Joe Paonessa

MobileX Rolls Out Major Network Update: Faster Speeds, Lower Latency, and Automatic APN Configuration

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MobileX Network Upgrade

MobileX, a highly customizable wireless service provider that uses A.I. to recommend plans to subscribers has begun rolling out a significant update to its network today. Subscribers who receive the update may notice reduced latency, faster data speeds, and improved reliability. New customers will also benefit from a smoother onboarding experience, including automatic APN configuration—a … Read more

Total Wireless Promo is Latest Indicator Verizon Wants to Own Prepaid Market at $25 Price Point

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Total Wireless $25 BYOD Unlimited Promo

For the second time in two weeks, Total Wireless has released a very competitive offer. BYOD customers can now get the Verizon-owned prepaid brand’s Total 5G Unlimited data plan for $25/month, taxes and fees included. This is the same plan Total Wireless is offering to customers switching at least two lines from any T-Mobile-owned brand … Read more

Verizon Agrees to Acquire Frontier Communications in $20 Billion Fiber Expansion Deal

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Verizon Expand Its Home Internet Footprint

In a bold move to strengthen its fiber network and expand its reach across the nation, telecommunications giant Verizon Communications has announced plans to acquire Frontier Communications for a staggering $20 billion. The all-cash deal aims to integrate Frontier’s extensive fiber infrastructure into Verizon’s existing network, positioning the company as a leading provider of high-speed … Read more

Verizon Pushes the Envelope Further with Total Wireless $15 Unlimited Plan Offer

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Total Wireless Store

Total Wireless has lowered the price of its Total 5G Unlimited plan to $15 per line from its base price of $55, taxes and fees included, for customers switching two or more lines from T-Mobile-operated brands. Eligible brands for this offer include T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Mint Mobile. The plan can also be combined … Read more

Visible and Mint Mobile Fight Each Other for Market Share with Aggressive Offers

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Mint Mobile and Visible by Verizon engage in price war

Visible by Verizon and Mint Mobile have launched aggressive promotions targeting subscribers on their respective parent networks. On August 22, T-Mobile’s prepaid brand, Mint Mobile, launched a “4 lines free” offer targeting AT&T and Verizon customers, as well as their associated MVNOs. The offer also targets their respective carrier-owned prepaid brands including Visible by Verizon. … Read more

Straight Talk Launches TV Ad To Support $25/Month Truly Unlimited Plan

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Straight Talk has new TV ad for StraightSavings unlimited plan

Straight Talk Wireless, a Verizon flanker brand, has launched a new TV ad to promote its $25 per month unlimited data plan, StraightSavings, which is available exclusively at Walmart. This ad takes a different approach compared to the brand’s other TV ads released over the past year. One year ago, comedian Jim Gaffigan was signed … Read more

Straight Talk introduces StraightSavings, a $25/month BYOD unlimited plan

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Straight Talk StraightSavings Walmart Exclusive Plan

Straight Talk Wireless, a subsidiary of Verizon, has introduced a new unlimited data plan priced at $25 per month. The plan, called StraightSavings, is exclusively available through Walmart and targets new customers who bring their own compatible, unlocked phones. To activate the plan, customers will need to purchase a SIM kit with the plan at … Read more

US Mobile’s ‘Dark Star’, offers coverage on AT&T’s network

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US Mobile Dark Star Network Launch

US Mobile, a virtual mobile network operator (MVNO), has officially launched service on the AT&T network, branded as “Dark Star.” The launch of Dark Star marks the culmination of several months of development and planning. The service was originally slated to be named “Death Star” but underwent a rebranding before its official release. US Mobile … Read more

Simple Mobile amps up data offerings with triple data promotion

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Simple Mobile 3X Data Offer Summer 2024 Promo

In a bid to attract new customers and bolster its market position, Verizon-owned Simple Mobile has launched a triple data promotion. Available exclusively through authorized Simple Mobile retail stores, the offer provides new customers with significantly more high-speed data on select plans. For a limited time, customers who activate a new line or port their … Read more