SurgePays, Inc. - Common Stock (SURG)

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Joint Venture Discussions Continue as Company Evaluates Smartphone Rent-to-Own Program as Standalone Revenue Channel

Joint venture with one of the largest wireless master distribution organizations in the US combines SurgePays' MVNO infrastructure with a 20,000 plus dealer footprint and is expected to be cash flow positive in its first month of operations

New joint venture with one of the largest wireless master distribution organizations in the US is expected to be cash flow positive in its first month of operations

June sales top $142,000 in only 32 participating dealers

LinkUp Mobile to debut a disruptive new dealer and Master Distributor compensation model at the prepaid wireless industry’s premier annual event

Amendment Modernizes Commercial Terms, Lowers Future Subscriber Costs, and Strengthens the Company’s Balance Sheet

BARTLETT, Tenn., June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ: SURG) (“SurgePays” or the “Company”), a fintech and mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) delivering prepaid wireless and financial products to approximately 138 million subprime consumers in the United States, today announced it has engaged BrandRap, a Irvine, California-based artificial intelligence and operations consultancy, to build a real-time AI decisioning engine to drive higher revenue per subscriber on ProgramBenefits.com.

A 25,000 Activation Pilot to Test Monetizing SurgePays' Subprime Customer Base. 

BARTLETT, Tenn., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ: SURG) ("SurgePays" or the "Company"), a wireless and fintech point of sale company connecting subprime and underserved consumers to essential mobile and financial services, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Friday, May 15, 2026. The Company will report its financial results for the 2026 first quarter the same day before the market opens.

Agreement establishes embedded distribution pathway into platforms serving millions of underbanked Americans, with initial deployment and activation economics defined

Reduced Cash Burn and Expansion Across Multiple Revenue Channels Support a More Efficient Growth Model

New Platform Capabilities Designed to Increase Revenue Per Store and Further Integrate SurgePays into Core Merchant Operations

BARTLETT, Tenn., March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ: SURG)("SurgePays" or the "Company"), a wireless and fintech point of sale company connecting subprime and underserved consumers to essential mobile and financial services, today announced that it plans to host a conference call and report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

In-store digital media platform expected to drive customer acquisition and create new high-margin recurring revenue opportunities

Four companies— Health In Tech (NASDAQ: HIT), Synergy CHC Corp (NASDAQ: SNYR), SurgePays (NASDAQ: SURG), and Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) —are emerging in a “March Madness Undervalued Watch” theme, gaining investor radar as capital rotates into small- and micro-cap stocks, spotlighting opportunities across AI, consumer wellness, InsurTech, telecom infrastructure, and digital media.

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Tax season campaign expected to attract new retail partners and expand LinkUp distribution

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Subscriber milestone reflects continued execution across retail channels

SurgePays Inc (NASDAQ: SURG) continues to execute on its transformation into a multi-vertical wireless and fintech platform, layering higher-margin platform monetization on top of its existing telecom and digital payments infrastructure while reinforcing its balance sheet to support growth through 2026 and beyond . The company recently completed a public offering of 2,000,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share , generating approximately $2.5 million in gross proceeds , further strengthening liquidity and financial flexibility.

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