PlanetTalk is a mobile platform that lets migrants send international airtime, mobile data, and digital gift vouchers to loved ones in over 150 countries. The app also supports cheap international calls and utility bill payments, with a partner program that pays individuals and businesses commissions for 24 months per referral.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Migrants living abroad often struggle to stay connected with family and friends back home, facing high costs and unreliable services for international calls, mobile top-ups, and bill payments. Existing remittance and communication options are fragmented, slow, or expensive, making it difficult to provide timely support to loved ones across borders.
Solution
PlanetTalk provides a mobile app that enables users to send airtime, mobile data, and digital gift vouchers instantly to recipients in over 150 countries. The platform also offers cheap international calling and utility bill payment services, all through a single, secure interface. By combining multiple transfer and communication functions, PlanetTalk simplifies cross-border support for migrants, while its partner program incentivizes users and businesses to promote the service and earn recurring commissions on referrals. The app is designed for reliable, instant delivery with a focus on affordability and ease of use.
Target Audience
Primary customers are migrants in the UK, US, Canada, France, and Ireland who want to support family and friends abroad, as well as diaspora-focused businesses like shops and restaurants that can earn recurring income through referrals.
Features
- Instant airtime and data top-ups to over 150 countries with secure, verified transactions
- Cheap international calling and utility bill payment services integrated into the same app
- Referral program that pays $3 per successful referral and offers commissions for up to 24 months on each referred customer's top-ups
- Partner dashboard for tracking earnings and requesting payouts in real time
- Dedicated account manager and branded marketing materials for business partners
- Available on iOS and Android via the App Store and Google Play