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We already know that Motorola is getting ready to launch the Moto G Power (2021) and Moto G Stylus (2021) by next year. We also know that Motorola is working on another Moto G model that was codenamed Nio. What we don't know, though, is that Motorola still has a couple of new devices that it is working on.

Motorola Working on Two Devices Codenamed Capri and Capri Plus We already know that Motorola is getting ready to launch the Moto G Power (2021) and Moto G Stylus (2021) by next year. We also know that M...

Visible is currently running a promotion for new subscribers.

Visible Offering New Customers $3 on First Month of Service Visible is currently running a promotion for new subscribers. With this promotion in place, you can get your first month of service for onl...

Last month, Google revealed that they will be testing end-to-end encryption in RCS chats inside their own Messages app. True enough, the search giant has stayed true to its promise.

Google's End-to-End Encryption on Messages App Goes Into Beta Last month, Google revealed that they will be testing end-to-end encryption in RCS chats inside their own Messages app. True enough, the sea...

This is a 65% discount on the original $849.99 price tag on the device.

LG G8 ThinQ Now Available at Woot for Under $300 The LG G8 ThinQ launched last year as a mid-tier smartphone. When it launched, there wasn't a lot of hype that went into the product; which ...

Motorola is working on a new Moto G Stylus model that is slated for next year's release. But even though we won't see the phone until 2021, Motorola has already given out its specs and images through an early Amazon listing.

Moto G Stylus (2021) Listing Accidentally Published, Reveals Specs Motorola is working on a new Moto G Stylus model that is slated for next year's release. But even though we won't see the phone until 2021, ...

Two of Samsung's upcoming phones have leaked online: the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy A52. Let's get to know these two new phones that the South Korean manufacturer is working on.

Leak Reveals Renders of Galaxy S21 and Galaxy A52 Two of Samsung's upcoming phones have leaked online: the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy A52. Let's get to know these two new phones that the Sout...

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series launched early this year and it has turned out to be a bestseller. Right now, there are retailers that have already ran out of stock of Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra phones. T-Mobile, however, has decided to sunset the phone.

T-Mobile Discontinues Sales of Galaxy S20, Updates Phone to Android 11 The Samsung Galaxy S20 series launched early this year and it has turned out to be a bestseller. Right now, there are retailers that have al...

It looks like Teltik is running into some problems.

Teltik Users Encountering Service Outage Issues It looks like Teltik is running into some problems. Earlier this week, a Reddit thread blew up with the ongoing issues that the T-Mobile ...

LG has just revealed that it will outsource manufacturing some of its smartphones.

LG's In-House Team Will Now Focus on Premium Phones LG has just revealed that it will outsource manufacturing some of its smartphones. According to their announcement, this is an attempt of t...

In this day and age, we're no longer strangers to receiving spam calls. But just recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a blog post discussing how spammers are getting more creative with their strategies.

FTC Warns Against Spam Callers Pretending to be from Apple or Amazon In this day and age, we're no longer strangers to receiving spam calls. But just recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a blo...

Tello has already started its transition to T-Mobile's network. This is an expected move ever since the T-Mobile-Sprint merger took place.

Existing Tello Subscribers May Now Buy a T-Mobile SIM Tello has already started its transition to T-Mobile 's network. This is an expected move ever since the T-Mobile-Sprint merger took place. ...

As a way of encouraging its customers to switch to a VoLTE device, Google Fi will be giving these customers a $100 credit to do so. But there's a catch, customers need to purchase a new phone from the Fi store and activate it before the end of the year.

https://www.prepaidphonenews.com/2020/12/google-fi-encouraging-non-volte-device.html

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today has made a decision regarding the proposal to allow in-flight voice calls.

FCC Junks Proposal to Allow In-Flight Voice Calls The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today has made a decision regarding the proposal to allow in-flight voice calls. The proposal, w...

Earlier this week, it has been revealed that select Samsung devices would be getting updated to Android 11 OS. There are now reports that show the Galaxy S20 FE could be next in line to receive the update.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Slated to Receive Android 11 Update Later This Month Earlier this week, it has been revealed that select Samsung devices would be getting updated to Android 11 OS. There are now reports that s...

Good news to all Apple users! Apple has extended its Family Sharing feature by allowing subscriptions.

Apple Now Allows Subscription Sharing on Apps Good news to all Apple users! Apple has extended its Family Sharing feature by allowing subscriptions. Prior to today's news , Apple's Fami...

Google has exciting things lined up for Android device users!

These New Features are Coming to Android Google has exciting things lined up for Android device users! According to its announcement, it will soon be launching a total of six new fe...

For months, Motorola has been rumored to be working on a new high-end Android phone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800-series chip powering it from within. And now, it looks like the smartphone manufacturer is ready to share what this device looks like.

Motorola "Nio" Leaks Online For months, Motorola has been rumored to be working on a new high-end Android phone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800-series chip powering it f...

Qualcomm has been working on its new chipset called the Snapdragon 888 and smartphone manufacturers are also working hard to produce devices with this new chipset.

Leak Reveals HMD Global Working on Device With Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm has been working on its new chipset called the Snapdragon 888 and smartphone manufacturers are also working hard to produce devices...

The latest Android OS version is finally being released in the US.

Verizon Rolling Out Android 11 Update to Samsung Galaxy S20 Series The latest Android OS version is finally being released in the US. The phones that are slated to be the first to receive the OS update are ...

Google is reportedly working on a new feature for its future Pixel devices.

Google Working on New Adaptive Sound Feature for Pixel Phones Google is reportedly working on a new feature for its future Pixel devices. This was discovered by XDA Developers with Google's "Pixel Fea...

Target is currently offering a discount on their prepaid airtime cards.

Today Only: Target Giving 20% Off on Your Second Prepaid Airtime Purchase Target is currently offering a discount on their prepaid airtime cards. For today only, you can get 20% off on your second prepaid airtime ...

Ajit Pai will be stepping down from his current role as the FCC chairman.

Ajit Pai Will Be Stepping Down as FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will be stepping down from his current role as the FCC chairman. Pai made the announcement this week and revealed that his last d...

Apple is in deep water. Ironically speaking, that is also the reason why they are currently facing an antitrust fine in Italy.

Apple Facing $12 Million Fine in Italy for Water-Resistant Claims Apple is in deep water. Ironically speaking, that is also the reason why they are currently facing an antitrust fine in Italy. According to...

Tracfone is currently running a Black Friday deal.

Get 1 Year of Tracfone Service for Under $40 Tracfone is currently running a Black Friday deal. For an undisclosed period of time, you can get one year of Tracfone service for $39.99....

Samsung is getting into the holiday spirit by releasing two festive colors for the Galaxy Note 20 5G and Z Flip 5G.

Samsung Offering 2 New Colors for Galaxy Note 20 5G, Z Flip 5G Samsung is getting into the holiday spirit by releasing two festive colors for the Galaxy Note 20 5G and Z Flip 5G. As announced by the Sou...

A Metro by T-Mobile dealer has revealed that the prepaid brand now allows dealers to unlock Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phones for their network.

Metro by T-Mobile Now Allows Dealers to Unlock BYOD Phones A Metro by T-Mobile dealer has revealed that the prepaid brand now allows dealers to unlock Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phones for their n...

Consumer Cellular has a new promotion in place for the holiday season. The promotion gives a $25 account credit to new lines of service, even for existing customers who add a line.

Consumer Cellular's Holiday Offer Gives You $25 Account Credit Consumer Cellular has a new promotion in place for the holiday season. The promotion gives a $25 account credit to new lines of service, eve...

New changes are in place for Unreal Mobile customers.

Unreal Mobile Updates Plans, Now Offers Service on GSMT Network New changes are in place for Unreal Mobile customers. For starters, the Red Pocket Mobile-owned brand has updated its plan offers. The bran...

With the holiday season taking over, it looks like prepaid brands have started to invest heavily on their marketing campaigns.

Visible Launches New Ad for Unlimited Eye Browsing Offer With the holiday season taking over, it looks like prepaid brands have started to invest heavily on their marketing campaigns. Just recentl...

Wave7 Research, a company that specializes in telecom competitive intelligence analysis, has released the results of its Independent Prepaid Dealer Survey for Q4 2020. The survey tracked prepaid brand distribution and sales at 30 independent, multi-brand dealers in a wide variety of markets, including a dealer in a rural area. Dealers were asked which prepaid brands they carry and which were their top sellers.

Wave7 Releases Independent Dealer Survey for Q4 2020 Results Wave7 Research , a company that specializes in telecom competitive intelligence analysis, has released the results of its Independent Prepa...

After months of petitioning to reverse the label as a national security threat, ZTE fails to get the US government's approval.

ZTE Fails to Get FCC's Reversal of National Security Threat Designation After months of petitioning to reverse the label as a national security threat, ZTE fails to get the US government's approval. As explaine...

Cricket Wireless has undergone a shift in the way it does its business.

Cricket Wireless Turns Over Corporate-Owned Stores to Dealers Cricket Wireless has undergone a shift in the way it does its business. Instead of offering its products through brick and mortar stores, t...

It looks like Verizon's plans to acquire Tracfone is moving up.

FTC Grants Verizon's Request to Acquire Tracfone It looks like Verizon 's plans to acquire Tracfone is moving up. As spotted by Coverage Critic , the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ...

Boost Mobile's holiday offers are here... and they're looking pretty good.

Here are Boost Mobile's Offers This Holiday 2020 Boost Mobile 's holiday offers are here... and they're looking pretty good. The Dish Network-owned prepaid brand has unveiled its offers fo...

Earlier today, Samsung took the wraps off of two new Galaxy A models-- the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s. Let's take a closer look at these two new phones.

Samsung Unveils Two Galaxy A Phones With Massive Battery Life The Samsung Galaxy A-series of devices has been a notably surprising line for its price point. And now, it looks like we're getting a couple...

Motorola's latest entry-level smartphone has just been revealed online.

https://www.prepaidphonenews.com/2020/11/motorola-officially-unveils-new-budget.html

This holiday season, Reach Mobile is running a bill credit offer for everyone who either buys a phone from their website or retail stores.

Here are Reach Mobile's Offers This Holiday 2020 This holiday season, Reach Mobile is running a bill credit offer for everyone who either buys a phone from their website or retail stores. ...

Over half of Tracfone's existing subscribers already have service that operates under Verizon's network. This, however, leaves a huge uncertainty to the 8 or 9 million subscribers on other networks.

Verizon Gives a Small Clue on Its Plans for Tracfone Subscribers Back in September, Verizon revealed that it had plans to acquire Tracfone and its nearly 20 million subscribers. Over half of Tracfone's ...

Black Friday is happening a few days from now. And while we've posted some of the deals being offered by prepaid carriers and MVNOs, we haven't posted Red Pocket Mobile's holiday promotions yet. If you are interested, you can check out some of the phones and plans on sale by the MVNO.

Here are Red Pocket Mobile's Offers This Holiday 2020 Black Friday is happening a few days from now. And while we've posted some of the deals being offered by prepaid carriers and MVNOs, we have...

It looks like things are looking up for Mint Mobile.

Earlier today, it was revealed that the T-Mobile MVNO has started testing a new premium support program called Treatmint. And apart from this, they have expanded their presence at Best Buy stores.

Mint Mobile Testing New Support Program, Expands Presence in Best Buy It looks like things are looking up for Mint Mobile. Earlier today, the T-Mobile MVNO has started testing a new premium support program cal...