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The New iPhone SE Will Launch At Several Carrier Prepaid Brands And MVNOS
If you somehow missed it, Apple launched the iPhone SE generation 2 this week. The body of the device is a throwback to yesteryear with large bezels, but it does have some high-end internals. The iPhone SE comes with a True Tone display, an A13 Bionic processor, high-speed charging capabilities,
Read MoreGreatCall Gains Larger Presence Within Best Buy To Mark Launch Of Lively Wearable2
Over two years ago Best Buy surprised many with its $800 million purchase of GreatCall Inc and its 900,000+ subscriber base. Best Buy purchased the brand as a way to expand its revenue streams through entry into the connected health sector. GreatCall sells wearables, phones and plans and services geared
Read MoreMost Prepaid Carrier Brand Stores Remain Open Amid Coronavirus Fears
According to a recent survey by Wave7 Research, most carrier prepaid and dealer stores have remained open as nationwide worry over the spread of the COVID-19 virus continues. Although a majority remain open, many do have reduced hours and different markets and brands are handling the situation with varied responses.
Read MoreTwigby’s New Smartphone Value Plans Start At $20/Month
Twigby has updated its wireless plans. The Sprint MVNO with roaming on Verizon has some new “Value Plans” that will live alongside their build your own plan options. The new plans start at $20/month but a perpetually running promotion from Twigby gives new customers 25% off for their first 6-months
Read MoreBoost & Metro Launch New TV Ad Campaigns, Consumer Cellular Breaks Into Top 100 In National TV Ad Spending
Consumer Cellular led all MVNOs and prepaid providers in national TV advertising this past January by placing in the top 100 in national TV ad spending. No other wireless provider placed in the top 100. Jeff Moore of Wave7 Research told BestMVNO he was unable to recall another time when
Read MoreWalmart Launches In-Store Pilot Program To Sell Refurbished iPhones, iPads, & Other Apple Devices
Walmart is currently running a new pilot program believed to be in about 30 of its brick and mortar stores. Stores participating in the program are selling goTRG certified refurbished Apple products. On its website, goTRG states that it has been refurbishing electronics for over 10 years in partnership with
Read MoreSprint Expands Into A Majority Of Walmarts, Offers Affordable Choice Program To Help Those With Poor Credit
Wave7 Research recently reported to its subscribers that Sprint is now available at a majority of Walmart locations based on sources and checks. Prior to the expansion, Wave7 Research had noted that Sprint was available in an estimated 40% of all Walmart locations, or approximately 1,400 of it’s 3,568 US
Read MoreBestMVNO Is Expanding!
Hello all. It’s been a long journey for me with BestMVNO. I started BestMVNO back in 2013 with a focus on educating people about MVNOS so that they could potentially save money on their phone bills. Since that time a whole lot in the industry has changed, and MVNO brands
Read MoreConsumer Cellular Exits Best Buy While Growing At A 50k Subcriber Per Month Pace
Consumer Cellular has exited from Best Buy. The move comes just one year after Consumer Cellular first appeared in Best Buy stores. Industry analyst Wave7 Research observed the withdrawal over the last month and noted the change in a report the firm recently sent to its subscribers. In February of
Read MoreMint Mobile Is Offering A Free Year Of Service With The Purchase Of An iPhone XR, XS Or XS Max
Mint Mobile has recently launched several offers. Customers who order a new iPhone XR, XS or XS Max can choose to pair it with either a free year of service, free airpods with 3 months of free service or $50 off the devices sold unlocked with 3 free months of
Read MoreFreedomPop Has Been Acquired By Red Pocket Mobile
The company that runs FreedomPop, STS Media, announced today that it has agreed to sell the FreedomPop brand to Red Pocket Mobile. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but a Reuters source familiar with the deal says the transaction value is in the “high eight figures.” STS Media
Read MoreSprint Exits Target, Consumer Cellular To Benefit With A Larger In-Store Presence
Sprint is leaving Target’s retail space. Consumer Cellular will take over its displays giving the brand a more pronounced presence in the store. This change was first noted by Wave7 Research. According to Wave7 Research, multiple sources in several states have confirmed the move. BestMVNO confirmed the change locally with
Read MoreDataPass Has Quietly Shut Down
DataPass was a multi-carrier partner MVNO. The company offered service plans on the T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon networks. The MVNO burst onto the scene in early 2018 by offering an unlimited LTE data plan on the Sprint network for just $39/month. At launch, it was the cheapest unlimited data plan
Read MoreH2O Wireless Bought Out By Pure TalkUSA’s Parent Company Telrite
Telrite Holdings, Inc. announced today an agreement to purchase Locus Telecommunications pending regulatory approval. Telrite Holdings, Inc. is the company that owns Pure TalkUSA. Locus Telecommunications is the owner of the MVNO brands H2O Wireless and EasyGo. All brands are powered by the AT&T network. If the acquisition gets approved,
Read MoreBestMVNO Awards: Best Of 2018, Year In Review
With the start of a new year, it’s time to look back on what happened to the MVNO and wireless world in 2018. This is the 4th annual BestMVNO.com end of the year MVNO and wireless provider awards article. (Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliate links, although rest assured affiliate
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