StraightTalk Targets PagePlus, Will Launch Verizon BYOD Service On Tuesday (Updated)
StraightTalk now turns its sights on PagePlus, as it will launch CDMA BYOD service powered by Verizon Wireless on Tuesday.
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.
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?
Deal: Samsung Focus Flash (AT&T-Banded) – $149.99 Shipped, Unlocked
One of the lowest prices for a phone on the list to be upgraded to Windows Phone 7.8, unlocked and prepaid-ready.
Galaxy Nexus vs Nexus 4 – Clear Winners, Losers
Google’s current Nexus smartphone strategy has created an interesting quandary. In many ways, the old Galaxy Nexus trumps Nexus 4, and in many ways, Nexus 4 trumps Galaxy Nexus. We explain why, how, and what you should buy.
Deal: T-Mobile Jet 2.0 Refurbished USB Broadband Card – $20 with $15 Prepaid Card
One of T-Mobile’s fastest mobile broadband devices is now available on prepaid, for just $5 after prepaid credit.
Page Plus Cellular Ups $40 Plan to 100 MB of Data, Verizon Network Still Key in Competitve Advantage
One of the only third-party services that uses Verizon’s network… and devices… added a bit more data today.
Straight Talk and Net10 To Offer SIM Only Service Option
Straight Talk has confirmed on its Facebook page that it will offer a SIM-only option for the first time along with its sister brand in Net10 within the next few days. The dedicated page for the offering is now live and features options for regular full-size SIMs as well as the increasingly popular microSIMs used […]
Straight Talk To Launch LG Optimus 2X, First High-End Prepaid LTE Android Phone (Updated)
Prepaid virtual operator Straight Talk has announced its first high-end Android smartphone in the LG Optimus 2X. The key differentiator between this version of the phone and the T-Mobile version in the G2X will be the inclusion of an LTE radio, which will make this the first high-end prepaid Android smartphone on Straight Talk and […]
Straight Talk Offers ‘Black Friday’ Plan – $30/unlimited for 12 Months
Starting early this morning, Straight Talk (part of Tracfone), is offering a “Black Friday Plan” offering. The plan is their standard $45/month Talk, Text & Data plan, but discounted to $30/month. That rate is then locked in for one year, as part of the offering. The plan is available in nearly all Straight Talk markets, […]