Alltel Quietly Launches $99 Unlimited Calling Plan
In what could be considered the quietest way to launch a new voice plan, regional carrier Alltel has decided to maintain parity with the other service providers by offering a $99 unlimited voice calling plan, but did not even solicit a press release, instead an internal memo leaked by Engadget Mobile made the announcement for […]
AT&T, T-Mobile Announce Unlimited Calling Plans
Following up on Verizon’s announcement, both AT&T and T-Mobile have announced plans to launch unlimited calling plans. The new calling plans will be available on Friday and begin at $99.99 with the caveat that smart devices and the iPhone are currently not included in the offering. Customers will also be able to add these plans […]
Verizon Launches New Nationwide Unlimited Calling Plans (Updated)
Starting today, new and existing Verizon Wireless customers can choose from new plans that allow true unlimited nationwide calling for individuals and families. The new Nationwide Unlimited plans start at $99.99 and are designed for those customers that do not want the hassle of counting minutes monthly or want to make it easier to manage […]
Sprint Now Advertising Unlimited Access Plan Online (Updated)
Sprint is now officially launching an unlimited access plan previously offered to customers in select markets beginning last year. For $119.99 a month customers can have unlimited access to domestic voice and data services, but it is currently unclear if the plan includes phone as modem access. Sprint has also launched a companion website, but […]
Helio Lowers Price for Unlimited Everything
Helio is attracting customers today with the introduction of their new top tier plan: $99.99 for unlimited voice minutes, data and SMS text messaging along with other phone dependent capable services. This plan was previously priced at $145. It is not clear if this is a limited time offer, or a permanent plan change. The […]
Sprint Expands Unlimited by Boost, Adds Wal-Mart as Retail Partner
Sprint has announced the expansion of its Unlimited by Boost local area service to ten more states from its beginnings in California and Texas as well as distribution through 938 Wal-Mart stores in the expanded coverage area. The states included in the expanded coverage area include Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North […]
Video: AT&T Unlimited Messaging Ad (HD)
AT&T ushers in unlimited IM, Text, Picture, and Video messaging bundles with a follow-up to an older advertisement. Obviously aimed at families that have younger phone users, the ad tries to show that the whole family can take advantage of unlimited messaging. AT&T Unlimited Messaging Ad – High Definition (1080p), MPEG-4 (35.45 MB) AT&T Unlimited […]
Video: Boost Unlimited Launch Ad
Boost Unlimited has launched in several regions. Download the first television ad using the links below. Boost Unlimited Launch Ad – Standard Definition, H.264 (7.34 MB) Boost Unlimited Launch Ad – iPod, H.264 (2.98 MB) Boost Unlimited Launch Ad – Mobile, 3GPP (941 KB)
Sprint Increases Phone-As-Modem Confusion (Updated)
Update: Sprint Business today launched their first TV ads promoting PAM as a part of their Mobile Broadband initiative. Sprint’s history of tethering has been extremely checkered. Sprint went from touting tethering with the launch of Vision, to rolling out Unlimited Vision and barring tethering. Then, when it became clear Sprint was not enforcing tethering […]
AT&T: Unlimited mMode For Everyone
AT&T has apparently reversed their original plan to only offer the $24.99 mMode Unlimited plan only for UMTS owners, the mMode plan site now says that the plan is available on any GSM/GPRS or EDGE device, as well as UMTS.