Brightstar was founded in 1997 by CEO Marcelo Claure.
Brightstar is hoping to outshine rival telecom distributor
Brightpoint. The company distributes wireless products such
as cell phones and accessories, wireless data equipment, and
prepaid wireless products. Brightstar offers inventory
management, logistics, fulfillment, customized packaging,
and assembly services, as well as supply chain and reverse
logistics services. It distributes cell phones made by
Motorola, Kyocera, Samsung, LG, and Sony Ericsson, among
others. With operations in more than 45 countries, the
company serves network operators, retailers, and resellers
in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region.