MetroPCS Adjusts Pricing on LTE, Adds Caps
MetroPCS has introduced two new service plans for its 4G LTE service today designed to get more customers interested in the service. Starting with the $40 plan, it includes unlimited voice and data access along with access to YouTube, while stepping up to the $50 plan adds 1GB of “data access” along with unlimited web […]
AT&T Announces New GoPhone Rate Plans
AT&T has announced its new slate of GoPhone rate plans going into effect next Sunday October 3rd. The rate plans consist of the Unlimited Daily Talk and Text plan for $2 per day only on the days the phone is used, Unlimited Talk and Text monthly plan with 200 MB of data for $75 a […]
Sprint Testing New WiMax Only Plans in Select Markets
Sprint is currently testing two new WiMax only service plans in select markets for home and mobile WiMax service. The 4G Mobile Broadband Connect plan is priced at $50, which is $10 less than its standard 3G/4G service plan at $59.99. The plan is compatible with its recently launched U1901 USB modem and is available […]
Simple Mobile Realigns Plans, Adds Unlimited Data
Simple Mobile, the virtual operator known for its bring your own phone/device options and service plans with SIM only sales has realigned its monthly plans once again with the inclusion of unlimited on device data access, with the company explicitly noting smart devices as being allowed on the new offering. Beginning at $40 per month, […]
AT&T Offering Intenational iPad 3G Data Plans
Not long after the launch of the Apple iPad 3G, AT&T is now offering international data plans for roaming with the device. AT&T’s data plans begin at 20MB of data access for $24.99 and end at 200MB of access for $199.99, identical to its international data plans for phones.
T-Mobile Launching New Prepaid, Mobile Broadband Options on May 16th
Internal T-Mobile documentation has confirmed the forthcoming debut of two new prepaid options and a new mobile broadband option meant for first time users. The new offerings are meant to compete with the increasing amount of prepaid and flat-rate services that pose a threat to entrenched carriers. The new prepaid options consist of a new […]
Simple Mobile Announces New Service Plans
Following up on the introduction of the service last November, MVNO Simple Mobile has announced a new selection of service plans for its prepaid flat-rate service while touting the opportunity to use any unlocked GSM phone. Simple Mobile is now offering its Unlimited National Talk & Text plan for $40, Unlimited National Talk, Text & […]
AT&T Forcing Data Plans on Unlocked and Unbranded Smartphones? (Updated)
Update: AT&T has responded, stating that the policy of forcing smartphone data plans regardless of subsidy has been in effect since the last major change in plan alignment last September, despite no explicit mention in the Terms and Conditions about the policy in regards to unlocked smart devices being used on the carrier. AT&T further […]
AT&T Now Requiring Messaging Plans on Messaging Phones
AT&T is now requiring customers that purchase what the carrier considers Quick Messaging devices attach a messaging plan on top of data access for device purchase.
AT&T Announces New Rate Plans, Adds Unlimited Voice/Data Plan for iPhone
Following up on Verizon’s forthcoming rate plan changes, AT&T has announced nearly identical rate plans for individual and FamilyTalk plans set to go into effect on January 18th. Plans now start at unlimited talk for $69.99 with Family Talk unlimited talk for $119.99 per month on two lines. Messaging add-onsremain unchanged at $20 for unlimited […]