Private company

The People's Operator

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British mobile virtual network operator

The People's Operator (or TPO Mobile) was a mobile virtual network operator that provided mobile phone services in the United Kingdom via Three (though TPO had initially selected EE), and in the United States via the Sprint and T-Mobile networks. It was launched in 2012, with the stated aim of being an ethical mobile network operator.2 It ceased to exist in 2019.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2012Founded1
  • Industrytelecommunications industry1
  • HeadquartersLondon1
  • Websitewww.thepeoplesoperator.com
  • Legal formPublic Limited Company3
  • LEI213800BOVWJYMA6RBV073
  • StatusInactive3
  • LEI statusRetired3
  • Registered address53, CHOCOLATE STUDIOS, N1 7LJ London, United Kingdom3
  • Registered withCompanies House, 090838743

The People's Operator (or TPO Mobile) was a mobile virtual network operator that provided mobile phone services in the United Kingdom via Three (though TPO had initially selected EE), and in the United States via the Sprint and T-Mobile networks. It was launched in 2012, with the stated aim of being an ethical mobile network operator.2

Timeline

  1. Feb 26, 2019Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 2012Founded Founded1

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