RIDGELAND, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cellular South, the largest privately-held wireless provider in the U.S., today announced the introduction of its industry-leading nationwide Talk Unlimited Plan. The plan, for just $59.99 a month, includes truly unlimited nationwide calling to anyone, anywhere in the country, at anytime.
Plus, Cellular South offers a second unlimited talk plan line for half off at $29.99. No other wireless provider in the industry is offering customers multiple unlimited voice plans for an average of $45 a month per line – making Cellular South’s nationwide Talk Unlimited plan the undisputed best value for wireless users.
“Our recent introduction of the nationwide Talk Unlimited calling plan solidifies Cellular South’s philosophy that wireless users shouldn’t have to worry about managing minutes or usage. Customers should not have to think before they press send or worry about surprise bills that may come after,” said Kevin Hankins, chief operating officer for Cellular South. “For years we’ve been pricing our wireless plans and services in a way that our customers don’t have to worry about calling circles, rollover minutes, friends’ networks, day of the week or the time of day. All our customers need to think about is who they want to connect to next.”
The value increases with the nationwide Talk Unlimited Plan when consumers add a second line, which includes all of the same unlimited services, for just $29.99. Customers can get two nationwide Talk Unlimited Plans for just $89.99 – that’s a $10 to $30 savings per month ($120 to $360 a year) compared to similar plans with equivalent unlimited services from T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon. Sprint currently does not offer an unlimited nationwide talk plan for individuals.
COMPARISON OF LEADING UNLIMITED NATIONWIDE TALK PLANS BY WIRELESS PROVIDER |
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T-MOBILE |
SPRINT |
AT&T |
VERIZON |
CELLULAR SOUTH |
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TALK |
$59.99 |
$59.99* |
$69.99 |
$69.99 |
$59.99 |
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UNLIMITED |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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SECOND LINE |
$39.99 |
$59.99* |
$49.99 |
$49.99 |
$29.99 |
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TOTAL |
$99.99 |
$119.99 |
$119.99 |
$119.99 |
$89.99 |
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*Sprint voice-only plan is limited to 900 anytime minutes, unlimited mobile to mobile on Sprint’s network and unlimited nights and weekends after 7 p.m. |
Even with its simple and affordable Talk Unlimited Plan, Cellular South also understands that talk isn’t enough for consumers today. They want to talk, text, e-mail and use the mobile web at an affordable, flat-rated, simple price. Many also want plans that make smartphones accessible to everyone in the household, without having to pay extra device fees. That’s why Cellular South’s Smartphone Unlimited Plan is the best option for individuals and families with smartphones.
While other wireless providers continue to tout their plans as the best value, wireless users are doing the math and the savings are not adding up. In fact, smartphone users on these same plans are paying $109 to $119 a month when data, texting and calling are added. Cellular South is on a mission to end the confusion and provide its customers with what they want – simple, affordable nationwide plans without any surprises - period.
“The truth about Cellular South’s Smartphone Unlimited Plan is in the facts,” Hankins said. “For just $79.99, our customers get flat-rate talk, text, mobile web, and e-mail, without having to worry about device fees, tiered data limits and out-of-network charges. Compare that to $109 a month for Sprint’s plan, $115 per month for similar services from AT&T and $119 from Verizon.”
The value increases with the Cellular South Smartphone Unlimited Plan when consumers add a second line, which includes all of the same flat-rate services, for just $39.99. Customers can get two Smartphone Unlimited Plans from Cellular South for the cost of just one plan from AT&T or Verizon with equivalent services.
“Our industry-leading flat-rate, nationwide plans are just one of the reasons we’re seeing an increase in smartphone users choosing Cellular South as their wireless provider,” Hankins said. “It’s not difficult to realize that Cellular South is the clear choice because we offer the best network, plans, devices and access to apps for smartphone users – hands down.”
Making Cellular South even more appealing to today’s smartphone user, the company has six Android-powered touchscreen smartphones available, including the Samsung Galaxy S – rated one of the best smartphones in the U.S. by Time Magazine. With its Super AMOLED touchscreen technology with SWYPE, super fast processor, integrated social networking and sleek design, the Samsung Galaxy S offers one of the best Android experiences available today. The Galaxy S is available for $199.99 with a $50 mail-in reward card. For a limited time, purchasers of the Galaxy S can get any device from the company’s portfolio of equal value at no extra charge.
In addition, Cellular South is offering the following Android devices all for under $100 (with a $50 mail-in reward card):
- HTC Desire ($74.99) – HD video recording 720p, Snapdragon processor, 5 MP camera
- LG Axis ($99) – Powered by Android 2.1 with a touchscreen display with a QWERTY keyboard
- HTC Wildfire ($19.99) – With Android 2.1 and HTC Sense interface technology
- Motorola Milestone ($99.99) – Powered by Android 2.1, turn-by-turn voice-aided Google navigation, video and picture messaging
- HTC Hero ($49) – Powered by Android 2.1, turn by turn voice-aided Google navigation, video and picture messaging
Beginning tomorrow, Cellular South will introduce its lightest smartphone, the Samsung Gem, for $29.99 after a $50 mail-in reward card. The compact, stylish Android touchscreen smartphone features a full HTML web browser, turn by turn navigation with voice prompts, an MP3 player, Swype® typing technology and a 3.2 MP camera with LED flash and autofocus.
In addition, the company is continuing its iPhone trade-in program by offering consumers up to a $199 off any device with a new, two-year agreement. And for consumers who activate two or more lines, Cellular South is waiving the $36 activation fee.
For more information about Cellular South’s Nationwide Talk Unlimited Plan and Smartphone Unlimited Plan, visit www.cellularsouth.com/plans. To learn about its Android smartphone line-up, go to www.cellularsouth.com/android.
About Cellular South
Cellular South is a diversified mobile communications company passionately committed to helping customers get the most out of their wireless devices and services. The nation’s largest privately owned wireless communications provider accomplishes this goal by optimizing customers’ app experience through Discover Apps, providing the most reliable and advanced high-speed nationwide wireless voice and data network, offering industry-leading family and unlimited flat rate voice, text and mobile web plans, and through its online and in-store Discover Centers, which give customers easy, simple and convenient tools, tips, advice and information on how to get the most out of their mobile phone. For more information about Cellular South and its products and services, visit www.cellularsouth.com.