We can’t imagine the job of an MVNO is easy. Piggybacking off of someone elses network, following their rules, and having to pick up your own devices to sell. Sprint is aiming to make it easier for the MVNOs on their network with the introduction of the Custom Branded Device Program. It allows MVNOs to brand Sprint devices and pre-load generic versions… Read more
Some carriers might be facing a serious problem soon. Starting tomorrow, January 26th, it shall be illegal to unlock your phone by any means other than through the carrier that sold it to you. This means that carrier unlocking (which is easy on most Samsung devices using root) will be illegal, the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) made sure of it…. Read more
According to a recent leak, RadioShack could be preparing to launch its own conract-free mobile network in the very near future. A duo of leaked screenshots allegedly show the HTC One V as being available for RadioShack Mobile, which will apparently serve as a Cricket Wireless-based MVNO. How we do know this? It’s simple, really — the number listed… Read more
Well color us surprised: GameStop, the video game retailer, just launched its own carrier. Granted, it technically piggybacks off of AT&T is a MVNO, but is still an odd move as the retailer continues its entry into the mobile space. Rate plans are expensive and sparse, starting at a $20 Pay-As-You-Go plan and moving all the way up to a $55 unlimited voice… Read more
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