Prepaid Wireless News
Mint Mobile Reddit Ad Pits Itself Directly Against Verizon Prepaid
While browsing Reddit I was struck by an ad from Mint Mobile that specifically pits itself against Verizon Prepaid. The ad compares Mint Mobile’s “unlimited plan” to Verizon’s unlimited plan.
Read More Boost Mobile Launches Mix & Match Family Plans With Discounts In Dealer Stores
A source confirmed to BestMVNO that the Boost Mobile dealer channel is undergoing some changes. Dealers can now provide customers the ability to mix and match plans on their accounts
Read More Metro by T-Mobile’s Free Phones For All Offer Is A Deceptive Trick To Lock You Into Paying More
John Freier, the President of T-Mobile’s U.S. Consumer Group, released a video today claiming to be “changing wireless for good” by offering Metro by T-Mobile’s first Un-carrier move. Free phones
Read More T-Mobile Pulls Fast One On FCC, Extends Metro’s Unlock Policy To 365 Days Post-Mint Mobile Acquisition
On 4/23/24, T-Mobile informed the FCC that if it were allowed to acquire Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile it would immediately change the device unlock policy for each brand to
Read More H2O Wireless Targets Multi-Line Customers With $25/Line For “Unlimited”
H2O Wireless, a sister brand to PureTalk, has launched a new offer targeting prospective multi-line customers. Through 8/31/24, new customers who activate a multi-line plan on H2O’s $50 unlimited plan
Read More TextNow’s Free Phone Plan Now Comes With “Essential Data”
TextNow has updated its free unlimited talk and text phone plan to include what it is calling “Free Essential Data.” Free Essential Data is free data that can be used
Read More US Mobile Launches Manual Network Switching Tool
US Mobile has launched a new manual network switching tool. The company is tentatively calling it TelePortal. The tool is currently in beta testing, and US Mobile’s founder, Ahmed Khattak,
Read More Helium Mobile Touts 62k Subs, Adds Group Plans & Pixel Phones With Free Service
Helium Mobile, a startup that operates as both an MVNO and a carrier, has experienced a highly productive few months. At the end of April, Helium Foundation board member Arman
Read More Visible Launches $10 Off Unlimited Plans For 3-Months, $240 Off Google Pixels
Visible by Verizon has some new and recently launched offers. New customers can get their first three months of service on either of Visible by Verizon’s unlimited plans at a
Read More DISH Follies Continue, Boost Mobile Stores Face Stiff Penalties For Closing Early
According to documents shared with BestMVNO, Boost Mobile dealers operating branded locations will face a chargeback/fine for store closures. Dealers closing a store for an entire day will face a
Read More T-Mobile’s Acquisition Of Mint Mobile Gains FCC Approval, Deal Closing May 1
The FCC stated on 4/25/24 that it approved T-Mobile’s acquisition of the Ka’ena Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile. The approval came just two days after
Read More PrologMobile Offers Network Compatibility Checker For MVNOs & Distributors
I wrote in this space about a year ago about a very innovative company that makes sure that devices being purchased by carriers, MVNOs, & wholesale distributors are compatible with
Read More SurgePays, Inc. Readies Launch Of Linkup Mobile
SurgePays, Inc (SURG), a publicly traded company is set to launch a new wireless MVNO service, Linkup Mobile, according to the latest prepaid report from Wave7 Research sent to subscribers.
Read More Boost Mobile’s Secret $10/Mo 3-Month Trial Unlimited Plan Is Still Kicking
Boost Mobile continues to run a secret new customer trial offer. The promo will give customers an unlimited plan with 35GB of monthly high-speed data for $10/month. An upfront payment
Read More Consumer Cellular Announces 2nd Month Free, Signs Fred Couples & 3 Other Golf Legends To Marketing Deals
Consumer Cellular has relaunched a second-month free promotion, as noted in the latest edition of Wave7 Research’s prepaid report. BestMVNO reported the same type of offer running last July. Switchers
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