Net10 to Cap AT&T SIM Customers to 1.5GB Starting March 1st (Updated)
Net10 Wireless will begin enforcing a hard data cap on customers using AT&T-powered devices and SIM cards starting on Friday, with possible implications for StraightTalk. Updated with clarification from Net10.
T-Mobile Creates Go Smart Brand to Challenge Boost, Virgin Mobile
While T-Mobile may be in the process of acquiring MetroPCS, they aren’t waiting to get hold of the brand. In fact, if Go Smart is successful, MetroPCS may not be worth much more than spectrum.
StraightTalk Launches Dialer App for $60 International Unlimited Plan
StraightTalk releases a dedicated Android app for its $60 unlimited international plan in order to bypass dialing access numbers.
Tracfone Removes AT&T SIM Cards from BYOD Offering
Tracfone has begun removing references to AT&T across all of its prepaid brands. Has it lost its sales and network leasing arrangement with the carrier?
StraightTalk Confirms Data Throttling Policy, No iPhone Hotspot Support
A StraightTalk spokesperson attempts to demystify its vague data usage policy and confirms that the iPhone lineup does not support Personal Hotspot access
Ting Paying ETFs for Customers Who Switch via Service Credit
Sprint MVNO Ting makes an offer to customers of competing carriers under contract to switch without ETF hassles, starting next month.
Follow-Up: Walmart Announces StraightTalk iPhone Lineup
Walmart confirms the forthcoming launch of the iPhone on StraightTalk beginning this weekend.
StraightTalk to Carry iPhone 5 Along with 4, Walmart to Offer Financing
Pictures surface confirming StraightTalk’s plans to sell the iPhone in Walmart retail stores, which include selling the iPhone 5 as well as the previously revealed iPhone 4.
PlatinumTel Launches T-Mobile-Powered GSM Service, Rebrands as PTEL
Long-time Sprint MVNO PlatinumTel begins its transition to becoming a T-Mobile-powered GSM MVNO
StraightTalk to Begin CDMA iPhone 4 Sales Soon?
StraightTalk may be close to offering its own version of the iPhone, with the twist that it’s powered by an unknown CDMA network