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- Joint venture between SK Telecom (South Korea) and Earthlink (US)
- Annual revenue (2007): $171 million
- Established: January 26, 2005
- Industry: Mobile virtual network operations
- Phone: 888-88-HELIO
- HQ: Los Angeles, California
- CEO & Director: Sky Dayton
- CFO: Todd Tappin
- Products: Helio Ocean, Helio Mysto, Helio Heat, Helio Fin
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Helio is a mobile provider that targets a younger, tech-savvy demographic in the United States. It offers proprietary phones that combine stylish design with advanced features. Helio is a joint venture between American and Korean companies.
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Key Dates
- January 26, 2005: Company founded as a joint venture between SK Telecom and Earthlink
- February 16, 2006: Establishes an advertising and phone content partnership with MySpace
- July 13, 2006: Multimedia ad campaign featuring slogan: "Don't call us a phone company; don't call it a phone"
- September 21, 2007: SK Telecom increases investment, effectively taking over operational control
- March 19, 2008: Becomes first US mobile phone carrier to sign a deal with the Opera web browser; adds support for Opera Mini on the Helio Ocean
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Helio Questions
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Helio Gracie, how did he die? 2 AnswersHelio Gracie died in his sleep at the age of 95. It was reported that he was in the hospital earlier in the week with stomach problems. read more -
Can you cancel Helios service online? 1 AnswerYou can't cancel online. You have to call their "Member Care Team toll-free" Helio: 888.88.HELIO" http://www.helio.com/legal/return-policy http://www.helio.com... read more -
Can anyone who knows how to connect to Helios on a Mac please let me know? 1 AnswerHere are some helpful tips on how to connect your Helio to a MAC -quote- "As for moving stuff between your Mac and your Ocean, it's pretty good. When you connec... read more
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