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  • Global Verge wins $43 million lawsuit against mystery MVNO Zer01

    Global Verge wins $43 million lawsuit against mystery MVNO Zer01

    Posted on May 26, 2010 | No Comments
    Global Verge wins $43 million lawsuit against mystery MVNO Zer01
    When we first heard about Zer01 it was set to launch at a time when other MVNOs were disappearing. (Remember Amp'd Mobile, or Helio?) Zer01 was pledging unlimited voice and data for just $69.99 a month, before most other carriers had their $99 plans, but ultimately never delivered a thing. Apparently Global Verge was similarly left in the dark, but unlike you or I it had invested $170,000 in Zer01 in exchange for selling wireless services as part of its multi-level marketing company. Global Verge had been allowing its "e-associates" (people who pay for the right to hawk Global Verge's wares) to shill for Zer01 wireless, which of course never delivered a single call. There are accusations flying fast and frantic about which of the two companies is the worst offender here, but the District Court in Clark County, Nevada at least believes that it's Zer01 reneging on its promises, awarding $43 million to Global Verge for breach of contract and various other legal wrongdoings. Congrats, GV, and good luck collecting.

    Global Verge wins $43 million lawsuit against mystery MVNO Zer01 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 08:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Simple Mobile springs to life with $40 unlimited voice plan?

    Simple Mobile springs to life with $40 unlimited voice plan?

    Posted on November 17, 2009 | No Comments

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    The once-burgeoning MVNO industry may be down, but it's not out -- apparently -- on news today that newcomer Simple Mobile is planning to offer GSM-based contract-free plans ranging from $40 for unlimited voice to $50 for unlimited voice and text plus a meager 20MB of data per month (you can upgrade to 40MB for another $5 a month). In theory, it sounds brilliant -- all-you-can-eat minutes, no contracts, bring your own phone (if you don't want one of the six snoozers they offer directly) -- but we can't find a way to sign up for the service, so this might devolve into another Zer01-esque debacle unless we actually hear of people using and enjoying it. It's clearly not for data-heavy folks, but if this pans out, we can see it stealing some business from the regional value leaders like Cricket at the very least.

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    Simple Mobile springs to life with $40 unlimited voice plan? originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • No-contract $30 / $45 Straight Talk wireless plans storm Walmart

    No-contract $30 / $45 Straight Talk wireless plans storm Walmart

    Posted on October 14, 2009 | 6 Comments

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    Remember when TracFone horrified the world with its Straight Talk phone selection back in July? Clearly the suits in Bentonville weren't so scared, as now Walmart is latching on to that very plan and claiming it as its own. In over 3,200 of the outfit's retail stores across America, consumers will be able to snag an admittedly pathetic cellie and a rather decent calling plan for just $30 a month. Three Hamiltons gets you 1,000 voice minutes, 1,000 texts and 30MB of mobile web access, not to mention nationwide coverage and free 411 calls. If that's not quite enough, a $45 per month option provides unlimited everything (voice / SMS / mobile web). Of course, the price of using an antediluvian LG 220, LG Slider 290 or Samsung 451 can't be measured in mere dollars, but hey, humiliation's only temporary -- right?

    No-contract $30 / $45 Straight Talk wireless plans storm Walmart originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Too little too late: Japan’s NTT Docomo to enter the US cell phone market in 2010

    Too little too late: Japan’s NTT Docomo to enter the US cell phone market in 2010

    Posted on September 7, 2009 | No Comments
    Japan's NTT DoCoMo, the country's biggest mobile phone subscriber with over 50 million subscribers, is considering fully entering the American cell phone market - as early as next year. Various Japanese media are reporting that the company plans to offer phones featuring DoCoMo's proprietary mobile web service "i-mode" in the USA (the picture shows phones from their Japanese summer line-up).

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