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technology13 hours ago•6 min saved

Switching from T-Mobile to Mint: three MVNO drawbacks and practical fixes

A former T-Mobile customer details the downsides of using Mint MVNOs—data deprioritization in crowded areas, limited hotspot data, and roaming gaps—along with practical workarounds: force LTE or use a VPN/public Wi‑Fi when needed, add a hotspot data boost or upgrade the plan, set metered connections to curb background usage, and consider international eSIMs or short‑term data passes for travel. Despite saving over $100/month, success with MVNOs requires planning and flexibility and choosing features to fit your usage.

via ZDNET|

#data-deprioritization #esims #hotspot

technology20 days ago•8 min saved

SpaceX Aims to Turn Starlink Into a Full Mobile Network

SpaceX plans to turn Starlink into a true mobile service by building out terrestrial infrastructure using 65 MHz of EchoStar spectrum and a dense network of base stations, with the goal of drawing customers away from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. A key hurdle is securing an MVNO agreement with a major carrier; SpaceX also expects next-generation Starlink Mobile satellites in 2027 and a significantly upgraded service by year-end 2027, and it already has a T-Mobile satellite connectivity partnership in place.

via MacRumors|

#echostar #mobile-network #mvno

business2 months ago•4 min saved

SpaceX Starlink: Analysts Push for Carrier Buyout to Launch Mobile

With major carriers reportedly rejecting Starlink’s MVNO deals, Wolfe Research suggests SpaceX buy a traditional network operator—most likely T-Mobile—to accelerate Starlink Mobile and gain quicker access to customers (potentially expanding into Germany via Deutsche Telekom). Other analysts see SpaceX building an MNO from scratch; the Besen Group even predicts up to 20 million US subscribers in five years if SpaceX acquires a network. No deal has been announced yet.

via PhoneArena|

#business #mvno #spacex

tech6 months ago•58 min saved

Trump Mobile’s origins trace back to a boxing star and an MVNO pitch

Trump Mobile didn’t originate with the president; executives say Liberty Mobile pitched the idea, echoing Liberty’s earlier Canelo Álvarez project. Canelo Mobile, launched in 2020, was an MVNO using budget hardware (Hotpepper) and boxer-branded apps, tied to Liberty Mobile. Trump Mobile later pushed for its own hardware in Miami to differentiate, but remains an MVNO-focused business with premium pricing and questions about value. The piece traces how branding, partnerships, and hardware ambitions shaped both ventures.

via The Verge|

#canelo-alvarez #liberty-mobile #mvno

business1 year ago•10 min saved

Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman, and Donald Trump Launch New Side Hustle

Celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Donald Trump, and others are entering the mobile phone plan market by launching their own MVNOs, inspired by Reynolds' success with Mint Mobile. These brands aim to capitalize on their fame by offering inexpensive, targeted plans, but face challenges in achieving scale and differentiation in a competitive industry. The trend reflects a broader strategy of monetizing celebrity influence across various sectors.

via Business Insider|

#brand-monetization #business #celebrity-mobile-plans

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Celebrity Mobile Networks and the Future of Trump’s Smartphone

A growing number of celebrities and high-profile brands are entering the mobile phone market by launching branded wireless services, including Trump Mobile by the Trump Organization, SmartLess Mobile by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, and celebrity stake in Mint Mobile, alongside traditional MVNOs like Straight Talk and Cricket, highlighting a trend of brand-driven mobile service offerings.

via Newser|

#business #celebrity-mobile-brands #mint-mobile

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Celebrities Enter the Phone Business: The New Telecom Trend

The article explains how celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Donald Trump are entering the wireless industry by launching Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), which buy network capacity from major carriers and resell it, targeting niche markets. Reynolds' success with Mint Mobile, which he sold to T-Mobile, has popularized celebrity-backed MVNOs, especially with the rise of 5G and eSIM technology making it easier for consumers to sign up. The trend reflects a broader shift in marketing and branding strategies within the telecom industry.

via The Verge|

#5g #business #celebrity-endorsements

business1 year ago•6 min saved

Trump Mobile: The Controversial Phone Service and Its Hidden Details

The Trump Organization has launched Trump Mobile, a new wireless service offering a $499 phone called the T1, with plans costing $47.45/month, including unlimited talk, text, data, and additional services like telehealth. The phone is marketed as designed and built in the US, but manufacturing details remain unclear, and it will operate on major US networks via an MVNO. The move appears to be part of a trend of celebrity-branded mobile services, though industry experts suggest it may not significantly disrupt the market.

via CNET|

#business #mvno #smartphone

business1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump Organization Launches Trump Mobile with U.S.-Made Smartphone and Wireless Service

The Trump Organization announced the launch of Trump Mobile, a new wireless service offering 5G plans through major carriers and a US-designed Android smartphone, emphasizing American manufacturing and customer service, with regulatory oversight by the FCC.

via Variety|

#5g #business #mvno

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Amazon Prime members may soon enjoy cheap cellphone service.

Amazon is reportedly in talks with major US carriers to offer low-cost phone service to Prime customers, potentially for as little as $10 a month or even for free. The move could inspire customer loyalty and make it harder for customers to cancel their Prime subscription. However, it's unclear what customers might be giving up if they opt to purchase cell service through Amazon, as MVNOs often have limits on data speed and capped limits, access to 5G spectrum, tethering, and streaming video quality. Amazon has not confirmed the plans.

via The Register|

#amazon #carriers #cellphone-service