In prepaid battle against T-Mobile and Sprint, AT&T expanded retail distribution for its Cricket Wireless brand, adds Dominican Republic calling option for GoPhone
AT&T Mobility continues to keep pressure on the prepaid market, announcing expanded availability of its Cricket Wireless “premium” brand and international capabilities...
Jim Patterson looks at a trio of headlines set to impact Q1 wireless results
This week, we’ll look at three key headlines that will drive first quarter momentum in the wireless world. Next week, we’ll look at the three most important events for the wired...
Verizon prepaid plans gain more data
Verizon Wireless is bolstering its prepaid plans in an attempt to turn around sagging fortunes in the space and provide a more compelling alternative to its rivals.
The carrier is increasing the data allowance for its $45 and $60 per...
Breaking down the final Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile holiday promotions and looking towards 2016
With just a couple of weeks to go before Christmas, mobile carriers are throwing out their last-ditch promotional efforts for the always important fourth quarter. Mobile carriers Verizon Wireless, AT&T...
Dwyer replaces Van Buskirk as head of AT&T prepaid brand Cricket Wireless
AT&T Mobility named John Dwyer president of its Cricket Wireless prepaid division, replacing Jennifer Van Buskirk, who had been named to a new position within AT&T.
Dwyer is set to oversee Cricket Wireless’...
AT&T Mobility’s Cricket prepaid brand allows some customers access to data when roaming
AT&T Mobility’s Cricket prepaid brand said customers on higher-tiered plans can now access their data services when roaming in Mexico and Canada. Those customers had previously been provided access to their voice-calling...
Sprint prepaid brands receives up to four times more unthrottled data
Sprint prepaid brand Virgin Mobile USA significantly increased the amount of unthrottled data for its “unlimited” plans in a move highlighting the continued competitiveness of the prepaid space.
Virgin Mobile’s $35 per month plan had...
Cricket Wireless now offers calling plans to Latin, South America; Canada roaming
AT&T Mobility further bolstered the international reach of its Cricket Wireless prepaid brand, adding nine new countries to the service's calling reach and now offering unlimited calling and messaging to and from the...
Cricket Wireless prepaid service now offers unlimited voice, texting to and from Mexico on select plans
AT&T Mobility is looking to maintain the competitive position of its Cricket Wireless prepaid services, adding unlimited voice calling and text messaging to and from Mexico, with plans to...
MetroPCS coverage expansion taps T-Mobile US' recent North America promotion
T-Mobile US is transferring some of its cross-border promotion to prepaid brand MetroPCS as it continues to battle against spirited rivals Boost Mobile and Cricket Wireless.
MetroPCS customers currently on plans beginning at $40 per month...
Boost Mobile offers half-price promotion to MetroPCS, Cricket customers
Sprint is bringing its “Cut Your Bill in Half” promotion to its prepaid brand Boost Mobile, announcing a limited time promotion targeting rivals Cricket and MetroPCS, rivals that are owned by AT&T Mobility and T-Mobile US.
The...
LAS VEGAS — Cricket Wireless has been busy since relaunching the brand earlier this year under the scope of new parent company AT&T Mobility. At this week's CTIA event, the carrier announced a number of new initiatives, including a new distribution partnership, its first...
