PLAN Systems — Austin, Texas

Bridging the
Digital Divide
One Line at a Time

PLAN Mobile delivers unlimited 5G internet access, device discounts, and technology education to underserved communities — starting in Austin and scaling statewide through partner referral networks and community kiosk deployments.

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Mission Telecom
T-Mobile 5G Network
Non-Profit Partner Only
$25
Member Monthly Rate
$12
PLAN Cost per SIM
52%
Gross Margin / SIM
10%
Referral Bonus Paid
Interactive Model
Revenue & Margin Projections
Adjust the sliders to model different subscriber scenarios. PLAN Systems pays $12/mo per SIM to Mission Telecom and bills members $25/mo for unlimited 5G service.
$25/mo · $150 / 6-mo plan
10% commission on revenue · max 12 months
Referral-driven subscribers
Typical kiosks · $400 equip + $12/mo SIM
Total Active Lines
110
Monthly Revenue
$2,750
Annual Gross Revenue
$33,000
Annual Net Margin
$16,380
Cost of Service
-$1,320/mo ($12 × total SIMs)
Referral Commissions
-$150/mo (10% of partner revenue)
Monthly Net Margin
$1,365/mo
12-Month Revenue Projection
Modeling growth from 50 to 250 members over one year
Unit Economics per SIM
Annual revenue, cost, and net per active subscriber line
Community Infrastructure
Kiosk Deployment Program
PLAN Mobile community kiosks extend connectivity access to libraries, schools, shelters, and partner locations. Kiosks include 5G-capable equipment (GLiNet or equivalent), SIM card display, and QR onboarding.
Item Notes Cost
5G Hotspot / Router GLiNet Spitz AX (GL-X3000) or equivalent 5G-capable mobile router. BYOD compatible, dual-SIM capable on premium models. $400
SIM / Line of Service 1× unlimited 5G SIM @ $12/mo (PLAN Systems rate via Mission Telecom) $144 / yr
Installation Labor 2–4 hrs @ $35/hr (avg 3 hrs). Site survey, mounting, config, network test. $105
Setup Technician 1 hr @ $35 for device provisioning, SIM activation, account setup $35
Monthly Check-In 1 hr × $35 × 12 months. Signal verification, firmware update, SIM swap if needed. $420 / yr
SIM Card Display Unit Acrylic or printed holder for SIM cards / QR sign-up cards at kiosk location $85
Printed Flyers & Signage Branded PLAN Mobile materials, QR codes, onboarding instructions $65
SIM Mailing (new members) Est. 10 members / yr @ $6 avg (stamp + envelope + PO run time) $60 / yr
Support & Activation Overhead PLAN Systems staff time for account activation, deactivation, support calls. Est. $12.50/hr × 12 hrs. $150 / yr
Year 1 Total — Typical Kiosk $1,464
Break-even analysis: Each kiosk needs to sustain ~5 active $25/mo members to cover its Year 1 costs within the year — achievable at a single library or school location.
Typical Kiosk Year 1 Cost Breakdown
$1,464 total first-year investment per location
Recommended Hardware
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    GLiNet Spitz AX (GL-X3000) — Sub-6GHz 5G, dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6, $230–$280 street price. Excellent for fixed kiosk + portable use.
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    Franklin T10 — Compact 5G hotspot, $50–80, great for simple deployments with low foot traffic.
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    GLiNet Puli AX (GL-XE3000) — LTE/5G, 4G failover, OpenWRT-capable, $175. Best for technical partner installs.
Item Notes Cost
5G Router (Premium) GLiNet Spitz AX or Cradlepoint R1900 — dual SIM, enterprise-grade, outdoor-rated option available $600
Dual SIM Lines of Service 2× $12/mo = $24/mo SIM cost. Dual-carrier failover for resilience. $288 / yr
Installation Labor Avg 3.5 hrs @ $35/hr. Includes weatherproofing, cable management, power adapter setup. $123
Setup Technician 1.5 hrs @ $35 for dual-SIM provisioning, failover config, bandwidth testing $53
Monthly Check-In 1 hr × $35 × 12 months $420 / yr
Premium Display Unit Branded enclosure with lockable SIM storage, PLAN Mobile branding, QR panel $150
Flyers, Signage & Printing Enhanced multi-language materials, posters, card stock for SIM distribution $100
SIM Mailing Est. 20 members / yr @ $6 avg $120 / yr
Support & Activation Overhead Higher traffic location, est. 16 hrs staff time / yr @ $12.50/hr $200 / yr
Year 1 Total — Premium Kiosk $2,054
Premium value proposition: Dual-SIM failover, higher capacity locations (libraries, schools, shelters). Target high-foot-traffic sites with 10+ member potential to maximize impact ROI.
Premium Kiosk Year 1 Cost Breakdown
$2,054 total first-year investment per location
Premium Hardware Options
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    Cradlepoint R1900 — Enterprise 5G router, dual modem slots, NetCloud managed. Best for institutional/school deployments.
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    Pepwave MAX BR1 Pro 5G — Rugged, outdoor-rated, SpeedFusion bonding. Ideal for outdoor or resilience kiosks.
Item Notes Annual Cost
Line of Service (Typical) $12/mo × 12 $144
Line of Service (Premium / Dual) $24/mo × 12 $288
Monthly Check-In Labor 1 hr × $35 × 12 $420
Flyers & Refreshed Signage Annual reprint of materials $50
SIM Mailing Est. 10 new members / yr @ $6 $60
Support Overhead ~8–12 hrs staff time $150
Hardware Reserve 10% of equipment cost set aside for repair/replacement $40–$60
Year 2+ Annual (Typical) ~$864
Year 2+ Annual (Premium) ~$1,028
3-Year Cost vs Revenue per Kiosk
Modeling 8 active member subscribers per typical kiosk location
Fleet Deployment Calculator
$7,320
Y1 Deploy Cost
$12,000
Annual Revenue
$4,680
Net Y1 (after cost)
40
Community Members Served
Affiliate Network
Partner Referral Program
PLAN Systems operates a structured affiliate network where partner organizations earn commissions by referring members to PLAN Mobile. Partners retain full independence and no exclusivity is required.
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    10% Referral Bonus — PLAN Systems pays 10% of line-of-service revenue for each sale generated by a referral partner, for up to 12 months per customer. That's $2.50/mo per active $25 SIM referred.
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    Payment Timeline — Bonuses are paid via ACH transfer within 67 days after the month-end in which PLAN Systems collects customer fees. Requires a signed Term Sheet + W9 on file.
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    Eligibility — Partners must register all leads and close them within 90 days of registration (extensions granted for meaningful ongoing engagement). Registration via term sheet establishes clear cause-effect attribution.
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    Non-Exclusive — Partners are fully free to work with other carriers or technology providers. The partnership is non-exclusive, revocable, and non-transferable.
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    Marketing Support — PLAN Systems provides branding materials, onboarding training, and promotional resources. Partners gain access to PLAN's partner portal and referral tracking system.
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    Target Sectors — Education, STEM, Libraries, Underserved Communities, and Non-Profit Organizations. Aligned with Mission Telecom
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    Important Notes — Bonuses may be withheld for returns/cancellations. Disputes must be reported within 7 days of payment. Initial term runs until April 1, then auto-renews annually.
Referral Revenue Potential
10% commission per partner per month (12-mo cap per customer)
Mission Telecom Partnership

Mission Telecom is a nonprofit wireless carrier operating on the T-Mobile 5G network. They sell exclusively to schools, libraries, nonprofits, and social welfare organizations — never to individuals or for-profit businesses. PLAN Systems acts as a resale/distribution partner, extending Mission Telecom's reach into communities through direct member services and kiosk deployments.

501(c)(3) Carrier T-Mobile 5G Backend Plans from $12/line
Philanthropic Investment
Fund Digital Equity in Austin
PLAN Systems is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible and directly fund community kiosk deployments, technology education, and sustainable internet access for underserved households.
Program Capacity at Different Funding Levels
Community Members Served (Annual)50
Kiosk Locations Active2
Referral Partners Onboarded3
Adjust funding level to see projected impact:
Based on: $1,464/kiosk deployment, $12/mo SIM cost for direct subsidized access, $35/hr for operations staff.
$2,500
Seed Sponsor
Fund one community kiosk deployment with full first-year operational support.
  • 1 kiosk deployed + 1 yr service
  • ~15 community members served
  • PLAN branded marketing materials
  • Quarterly impact report
$10,000
Community Builder
Deploy a fleet of 5 kiosks across Austin with operational support and member subsidies.
  • 5 kiosk locations deployed
  • 40–60 members connected
  • Member portal upgrade support
  • Dedicated partner onboarding
  • Monthly reporting dashboard
$25,000
Digital Equity Partner
Scale PLAN Mobile to 15+ kiosk sites, full member portal, and referral partner network expansion.
  • 15 kiosk deployments
  • 150+ community members
  • Hosted member portal (V2)
  • Referral partner program rollout
  • Named recognition on site
$100K+
Statewide Catalyst
Fund PLAN Mobile's statewide expansion with full technology infrastructure, staffing, and 50+ kiosk sites.
  • 50+ kiosks across Texas
  • 500+ annual members
  • Full platform + staff buildout
  • E-Rate & grant program development
  • Co-branding + advisory board seat
Current Funding Vehicles: Monthly Members at $25/mo · Six-Month Plans at $150 · Direct Donation → · EIN: 83-0636676
Technology Roadmap
Platform Investment Needs
Current website (V1) is functional but will need upgraded hosting and a full member portal to support scale.
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Hosting & Infrastructure
~$1,200/yr

Upgrade from current WordPress hosting to managed cloud platform capable of supporting member portal, API integrations, and uptime SLAs. Recommended: Cloudflare + dedicated VPS or WP Engine.

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Member Portal (V2)
~$3,500–$8,000

Self-service account management, SIM activation, billing history, and usage stats. Enables PLAN to activate/deactivate accounts independently of Mission Telecom. Integrates with existing Stripe payment links.

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Kiosk Management System
~$2,000–$4,000

Track kiosk device health, SIM status, member activations, and monthly technician visits. QR-code based self-sign-up flow. Integrates with PLAN's 3D spatial platform for community mapping.