Paxton Fails to Prove Nomad Internet Lawsuit
It’s been more than a year now since Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit against Nomad Internet.
Attorney General Paxton alleged, “The lawsuit was filed to stop an operation that sold internet access primarily to rural customers through an illegal scheme that often resulted in paying customers losing all internet access.”
“The lawsuit alleges violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act by Jessica Garza, her husband Homero “Josh” or “Jayden” Garza, and the company the couple manages and controls, GEV IO, LLC d/b/a Nomad Internet, which perpetrated a $75 million deceptive scheme from their home in New Braunfels, Texas.”
“Nomad acquired large quantities of SIM cards from legitimate wireless internet providers, reprogrammed those SIM cards to avoid detection, and then repackaged the telecommunication equipment for resale.”
“The Garzas mispresented their relationship with the legitimate wireless internet providers, inducing consumers to purchase expensive monthly internet service plans. Upon detection of their unauthorized use, the legitimate wireless internet providers terminated the SIM cards, leaving consumers without internet access. The Office of the Attorney General obtained a temporary injunction from the Comal County District Court to stop this scam. The Court’s order also freezes Nomad’s assets to preserve funds for consumer restitution.”
In response, Nomad Internet said, “They deny the allegations and are committed to providing high-speed internet to rural communities. They have also mentioned an agreement with Verizon to sell unlimited internet plans, which they intend to follow meticulously. The company is currently working with the Texas Attorney General’s office to present and establish all facts related to Nomad Internet services between 2020 and 2022, a period during which they worked with a network of third-party resellers to deliver internet service to consumers.”
As of today, there has been no further action taken against Nomad Internet, which means Paxton has failed to prove anything against Nomad Internet.
