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by avirambm 4908 days ago
Moreover, the guy behind Free Mobile is also behind an Israeli mobile network operator called Golan Telecom. They have been game changers in Israel as well, providing unlimited call/text/data package for 99 NIS/month (about 26 USD). This package also features unlimited calls to more than 50 countries. Recently they even cut their prices in half (49 NIS/month), for 6 months for new subscribers.
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I didn't new that. But he is also behind a very big hosting company who changed the game (dedibox). He was the first to introduce cheap dedicated hosting serveur with high speed connection and unlimited data.

He is behind kima venture.

He is also the founder of a Computer Science school, soon two.

He also co-owns one of the most famous french newspaper. And was well known for bringing defamation lawsuits to journalists and newpapers. He also got most of his early wealth from running adult services.

In short he is not without controversies.