https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-wireless-blog.html The Prepaid Wireless Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the prepaid-wireless-guide.com Website. Subscribe here. en-us prepaid wireless Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:42:35 -0400 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:42:35 -0400 prepaid-wireless-guide.com https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/tmobile-acquires-mint-mobile.html48a8025e8d979508a8b67bf3b3a3666cWill Mint Mobile increase their prices now that they've been purchased by T-Mobile? Mint's whole campaigns is about beating big wireless, then they sell Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:42:14 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-wireless-today-vs-10-years-ago.htmlef8a7c44e89f88a941ec33a4168beaeaWhat do you think has changed the most with prepaid wireless now vs. 10 years ago? The lines between prepaid and postpaid seem to have been blurred so Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:27:52 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/fcc-acp-free-internet.html26744d89993752e75cb467ee39541571I've added this page so people looking for more information on the FCC Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can ask questions and discuss! Please share Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:11:45 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/affordable-connectivity-program-free-broadband.htmle915158899f3430d236126c1d9dcfdc3Learn about how to get the FCC free broadband credit for eligible households! Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:09:47 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/affordable-connectivity-program.html40d81ee946756d5bf2fef681800ef3d1I'm trying to understand the Affordable Connectivity Program. Is it the same as the old Emergency Broadband Benefit program or something different? Thank Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:09:35 -0500 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/free-broadband-internet-access.htmlde0ba0c203c25ae590c16fc6fc895ab1Find providers offering free broadband Internet access, including hotspot and USB devices! Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:17:49 -0500 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/freedompop-and-unreal-mobile-screw-over-their-customers.html4076143a9e30b1f797f1696565ab003dI was notified in July 2019 that my FreedomPop number has been ported to Ting, which is also on the Sprint network (meaning my devices will work as FreedomPop Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:53:53 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/best-mifi-plans.html15d0db73048b7f843d33f8a7d8789759Find the Best MiFi Plans to meet your needs! MiFi is a mobile hotspot that provides broadband access when you're on the go. Compare no contract hotspot plans here! Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:48:12 -0500 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/wireless-news.html68d0157eab29cbd2c02501e45c6ca148Keep up with the latest Prepaid Wireless news! Updated monthly to inform you of the most interesting developments in the no contract wireless industry. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:38:02 -0500 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/lifeline-providers.html897081c5007c9b8a3b73d1fd90f49565Use this detailed list of Lifeline Providers of free cell phone service to find one that meets your needs! Tue, 1 May 2018 01:02:33 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-wireless-blog.html#New-Sprint-MVNO-Wingf50f8f59c55082fcd5d90273f6e5a025Here's a new Sprint MVNO coming out of beta testing this month. The founders are two millennial millionaires; must be nice! Their offers are based on refunding money back for unused data, much like Google Fi and Ting, as well as good international roaming value. I've always questioned the value of additional MVNO entrants, particularly where the value proposition isn't very differentiated, and can be easily copied by competitors. That said, I love to see entrepreneurial spirit, and wish them all possible success! Wed, 8 Nov 2017 19:40:48 -0500 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/international-wireless-broadband.html16a402fc240f062f35c74bbd5a892f39International Wireless Broadband - Find prepaid mobile broadband plans by country! Fri, 3 Nov 2017 18:29:40 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/cell-phone-troubleshooting.html8f271498a16fdc5d2a4f669899af960cSome more extreme options for Cell Phone Troubleshooting! Fri, 3 Nov 2017 18:19:13 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/lg-smartphones.htmlc5e4e3450f32966d595af15e41126ef3LG Smartphones - Read PrepaidWirelessGuy's review of MetroPCS's LG Optimus M prepaid Android smartphone! Fri, 3 Nov 2017 18:17:39 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/canadian-cell-phone-plans.html0b85f17967b73976ba0c64373fe0d351Compare No Contract Canadian Cell Phone Plans! Find the best prepaid plan in Canada to meet your individual needs. Fri, 3 Nov 2017 18:03:44 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-cell-phones-canada.html2de8444abdfbfe71e842586262c4827dPrepaid Cell Phones Canada - Learn about prepaid wireless plans available in Canada! Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:35:39 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/smartphone-comparison.html949101cde3e0a1c07daeebbfd927c478Smartphone Comparison - Is there really such a thing as the best? Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:15:58 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/4g-network.htmlaa8db7a94635a2c758ec51ed5c6f11b9Learn about LTE as the next generation of 4G Network wireless technology! Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:47:52 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/mobile-broadband.html714ea65e4bdf4193b3e14e18005f4446Learn about your no contract Mobile Broadband options! Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:34:23 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/virgin-broadband.html15c9bf56086bc778cb6ed6f056115ea9Virgin Broadband - Read PrepaidWirelessGuy's Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go MiFi Review! Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:37:55 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/wireless-questions.html4832a49bea7bb741ef4b40c984b71908Ask and answer prepaid wireless & prepaid broadband questions! Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:17:16 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/about.html6c515083ead99602a95f04c6c81ed5bdLearn About how Prepaid-Wireless-Guide.com came to be, and how you can start your own home business! 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Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:02:44 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/lifeline-phone-service.htmle8f40143466179ccbf3c939b0824e629Everything you need to know about FREE Lifeline Phone Service, including FREE Broadband! Fri, 13 Oct 2017 16:44:48 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/calling-cards.htmlfd2400d2b15aaba9da18b053dbedd2b8Use Calling Cards to save money calling internationally with your prepaid wireless phone! Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:42:29 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/sebastian-harrison-cellular-abroad-interview.html69415e21059741b88255faa4f654061aSebastian Harrison Cellular Abroad Interview - Hear what CEO Sebastian Harrison has to say about no contract international travel phones & mobile broadband! Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:32:36 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-sim-cards.html484f165e783d9b52b8bbc5861efd03b5Find providers of Prepaid SIM Cards to help you save money while you travel! Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:14:44 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/international-cell-phones.htmlb944ae11a97c4b46ca6197ed45cc6907International Cell Phones - Learn how to save money using prepaid SIM cards! Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:06:27 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/PINs.htmlab13e0ab4f66bec74e08e2fe57953b2cElectronic PINs - Learn about the benefits of topup PINs! Wed, 11 Oct 2017 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/other-wireless-providers.html5380e788cafaeb068b85e0940a7ee830Check out Other Wireless Providers that are the smaller niche no contract wireless carriers! Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:10:22 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/lifeline-free-cell-phone.html774227a7d8aeae1be6d6f42cc10023a2Learn how to become a Lifeline free cell phone sales agent & where to apply! Mon, 7 Aug 2017 16:23:34 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/compare-unlimited-plans.html565aed52030cca03028754e0500ce43fCompare unlimited plans from all major U.S. no contract wireless providers! Wed, 2 Aug 2017 18:48:26 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/wireless-safety.html91ff95f79a4549a0980721268a864760Wireless Safety - Don't let your wireless phone kill you! Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:32:55 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/distracted-driving-prevention.html8e68ed8d8884656e89ae724e8b90eee1Distracted Driving Prevention - What can we do to save lives?! Tue, 25 Jul 2017 01:35:42 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-wireless-blog.html#ATT-Finally-Dumps-GoPhone-Brand4b761c51e0744830896705b221c39d57I've been recommending for years that AT&T do away with its GoPhone brand, which has no equity with customers, and has been noncompetitive in the prepaid space for at least a decade. Similar to Sprint dabbling with various iterations of its Sprint Prepaid brand, AT&T is finally doing the same with AT&T Prepaid. I expect that historically AT&T wanted to distance its main brand from the stigma of prepaid. However, now that prepaid is well rooted in the mainstream, and postpaid is actually in decline, leveraging the AT&T brand makes a lot of sense. With the new plans customers get two free months in the form of a credit after the 3rd and 12th months. These credits, however, only apply to the $45 6GB, and $65 unlimited plans. the $35 1GB plan isn't included. Though all three plans are eligible for a $5/month additional discount for enrolling in autopay. Also note that data speeds are limited to 3 Mpbs, and video is limited to SD quality. It will be interesting to see how AT&T differentiates this new brand from its much larger brand, Cricket. I expect it will always keep Cricket slightly more competitive, while pricing AT&T prepaid as an alternative for customers who either don't understand that Cricket is even part of AT&T, or for those who simply prefer to stay with the core AT&T brand. i.e. It will rest between postpaid and Cricket in terms of value. Regardless, this has been a long time coming, and I have no doubt that AT&T will be better off leveraging its core brand, and saving money managing a distinct GoPhone brand. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 17:45:15 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/sprint-acquires-virgin-mobile.html9465efb801069b85b0c0163760772f73Sprint Acquires Virgin Mobile - What were Sprint's strategic prepaid wireless options with Boost Mobile & Virgin Mobile?! Fri, 7 Jul 2017 17:44:50 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/virgin-mobile-iphones-only.html1cdca8a439d10efab3295165cfd2b89cVirgin Mobile iPhones Only - A doomed strategy for two struggling brands! Fri, 7 Jul 2017 17:39:59 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/4g-broadband.html3e7dc44ae38fb51ba193677cb2f216eaLearn about prepaid 4G broadband & compare no contract 4G plans. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:24:09 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-wireless-broadband-plans.htmlf2b3e0960283285c157d054b0657e7dcPrepaid Wireless Broadband Plans - Don't be tied down to a contract; get prepaid mobile broadband! Wed, 10 May 2017 00:59:43 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-wireless-blog.html#FreedomPop-Now-Available-At-Best-Buy283f0ca51c2b57291021c1715e6f7cc5I have come to really appreciate this little MVNO. I bought one of their hotspots for my wife over a year ago, and haven't heard any complaints in terms of performance, and I have had no issues with billing or data carryover. It's great to see them enter Best Buy, which provides prospective customers a chance to better discover this alternative brand. It also legitimizes them to a certain extent. FreedomPop were the pioneers of freemium broadband plans, and have seen steady growth over the years. Hopefully the pressure of selling in a big box retailer won't lead to problems, or profitability challenges. Anyway, here's a link to their products on Best Buy's website. Tue, 9 May 2017 19:31:08 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-wireless-blog.html#Sprint-Rumored-to-Re-launch-Virgin-Mobile-With-Previously-Enjoyed-iPhonesc4e1f8dec91150d6035acdab1f0f9578A year after it was supposed to re-launch its Virgin Mobile brand, Sprint is rumored to offer a disruptive unlimited plan that includes access to inexpensive iPhones. Re-using previously enjoyed smartphones is not a new concept, however, carriers have yet to really market them or make any truly compelling offers. It would be great to see gently used devices offered at bargain prices, even if they're a generation or two behind. The fact is that smartphone technology has been slowly evolving, and older models are still highly capable. It will be interesting to see what they launch! Fri, 5 May 2017 14:40:09 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-wireless-blog.html#Budget-Mobile-Closing-Lifeline-Business52df3fb95d915ef0c988acfcf2edfb2eIt's a surprising development to hear that Budget will be closing given that it appeared to have a respectable business. At this point we don't know what happened, whether it was a profitability issue, or other management, internal politics, or other reasons. They're not helping customers with any kind of transition, so if you're a Budget customer, you'll want to find another provider as soon as possible! You can visit the Lifeline Providers listing on this site to help you out. Mon, 17 Apr 2017 18:47:54 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/free-prepaid-cell-phone.html0d7bc27c240bf976b3abe97609bb12a9Lean how to get a SafeLink Free Prepaid Cell Phone! Wed, 5 Apr 2017 16:31:13 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/prepaid-broadband-providers.html8061820018b89b71c0c5797ad4f69517List of Prepaid Broadband Providers offering no contract wireless Internet services! Tue, 4 Apr 2017 00:02:40 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/best-mifi-plans.html86a13e83b36c16db73c5dc5fe1f70d65This new plan offers pay-as-you-go users much greater flexibility and value. It costs $3/month, plus $10 per GB used. In addition, unused data is credit back to your account towards future data purchases. This is a good option to consider for those who really don't want or need a full monthly plan. It will be interesting to see how this class of plans evolves over time! Mon, 3 Apr 2017 16:05:00 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/compare-monthly-plans.html2fafd2c0a8cfaa95b93ebed7b2329ee4Compare monthly plans using this prepaid wireless comparison chart! Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:49:34 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/compare-daily-plans.html70b9dc76094883fcdf38d082c40cab5dCompare daily plans using this comparison chart! This plan type is almost extinct; find out which carriers still offer it! Wed, 15 Mar 2017 01:38:23 -0400 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/MVNO.htmlcf9b29dad805c8f77a92aebab5a2de14What's an MVNO? Learn about this often misunderstood term! Wed, 8 Mar 2017 14:47:55 -0500 https://www.prepaid-wireless-guide.com/truconnect-prepaid-mifi.html7e6ba0db037dd08f6091c8396bc098ceRead my review of the TruConnect prepaid MiFi broadband service! Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:52:35 -0500