 at 4:10 pm
Micah, what are you talking about the whole thing is so full of sh*t you have to be an idiot not to get out. You have no product No service(NO ONE HAS) check your notifications they re saying there are no dates for anything if you don’t get out soon you’ll only have yourself to blame. And if it’ as good as they say it is when it all happens you can get back in.(they are waving the 6 month hold off)
July 23rd, 2009 at 12:35 pm
I resemble that statement…You folks have way too much time on your hands.
Global Earl
http://latestbuzzirkmobilenewsandcommentary.blogspot.com/
July 25th, 2009 at 2:40 am
Nearly got sucked. Nearly got sucked in. You should stick to the job market buddy. You have no idea how to see opportunity I am making money, maybe you don’t realize that I joined GV like tons of other people have done even before they signed the Wireless service provider. While you are sitting on the sidelines twiddeling your thumbs I am signing up retail chains and major legue Soccer teams in Mexico licensing deals. I love that my competition are door knobs. More deals for me Triple diamond yesterday and tons of growth everyday. I am flabber gasted at how much ignorance there is out here. I spend $69.95 at dinner and I am suppose to sit on the sidelines while people are setting up national chains for this service, is that a JOKE!!! Wow the stupidity is shocking. Xennsoft waved the 1/2 million fee. I would think they would know a little after doing a few of the biggest deals in the MLM industry. Buddy I have seen McDonalds franchises fail nothing is for sure but when something this good comes around the idiot I suggest is the guy watching me setting the foundation for the biggest team in the company. That was cute though GET out YOU may loose your 70- dollars OMG!! What would I do if that happend???!!!
July 25th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Micha let me see your Buzzirk phone
July 27th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
“Nearly Got Sucked In”
You’re missing the whole message Micah is trying to point out. At this point in time, virtually no one has a phone for at least another month. She’s talking about the MLM business she has already established through Global Verge. If you look at the compensation plan, you’ll understand that’s how this product is being marketed. It has nothing to do with the phone being as good as everyone says it is (or isn’t), and no one will even know that until the phone makes its way into the public.
“Kids it is really simple to figure out who is lying when you look at the forrest of proof in front of you. But if you wait a little while longer and keep your $69.95 in your pocket we will all get the truth. As simple as make a call and see for yourself.”
Micah, that above statement really raises the bar. Everywhere we purchase something, we’re already getting scammed. We never really pay true value for what things are worth these days; everything’s always just marked up. You’re right on how most people can go out and spend $70 for a night on the town but no one is willing to just “try” to make their money grow into something better.
July 28th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Wow, I had a lot more respect for this website and it’s readers. I can’t believe this obvious scam received an award in the first place. But I was still interested in the “technology” aspect of it.
There are MVNOs that use existing GSM networks like that of AT&T Wireless, and provide data services at a discount. You can easily use a VOIP application like Skype to make calls to regular phones and have a redular phone number for others to call in. There is even UMA technology, that works reasonably well, and can hand off calls between GSM voice and VOIP. The ground is definitely there for a service like Zer01 to show up, if all the business aspects could be worked out.
Unfortunately, none of the claims on how Zer01 technology actually works make any sense. I don’t even want, or have time, to list all the contradictions, impossible claims, and simple lies here. I thought they should all be obvious to >90% of the regular readers of this website, and especially the authors of this blog/website.
I simply dont understand why this article is still here and there isn’t an appology being issued.
August 7th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
James is spot-on. Glad I got my refund before they fired the management team they hired ….that was about to quit becasue of the lies being told to us.
Mark Petchel…there is the one you need to do some research on……..his probation will probably be revoked….which is a good thing….since it will be a little more difficult for him to run this type of scam from jail….not impossible….just more difficult.
Ignore 1 of the 4 who is running the entire thing posting on here…..when they get found out they tend to get a little testy.
August 14th, 2009 at 5:25 am
I will visit the Office on Jefferson this morning to see if it is real or not. I live in St Louis County 15 mins (Natural Bridge and Jennings Station Road) West of that location. I should have checked it weeks ago but we was out of the country. We joined on about July 6th. A family member presently does another mlm (5Linx) and it is legit. But, this wireless plan is head and shoulders above any I have seen. Too bad if this fails for it could have been a blessing for so many people. Can a person go straight to Zero1 for a plan?
August 19th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
The Office on Jefferson was used by Petschel, who by the way is a felon, but not any longer. But, the company has made a recovery from the mishaps and inability of certain partners from keeping their committment. My associate who informed me about the program received his commission yesterday Aug 18th so that looks good. The company has stated one can stop their autoship and still maintain their position if they want and those members of your team that quit, you will still get paid on their position. IF THEY DO THIS THAT IS SHOWING SOME COMMITTMENT. I will stick it out and see this through.
August 19th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Mark Petschel is no longer with the company. Well in reality he could not be if he wanted to. The other office in Missouri is outside Kansas City in Gray Summit Missouri. I should be scheduled to get paid here for July. Lets see what happens.
August 24th, 2009 at 6:06 am
So, Pianki, what happened? Did you get paid? I still think this whole thing is a bad joke. Have you seen the office in Gray Summit Missouri?
September 12th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Yes James we got paid Sept 9th and we went to see the Headqrts outside KC, Mo thursday and viewed phones. People was there from South Africa, Canada, Australia in attendance. I am see changes in the websites for the better. We talk to live people when we dial the 816 area code number. Plus we enrolled two associates friday Sept 11, 2009. When we add new associates they are indeed placed in open spots beneath myself.