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1/2018

Q Link Wireless & Issa Asad Join CTIA – The Wireless Association
Q Link Wireless and Issa Asad have joined the long-standing trade association CTIA. Formally known as CTIA – The Wireless Association, the company is a nonprofit membership organization that represents wireless communications in the United States.

12/2017

Q Link Named a Top Company on the 2017 Inc. 5000
Inc.’s list of the top Companies on the 2017 Inc. 5000 included Q Link Wireless and Issa Asad this year. Q Link Wireless was ranked 1001 with a growth of 431.52% in 2017.

12/2017

Q Link Wireless with Issa Asad Launches Lifeline Service in Hawaii
Eligible individuals living in Hawaii may now apply for a free Q Link cell phone, Issa Asad announced. Those who apply and approved will receive a free Q Link cell phone with up to 350 free minutes a month, unlimited texting, and data.

11/2017

Customers Can Now Bring Their Own Phone to Q Link
Customers may now bring their own phone to Q Link Wireless, the company and Issa Asad announced. Now, customers may use their own phone to receive and use up to 350 free minutes a month, unlimited texting, and data.

11/2017

Q Link Wireless with Issa Asad Increases its Data Plan
Q Link Wireless doubles its data plan from 500 MB a month to 1 GB a month, the company and Issa Asad announced. Customers may now use up to 1 GB of free data a month to surf the web, use apps, send emails, and more.

10/2017

Q Link Wireless Launches Lifeline Service in Arkansas
Individuals living in Arkansas are now able to apply for a free Q Link cell phone with up to 350 free minutes a month, unlimited texting, and data, the company and Issa Asad announced.

8/2017

Q Link & Issa Asad Aids Hurricane Harvey Victims with Minutes
Q Link Wireless with Issa Asad provided aid for Hurricane Harvey victims living in Texas in the form of unlimited calling and texting from their Q Link phone for the entire month.

5/2017

New Kiosks Installed in Malls Across Puerto Rico
Q Link Wireless launched kiosks in malls across Puerto Rico, the company and Issa Asad announced. Eligible individuals may apply through the kiosk for a free Q Link Wireless cell phone with up to 350 free minutes a month, unlimited texting, and data.

3/2017

Q Link Wireless Launches Smartphone App
Q Link Wireless with Issa Asad launches its smartphone app, allowing customers to check their minute and data usage, add extra minutes and data to their plan, and more.

2/2017

Q Link Wireless Adds a New Plan with Data
Q Link Wireless creates a new plan with data, giving customers 500 MB data, 350 minutes for calling, and unlimited text and picture messaging.

7/2016

Q Link Upgrades ALL Lifeline Subscriber Plans
Q Link Wireless customers can now use their phone more often with new upgraded plans. Customers will now receive 500 Free monthly minutes and Free unlimited texting.

6/2016

Q Link Wireless Becomes 4th Largest Lifeline Provider
Q Link Wireless continues it’s rapid growth and in just a short number of years moves up to become the 4th largest Lifeline provider in the country.

5/2016

Q Link Now Sends 95% Smartphones to New Subscribers.
Q Link Wireless is now sending 95% of its new Lifeline subscribers full-featured android smartphones. These devices are capable of App downloads, Internet access, email, MMS and voice.

4/2016

Q Link Wireless Begins Providing Data Services
Q Link Wireless begins offering data services to its prepaid and Lifeline customers with 3G and LTE speed. This is another milestone and important advancement to the Q Link platform.

3/2016

MMS Now Available to all Q Link Lifeline Customers
Subscribers of Lifeline now have access to MMS for video and picture messaging for no additional cost. MMS is now counted just like a regular text message.

2/2016

Q Link Makes Prepaid Minutes More Affordable.
With lower rates, Q link Wireless is providing both prepaid and Lifeline subscribers access to improved and more affordable plans.

1/2016

Q Link Wireless Grows 100% from Record Year
Q Link makes 2015 a record year and bypasses the explosive growth from 2014. With 2015 now in the books, Q Link Wireless is set to make 2016 its best year ever as the company expands operations.

12/2015

Q Link Has its Biggest 3rd & 4th Quarter in History
Q Link Wireless closes out the year with spectacular growth, exceeding all forecasts and expectations. The company is continuing to expand its base and infrastructure to service the increased demand.

11/2015

Q Link Gives Lifeline Customers TWICE the Texting!
Q Link Wireless is now providing all Lifeline customers double the amount of text messages for every minute they have available. This added benefit helps consumers stay connected.

10/2015

Q Link Wireless is Now 6th Largest Lifeline Provider!
Q Link Wireless is now the 6th largest provider of Lifeline services in the United States, up from 88th place a few short years ago. This profound growth allows Q Link to continue providing a necessary service to customers in need.

9/2015

Q Link Wireless Proposes Lifeline Plans With a Broadband Component
Q Link Wireless board members met with officials to propose new internet services and to discuss new Mobile App Kiosk. These new technologies will help Q Link reach underserved markets in rural areas.

8/2015

Q Link Wireless Files Revised Lifeline Plans to Offer Internet
Q Link Wireless is standing out again as the first Lifeline provider with a proposal to offer internet services via wireless data. This service ensures customers can apply for jobs, use email, and conduct school research.

7/2015

Quadrant Holdings Expands Florida Headquarters
Quadrant Holdings purchases an expansion to its corporate headquarters, increasing its campus to approximately 36,000 square feet. Plans are in place to enlarge the Q Link Wireless Fulfillment Department to accommodate the company’s tremendous growth.

6/2015

Q Link Wireless Prepares for Lifeline Internet
Q Link Wireless is acting quickly to accommodate the FCC’s recent decision to expand the Lifeline Assistance Program to include internet services, in order to close the nation’s socioeconomic technology gap.

5/2015

Q Link Wireless Gives Customers Free Minutes for Mother’s Day
Q Link Wireless understands that families are important. For Mother’s Day 2015, Q Link is giving every customer 100 free minutes to use for calling family on Mother’s Day.

4/2015

Q Link Wireless Launches Lifeline Service in Washington
Q Link Wireless announces the latest coverage expansion, bringing its wireless service to Washington State. Washington customers may qualify for a free phone and up to 250 monthly minutes by meeting state eligibility requirements.

3/2015

Q Link Wireless Begins Testing Mobile App Kiosk Version 2.0
Q Link Wireless has uniquely positioned itself to use its proprietary CRM solution for the Lifeline and prepaid wireless industry to build the most technologically advanced kiosk system available

2/2015

Quadrant Holdings acquires additional space in its office complex
Issa Asad explains with the rapid growth of Q Link Wireless its parent company Quadrant Holdings has purchased another large portion of the building housing its complex to expand fulfillment, sales and support.

1/2015

Q Link Wireless Starts the year with a new fulfillment center
Q Link Wireless announces the completion of its new state of the art fulfillment center located on the second floor of their corporate complex. This new fulfillment center will allow Q Link Wireless to handle all future growth.

12/2014

Q Link Wireless Closes Out a Banner Year
Q Link Wireless reaches and exceeds every goal set forth to grow its business in 2014 and provide people in need access to Life essential wireless phone service.

11/2014

Q Link Wireless Feeds 500 families in Florida for Thanks Giving
The Q Link Wireless team and CEO Issa Asad worked in person with Feed South Florida and the New Ministries to pay for and provide meals for 500 families in Cooper City, FL.

10/2014

Q Link Wireless Prepares for Upcoming Holiday Season
With the 2014 holiday season upon us, Q Link Wireless prepares for increased call volume and support requests by hiring and expanding its in-house customer support team.

8/2014

Q Link Wireless Continues to Expand its Customer Base and Growth
Issa Asad says “Q Link Wireless continues to be one of the fastest growing Lifeline and Prepaid providers across the country with services covering more than 50% of the states”.

6/2014

Quadrant Holdings Expands Office Complex to Increase Fulfillment department Capacity
As part of the Q Link Wireless thriving growth, Quadrant Holdings has purchased approximately 6,000 additional sq ft. in the same office complex to expand fulfillment department.

4/2014

Issa Asad Plans Additional Expansion for Q Link Wireless
Due to continued growth, Issa Asad and Quadrant Holdings plans to expand the Q Link Wireless corporate headquarters. The project will increase the company’s offices, infrastructure, staff and operations.

 

3/2014

Q Link Wireless Launches Lifeline Service in Idaho
Individuals living in Idaho may now apply for a free Q Link cell phone with up to 250 free minutes a month, the company announced. Eligible people must be participate in a government assistance program or meet Idaho’s Federal Poverty Guidelines.

 

2/2014

Q Link Wireless Announces Their First $1,000 Scholarship Opportunity
Issa Asad announced that Q Link Wireless has expanded its community outreach by offering a $1,000 scholarship for the 2014 academic year. The scholarship will be offered to current college and graduating high school students.

 

1/2014

Q Link Wireless Launches Lifeline Service in Rhode Island
Individuals living in Rhode Island may now apply for a free Q Link cell phone with up to 250 free monthly minutes, the company announced. Eligible residents must be enrolled in a government assistance program or meet Rhode Island’s low income requirements.

 

1/2014

Q Link Wireless Launches Lifeline Service in Indiana
Eligible Indiana residents may now apply for a free Q Link cell phone with up to 250 free monthly minutes, the company announced. Qualified residents must participate in a government assistance program or meet Indiana’s low income requirements.

12/2013

Q Link Wireless Launches Lifeline Service in Washington
Low-income people living in Washington may now apply for a free Q Link cell phone with up to 250 monthly minutes, the company announced. Residents must be enrolled in a government assistance program or meet Washington’s low income requirements.

11/2013

Q Link Wireless Launches Lifeline Service in Louisiana
Louisiana residents may now apply for a free Q Link cell phone with up to 250 monthly minutes, the company announced. To receive a phone, applicants must be enrolled in government assistance program or meet Louisiana’s low income requirements.

10/2013

Quadrant Holdings Expands Corporate Headquarters Due to Rapid Growth
Issa Asad announced that Quadrant Holdings LLC has finished its expanded corporate headquarters in Dania, Florida. By doubling its corporate headquarters to 24,000 square-feet, Quadrant Holdings also increase its Customer Service and Shipping departments.

10/2013

Q Link Wireless Launches Lifeline Service in South Carolina
Low-income South Carolina residents may now apply for a free Q Link cell phone with monthly minutes.

9/2013

Q Link Wireless Launches Lifeline Service in Vermont
Low-income Vermont residents may now apply for Lifeline service through Q Link Wireless, the company announced. Q Link Wireless offers eligible Vermont residents a free wireless phone with up to 250 minutes a month. Residents must be enrolled in a government assistance program or meet Vermont’s low income requirements.

7/2013

Q Link Wireless Launches Lifeline Service in Iowa
Iowa residents may now apply to receive Lifeline service through Q Link Wireless, the company announced today. Q Link Wireless will offer eligible applicants a free cell phone and up to 250 free minutes a month. Customers must be enrolled in a government assistance program or meet Iowa’s low income requirements.

4/2013

Issa Asad & Quadrant Holdings Signs Real-Estate Contract
Issa Asad with Quadrant Holdings signed a two-million dollar real estate contract to expand its office in Dania, Florida. The new office will provide an additional 12,000 square-feet of space with brand new amenities and furniture.

4/2013

Q Link Wireless Launches in Pennsylvania
Low-income families and individuals in Pennsylvania started receiving Lifeline service through Q Link Wireless. Eligible customers must have been enrolled in a Government Assistance Program or have an income at or below the Federal Poverty Line.

3/2013

Q Link Wireless Launches in Minnesota, Kentucky
and Kansas
Q Link Wireless launched Lifeline service in three new states this month: Minnesota, Kentucky and Kansas. Eligible customers must have been enrolled in a Government Assistance Program or have an income at or below the Federal Poverty Line.

3/2013

Rafael Carvajal Appointed as Chief Operating Officer
Quadrant Holdings announced the appointment of Rafael Carvajal, Harvard MBA, as Chief Operating Officer. Carvajal joins Quadrant Holdings with over twenty-two years of management, finance, strategic planning and business development experience.

2/2013

Q Link Wireless Files to Obtain Wireless ETC Designation in Puerto Rico
Q Link Wireless prepared and filed the preliminary required paperwork to obtain wireless Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designation for low-income support with the common wealth of Puerto Rico.

2/2013

Q Link Wireless Launches in Maine and Arizona
Q Link Wireless launched Lifeline service for needy families and individuals in Maine and Arizona. Eligible customers must have been enrolled in a Government Assistance Program or have an income at or below the Federal Poverty Line.

1/2013

Q Link Wireless Launches
in Ohio
Q Link Wireless started offering cellular service through Lifeline service for needy families and individuals in Ohio. Eligible customers must have been enrolled in a Federal Assistance Program or have an income at or below the Federal Poverty Line.

12/2012

Q Link Wireless Launches
in Utah
Q Link Wireless launched Lifeline service to eligible residents in the state of Utah. Eligible customers must have been enrolled in a Government Assistance Program or have an income at or below the Federal Poverty Line.

11/2012

Q Link Wireless Launches
in Nevada
Nevada became the 9th state to receive Q Link Wireless’ Lifeline service. Eligible customers must have been enrolled in a Government Assistance Program or have an income at or below the Federal Poverty Line.

10/2012

Launch of Q Link Benefits
Quadrant Holdings has launched its Q Link Benefits program that includes discounts at pharmacies. Customers may enjoy up to 70% off their prescription drugs at over 60,000 pharmacies nationwide.

10/2012

Q Link Wireless Launches
in Missouri
Q Link Wireless introduced Lifeline service to needy families and individuals in Missouri. Eligible customers must have been enrolled in a Government Assistance Program or have an income at or below the Federal Poverty Line.

10/2012

Q Link Wireless Launches
in Oklahoma
Q Link Wireless started offering Lifeline service for Oklahoma residents, who may choose 1,000 monthly minutes or unlimited monthly minutes. Qualified customers must have been enrolled in a Federal Assistance Program or have an income at or below the Federal Poverty Line.

10/2012

Q Link Wireless Launches in
West Virginia
Q Link Wireless introduced Lifeline service to low-income families and individuals in West Virginia. Eligible customers must have been enrolled in a Government Assistance Program or have an income at or below the Federal Poverty Line.

10/2012

Q Link Wireless Launches
in Texas
Q Link Wireless introduced Lifeline service to low-income families and individuals in Texas. Eligible customers must have been enrolled in a Government Assistance Program or have an income at or below the Federal Poverty Line.

09/2012

Q Link Wireless Launches More Lifeline Service
Issa Asad announced that Q Link Wireless has launched Lifeline service in Colorado, Michigan, Maryland and Wisconsin this month. Eligible customers must have been enrolled in a federal assistance program or have an income at or below the federal poverty line.

7/2012

Q Link Wireless’ Compliance Plan Approved
The Federal Communications Commission approved the third amendment of Q Link Wireless’ Compliance Plan. Q Link Wireless presented the plan to the FCC this month, with expectations to launch its Lifeline service in additional states in the upcoming weeks.

5/2012

Q Link Wireless Completes CGM Integration
Q Link Wireless completed CGM integration of duplicate database validations, which will be used to verify and enroll new Lifeline customers. CGM, LLC designs, develops and delivers software systems and outsourced solutions to Telecom Service Providers.

4/2012

Q Link Wireless Retains Wiltshire & Grannis LLP
Q Link Wireless has retained Washington, D.C. “Super Lawyers” Wiltshire and Grannis, LLP. Wiltshire and Grannis, LLP is acclaimed nationwide for its “telecommunications, technology, litigation, appellate, and legislative practices”.

4/2012

Issa Asad moves the company to New Corporate Headquarters
Issa Asad announced that Q Link Wireless and Quadrant Holdings LLC has moved to new corporate headquarters in Dania, Florida. The 24,000 square-foot facilities are located less than two miles from downtown Hollywood, and are close to the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood (FLL) International airport.

3/2012

Q Link Wireless Approves KIOSK for Production
Q Link Wireless executives announced approval for production of their patent pending designed kiosk. The state-of-the-art kiosk is designed to simplify the enrollment process for Lifeline service and prepaid wireless.

3/2012

Q Link Wireless Contracts with CGM as Compliance Partner and Begins Implementation
Q Link Wireless has signed a contract with CGM to become a compliance partner and begin implementation of CGM integration into the customer sign up process. By using CGM, Q Link Wireless will further ensure the safety and privacy protection of its customers.

3/2012

Q Link Wireless Designs State-of-Art KIOSK
Q Link Wireless unveiled patent designs for a kiosk that simplifies the enrollment process for Lifeline service. Eligible customers may apply via the kiosk by entering their information on the monitor and scanning their documents.

1/2012

Q Link Wireless Signs Deal with Sprint®
Issa Asad and Q Link Wireless proudly announced the signing of a deal with the Sprint® Network to become a Mobile Virtual Network Operator. Now, Q Link Wireless customers will have 3G speeds and reliable cellular service across 97% of the country.

12/2011

Q Link Wireless Applies to Obtain Certification to Operate as a CMRS Provider
Q Link Wireless has filed the required application to obtain certification to operate as a Commercial Mobile Radio Service provider (CMRS).

11/2011

Q Link Wireless Applies to Obtain Wireless ETC Designation
Q Link Wireless prepared and filed the required application to obtain wireless Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designation with the state regulatory authorities of the FCC for 10 states.

10/2011

Q Link Wireless Files to Obtain Wireless ETC Designation
Q Link Wireless prepared and filed the preliminary required paperwork to obtain wireless Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designation for low income support with the state regulatory authorities in 20 states.

10/2011

Andrew Lermsider Appointed as Chief Marketing Officer
Quadrant Holdings announced the appointment of Andrew Lermsider as Chief Marketing Officer. Lermsider joins the management team with over fifteen years of Internet marketing and advertising experience.

9/2011

Q Link Wireless Granted Resale Service
The Federal Communications Commission, in accordance with section 63.18(e)(2) of the Commission’s rules, 47 C.F.R. § 63.18(e)(2), granted Q Link Wireless the authority to provide resale service.

9/2011

Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli & Albright, P.L are Retained

Quadrant Holdings retained South Florida “Super Lawyers” Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli and Albright, P.L. The Firm’s partners provide more than fifty combined years of experience in counseling clients from entity formation through exit strategies.

9/2011

Ron Rechtman Appointed
as Chief Technical Officer
Quadrant Holdings appointed Ron Rechtman as Chief Technical Officer of the company. Rechtman offers twelve years of telecom systems and operations experience and has been involved in professional software development since 2000.

9/2011

Mariane Fahmy Appointed
as Chief Operating Officer
Quadrant Holdings appointed Mariane Fahmy as Chief Operating Officer of the company. Fahmy joins the company with over fifteen years of telecom marketing and customer service experience.

8/2011

Issa Asad acquires of Q Link Wireless, LLC
Issa Asad, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Quadrant Holdings, announced the acquisition of Q Link Wireless, one of the fastest growing providers of Lifeline service in the country.

8/2011

Issa Asad and executives Attend Affiliate Summit East Conference
Issa Asad and several other Quadrant Holdings executives shared their ideas at the Affiliate Summit East Conference, the premier affiliate marketing conference and industry education event in the country.

3/2011

Issa Asad and executives Attend CRM Conference
Issa Asad and two Centurion executives were invited to attend the CRM 2011 Conference, which attracts industry leaders world-wide. The executives presented their research to chief experts in SAP, principal customers and top consultants in SAP CRM.

3/2011

Q Link Wireless will use its own custom CRM software “Centurion”
Issa Asad announces that Quadrant Holdings will use it’s own internal CRM solution named “Centurion” to operate their brand Q Link Wireless for prepaid and Lifeline services.

2/2011

Quadrant Holdings further develops “Centurion” its custom CRM Solution
After extensive research and development, Quadrant Holdings introduces the first high-tech CRM solution specific to Lifeline & Prepaid wireless industry named “Centurion.

1/2011

Quadrant Holdings Develops custom CRM solution for Lifeline & Prepaid wireless
Issa Asad of Quadrant Holdings announces the development of Centurion a CRM solution designed to support business services, compliance and transaction processing for wireless prepaid and Lifeline services.

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