---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-036162"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SURG"
cik: "0001392694"
company_name: "SurgePays, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-05T20:05:51+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-05T20:08:19.679824+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SurgePays forms Redline Wireless Group JV with major distributor; 51% owned, targets 1M subscribers

## Summary
- SurgePays forms Redline Wireless Group JV, owning 51% as managing member; partner owns 49% and contributes access to 20,000+ independent prepaid dealers.
- SurgePays contributes in-kind assets (LinkUp Mobile brand, MVNO platform, billing, ops center) with no cash capital contribution.
- JV expected to be cash flow positive from first month; parties target exceeding 1 million subscribers.
- SurgePays will consolidate Redline as majority-owned subsidiary; partner's 49% reported as noncontrolling interest.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-036162
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SURG
- cik: 0001392694
- company_name: SurgePays, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-05T20:05:51+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1392694/000149315226036162/0001493152-26-036162-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1392694/000149315226036162/form8-k.htm

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