Defense Mobile, an MVNO that targets military personnel, is coming out of beta status today with more coverage and more devices in its arsenal. During its beta trial, Defense Mobile resold access to AT&T and Sprint’s networks. Now, it offers Verizon, too, and is in talks with T-Mobile. The company’s service is meant exclusively for […]
Google’s forthcoming wireless service will only be available to the Nexus 6 handset at launch, reports the Wall Street Journal. Citing sources familiar with Google’s plans, the Journal says Google’s wireless service will “weave together” access from T-Mobile and Sprint’s cellular services, in addition to WiFi. The service won’t be available to older Nexus handsets, […]
Ting, an MVNO that until now only resold access to Sprint’s network, has added service from an unnamed GSM network. Anyone may sign up for the service, which Ting is offering as a beta. It requires users to purchase a Ting SIM card to be used with an unlocked, compatible GSM handset. Ting said international […]
Ting is an MVNO that offers low rates for mobile plans and uses Sprint’s network coverage for its customers. Today the company announced its expansion into the ISP market by announcing plans to provide gigabit-speed Internet in Charlottesville, Virginia. In order to provide the service, the company bought a majority share (70 percent) in Blue […]
Ting, an MVNO that resells access to Sprint’s network, today said it plans to expand its service next year by adding support for GSM devices. Beginning in February, anyone with an unlocked GSM handset will be able to sign up for Ting service. Ting said customers will be able to have both CDMA and GSM […]
Madstar Mobile today announced itself as “the newest national wireless carrier.” The MVNO resells access to Sprint’s 3G/4G networks and claims to offer the benefits of postpaid and prepaid services at the same time. It bills for service on a postpaid basis, but it doesn’t require credit checks, deposits, or contracts. Madstar says customers can […]
Two low-cost providers, RadioShack No Contract and Spot Mobile, have decided to call it quits. RadioShack didn’t operate a traditional MVNO, but branded and resold Cricket Wireless’ service as its own. Now that Cricket is owned by AT&T, and RadioShack No Contract struggled to win over customers, the company will cease selling the service. According […]
Zact Mobile, an MVNO that resold access to Sprint’s network, plans to shut down at the end of August. Zact launched in 2013 and was notable because it allowed customers to adjust their voice minutes, messaging, and data allotments on the fly to suit their needs. The company stopped signing up new customers on July […]
Rok Mobile officially launched today, allowing select invitees to try its music-focused wireless service. Rok Mobile is an MVNO that resells access to Sprint and T-Mobile’s 3G and LTE 4G networks. Rok doesn’t just provide wireless service, it also bundles in its own streaming music service. Rok charges $50 per month for unlimited voice, messaging, […]
FreedomPop, an MVNO that resells access to Sprint’s network, hopes to increase its reach by partnering with either AT&T or T-Mobile. The company is looking at these two GSM carriers specifically because they use SIM card-based devices, which makes it easier to switch from phone to phone. Such a move would “open up a whole […]
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