5.1 Onyx ONE Concept Overview
Onyx ONE is a premium mobile device designed to activate the Onyx Mobile Network from the moment it is powered on. It ships with global connectivity and payments enabled by default, turning hardware into a direct on-ramp for recurring network revenue rather than a standalone consumer gadget.
The device exists to reduce friction at activation. Users do not assemble services, manage carriers, or configure payments. Connectivity, identity, and payments resolve through the same platform stack that powers the Onyx app, delivering continuity across devices and environments.
Onyx ONE is positioned as a durable, long-lived access point to the network. Hardware is not a growth experiment or brand extension; it is an owned distribution surface that aligns user experience, economics, and service reliability under a single system.
5.2 Hardware Roadmap
Onyx ONE follows a phased, execution-first roadmap designed to minimize risk while validating demand.
Initial production is structured around limited manufacturing runs with clearly defined activation targets. Early batches focus on power users, partners, and high-intent customers who value reliability and continuity over feature density.
Manufacturing, certification, and logistics are handled through experienced ODM partners. Regulatory compliance, carrier certification, and regional approvals are managed through established supply chain processes rather than internal reinvention.
Hardware development progresses in parallel with platform maturity, ensuring that device capabilities remain tightly coupled to the underlying network services.
5.3 Hardware Economics
Onyx ONE is priced as a premium device with a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of $999.
Hardware margins are designed to be neutral to positive on a per-unit basis, with profitability driven primarily by downstream service activation rather than one-time device sales. Each device functions as a high-confidence entry point into recurring connectivity and payments revenue.
Economic assumptions prioritize:
- Predictable bill of materials ranges
- Conservative manufacturing yields
- Managed logistics and warranty exposure
- Clear break-even thresholds per production run
Hardware economics are evaluated holistically, with lifetime network revenue per activated device treated as the primary performance metric.