Wireless Services Corporation

About Wireless Services Corporation

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Wireless Services Corporation established itself as a key infrastructure provider in the burgeoning mobile data industry. The company was started by Steve Wood, who was notably the sixth employee at Microsoft, bringing a significant background in software and technology to the new venture. Rich Begert served as the President and CEO of the company during a pivotal growth period.

The firm operated as a "carrier's carrier," delivering outsourced wireless data and messaging services to major mobile network operators, including Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless. Its business model centered on providing a robust, carrier-grade infrastructure that enabled telecommunication clients to launch and manage a variety of mobile services. This B2B approach allowed carriers to rapidly deploy new capabilities without having to build all the underlying technology themselves.

The company's product suite included essential mobile communication technologies such as Short Message Service (SMS), Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), and Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) gateways. A core offering was its SinglePoint™ division, a platform designed to make it easy for content owners, media companies, and advertisers to create, deliver, and confirm premium mobile messages across numerous North American carriers. The business generated revenue through the licensing of its database software and providing maintenance and customization services to its clients.

A significant milestone occurred in April 2006 when Wireless Services Corporation acquired Mobile Media North America, a producer and distributor of mobile entertainment and interactive TV formats. This acquisition was integrated into the SinglePoint division, enhancing its capabilities and market position. Following this strategic move, the company rebranded as SinglePoint, Inc. to reflect its expanded focus on mobile content delivery and marketing. This positioned the new entity to serve a broader clientele of media organizations and brands looking to engage with a mobile audience that exceeded 200 million consumers at the time.