The wireless industry has a new player that's rewriting the rules of customer privacy. Phreeli, a privacy-focused MVNO launched in December 2024 by civil liberties activist Nicholas Merrill, allows customers to sign up for mobile service with nothing more than a ZIP code—no name, no address, no email, and no personal information linked to their phone number. Running on T-Mobile's network and using zero-knowledge cryptography for payments, Phreeli represents the most privacy-c

The wireless industry witnessed a dramatic MVNO failure in late November 2025 when Mobi, a Hawaiian mobile service provider with approximately 55,000 subscribers, abruptly ceased operations amid allegations of executive misconduct, unpaid wages, and abandoned customers. The collapse of Mobi—which had signed a multi-year agreement with T-Mobile just two years earlier and was implementing cutting-edge cloud-native infrastructure—serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks

Simple Mobile is running an aggressive holiday promotion from December 1–31, 2025: customers who activate a new line on any Simple Mobile Unlimited World or World+ plan and pay for 3 months in advance get the next 3 months completely free. That's 6 months of service for the price of 3—a 50% discount that creates a powerful opportunity for wireless dealers to drive activations, win competitive ports, and capture holiday shoppers looking for value. This dealer-focused guide bre

US Mobile is running an aggressive holiday promotion offering Unlimited Premium plans for as low as $13.92 per month per line when you purchase multiple lines and prepay for 12 months. For wireless dealers, this represents one of the most competitive unlimited data offers in the MVNO market and creates a powerful opportunity to win price-sensitive customers, families, and people looking to switch carriers during the holiday season. This dealer-focused guide breaks down US Mob

Gen Mobile is a T-Mobile network MVNO that offers straightforward prepaid plans with nationwide 5G coverage, no contracts, and competitive pricing designed to appeal to budget-conscious customers and families. For wireless dealers, Gen Mobile represents an opportunity to serve customers who want T-Mobile's network quality without postpaid commitments or credit checks. This MVNO Spotlight breaks down everything dealers need to know about Gen Mobile: network infrastructure, pla

Red Pocket Mobile has updated its plan lineup with a new approach to unlimited data that sets it apart from many other MVNOs. For wireless dealers, this update creates fresh opportunities to position Red Pocket as a flexible, multi-network prepaid option—especially for customers who want unlimited data without the typical throttling or deprioritization policies found on other budget carriers. This dealer-focused guide breaks down what's new in Red Pocket's unlimited data plan

Verizon Prepaid and Simple Mobile have launched a powerful bonus spiff promotion that can significantly increase dealer earnings on unlimited plans. With the right focus and execution, this offer can turn Q4 and early Q1 into a strong period for new activations, upgrades, and multi-line conversions. This dealer-focused guide explains how the bonus spiff works, which plans to prioritize, and how to build sales campaigns around the featured Simple Mobile and Verizon Prepaid off

Ultra Mobile has carved out a clear niche in the crowded MVNO space: affordable prepaid service on a major nationwide network with strong international calling and texting baked into its plans. For wireless dealers, Ultra can be a powerful tool when you are serving immigrant communities, international families, and budget-conscious prepaid users who still want reliable coverage and data. This extended MVNO spotlight is written specifically for dealers and store owners. It is

PureTalk’s Holiday 2025 “For Life” promotion gives dealers a rare kind of offer to work with: customers can lock in special rates for life and, on select plans, qualify for a free phone. In a market where most promos expire after 3–12 months, a “for life” message is a powerful way to stand out, reduce churn, and build long-term relationships. This dealer-centered guide breaks down the key elements of the PureTalk Holiday 2025 promo, explains how lifetime pricing changes the c

Simple Mobile has launched a powerful new promo that gives dealers a high-impact way to drive prepaid activations and upgrades: a Samsung Galaxy A16 5G for FREE with qualifying Simple Mobile plans. Even better, this offer is now available to all dealers with a 100% rebate and no tier restriction . This dealer-focused guide breaks down the promo details, explains the requirements in plain language, and gives you practical strategies to turn this offer into more activations,

Black Friday is always a prime time for prepaid and MVNO activations, and this year Tello has dropped a headline offer that’s hard to ignore: an “unlimited everything” plan for just $15 per month for the first 3 months . For wireless dealers and online sellers, this is more than just a cheap plan. It’s a powerful hook you can use to grab attention, win price-sensitive customers, and turn short-term promo signups into longer-term Tello users—if you position it correctly. This

Prepaid customers love flexibility, but that flexibility can also work against dealers when it comes to churn and lifetime value. MobileX’s new pay-in-advance discounts are designed to change that—rewarding customers who commit to multiple months up front, while giving dealers a better way to lock in revenue and reduce month-to-month uncertainty. In this dealer-focused guide, we’ll break down what MobileX’s pay-in-advance discounts mean in practical terms, how they change the

H2O Wireless has quietly built a solid reputation as a budget-friendly AT&T network MVNO. While it doesn’t have the marketing presence of bigger brands like Cricket or Simple Mobile, it fills an important role for dealers: offering a low-cost, no-contract AT&T prepaid option with international calling features that appeal to price-conscious and credit-challenged customers alike. This guide is designed to give wireless dealers a comprehensive understanding of H2O Wireless — co

Mint Mobile just dropped unlimited plans to half price for new customers who prepay for 3 months. Here's everything wireless dealers need to know about this aggressive promotion, including plan details, target customers, competitive positioning, sales strategies, and how to maximize this limited-time offer. The Promotion: Unlimited for Half Price Offer Overview Promotion: 50% off unlimited plans for new customers Requirement: Prepay for 3 months of service Regular Price: $

Simple Mobile operates on T-Mobile's nationwide network, offering no-contract unlimited plans with international calling to 69+ countries. Here's everything wireless dealers need to know about Simple Mobile's plans, dealer program, commission structure, and proven sales strategies to maximize activations and revenue. Simple Mobile Overview: Company Background & Market Position Company Profile Parent Company: TracFone Wireless (owned by Verizon) Network: T-Mobile nationwide

Independent carrier MobileX steps up to provide free wireless service for customers affected by SNAP benefit suspension—complete dealer guide to eligibility, activation, and program details In a bold move to support Americans affected by the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, independent wireless carrier MobileX free wireless has announced it will cover the cost of wireless service for customers who have lost access to federal food assis

Metro by T-Mobile is one of the most established and accessible MVNOs for wireless dealers. As a T-Mobile subsidiary offering prepaid wireless service, Metro provides dealers with recurring commission revenue, access to budget-conscious customers, and a proven business model. This comprehensive spotlight covers everything dealers need to know about Metro by T-Mobile, including plans, pricing, network performance, dealer program details, competitive positioning, and actionabl

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