Embee on Mobile: Boost Mobile – June 1st, 2010

By all standards, Boost Mobile has long been a leader in prepaid mobile service. Boost is part of Sprint, and was the first mobile operator to offer unlimited plans, which by all accounts have been a huge hit with customers. After launching its unlimited service in 2009, Boost doubled its subscriber base by gaining 2 million new customers.

We’re a fan too, especially of their ad campaigns. Anyone else catch Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary and the rest of the Bears doing the Boost Mobile Shuffle?

Boost Mobile
Reviews
Embee Options
  • 200 Embee Minutes > $20 top-up > 100 to 200 Boost Minutes
  • 300 Embee Minutes > $30 top-up > 150 to 300 Boost Minutes
  • 500 Embee Minutes > $50 top-up > 250 to 500 Boost Minutes
Includes
  • Nationwide coverage, US long distance
  • VoiceMail, caller ID
  • Texts received are free
  • No roaming or activation fees
Extras
  • Text ($0.10) & picture ($0.25) messaging
  • Web access ($0.35/day unlimited use)
  • Ringtones, wallpaper, games, and apps
Pros
  • Tons of downloadables – ringtones, apps, etc.
  • Walkie-Talkie service
Cons
  • Phones a bit pricey
  • Users report coverage and customer service issues
Other Cool Stuff
The $50 Unlimited Plan is truly unlimited – unlimited voice, text, data & walkie-talkie with no hidden fees!
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Embee on Mobile: Tracfone – May 24th, 2010

With over 15 million subscribers across three brands, Tracfone is the largest MVNO operating in the US. It’s owned by Latin American telecom giant América Movíl, who knows a thing or two about prepaid.
As an all-prepaid carrier, Tracfone offers inexpensive phones and some innovative plans, like Double Minutes For Life. And yes, you can get a DMFL with Embee Mobile!
Tracfone
Reviews
Embee Options
  • 200 Embee Minutes > $20 top-up > 60 Tracfone Minutes
  • 300 Embee Minutes > $30 top-up >120 Tracfone Minutes
  • 400 Embee Minutes > $40 top-up > 200 Tracfone Minutes
  • 500 Embee Minutes > $50 Double Minutes For Life (doubles all future card purchases)
  • 1000 Embee Minutes > $100 top-up > 400 Tracfone Minutes good for one year
Includes
  • Nationwide coverage on various networks.
  • VoiceMail, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling
Extras
  • Text and picture messaging
  • Ringtones, wallpapers, games and applications
Pros
  • Good call quality
  • Wide variety of plan/minute options
  • International calling rates same as domestic
  • Can get Mexican and Canadian numbers for your Tracfone
Cons
  • Mixed reviews for customer service
  • Limited handset choice of older phones
  • Limited mobile web
Other Cool Stuff
Text Lingo Page (Even we learned a few things!)
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Facebook Freebies – Free Mobile Minutes – May 21st, 2010

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