
Republic Wireless Officially Launches To The Public
Upstart Sprint MVNO Republic Wireless officially launches to the public

Page Plus Updates Both of Its Voice-Focused Plans with (Slightly) More Data (Updated)
Pages Plus updates its voice-focused plans by adding more data access and cutting overage rates

Walmart Carves a Prepaid Broadband Niche with New 4 GB Data Plan
Walmart makes an old plan relevant, by turning a bad deal into a good niche offering.

Verizon Now Allowing iPhone 4/4S on $80 Monthly Prepaid Plan, Page Plus Prepares New Plan
Verizon quietly allows activation of the iPhone 4 and 4S on its prepaid smartphone plan, while Page Plus prepares a new smartphone oriented plan with more data access and unlimited MMS.

StraightTalk Restocks Nokia Smartphones Online, Walmart Price Cut on Proclaim
StraightTalk relists 3 Nokia smartphones after weeks of being out of stock on the 6790, E5 and E71, while Walmart cuts pricing on the Proclaim by $30.

New Verizon-Powered Huawei Ascend Y Now Available from StraightTalk
StraightTalk launches a Verizon-powered variant of the Huawei Ascend II in the Ascend Y

Verizon-Powered Samsung Galaxy S Showcase Listed on Walmart.com, Samsung Galaxy Discover Surfaces
StraightTalk leaks out two more new Samsung Android phones launching in the next month

StraightTalk BYOD Activation Kit Now Available At Select Walmart Locations, New Phones
StraightTalk rolls out its BYOD program to select Walmart locations ahead of a national launch while launching three new smartphones.

On the Unlocked iPhone 5 And The nanoSIM: Where Prepaid Options Stand
I give my thoughts and analysis on how the iPhone 5’s nanoSIM will affect options for prepaid service in the US and how Verizon’s iPhone 5 is a viable option for those waiting on the factory unlocked version.

Verizon iPhone 5 Shipping with Unlocked SIM Slot, Will Work With AT&T/T-Mobile SIM Cards
Verizon’s iPhone 5 features a nice surprise for international travelers and unlocked phone enthusiasts as it features a fully unlocked SIM slot with US GSM network support. Full analysis after the break