Here's an expansion of mobile competition in the US that comes out of left field, even for us: GameStop as a cellular provider. GameStop Mobile, as it's called, is that rare bird of an AT&T-based MVNO that relies on a bring-your-own-device strategy. As long as your hardware works on AT&T's 850MHz and 1,900MHz bands and isn't locked to another carrier, you can bring any GSM- and HSPA-based phone (or data-only device) and use it contract-free: rates start at anything from a strictly pay-as-you-go $5 through to a $55 monthly plan with unlimited voice and text, if just an anemic 500MB of data. Tablet owners and other data-only fans can pay the same $55 for 1GB per month -- a bit stiff considering that those on AT&T proper can get 5GB of data for slightly less. No doubt this is to take advantage of iPad and iPhone trade-ins, PlayStation Vitas and the overall rise of unlocked devices. We're just wondering whether GameStop will catch a few customers subscribing as they pick up their Diablo III pre-orders or else face the uncertain future that befalls many MVNOs.
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The $5 prepaid cell phone plan sounds pretty good for people who don't use their phone much, and only use it for emergencies, and when they don't have access to a land-line home phone.
It seems kind of weird walking into a Gamespot to buy mobile phones, tablets and subscribe to cell phone services from a Gamespot store. I guest GameSpot wants to be an all-in-one small electronic store like Radio Shack where you can buy your games, vouchers, cell phone and tablets, and subscribe to cellular service as well.
I wonder would Gamespot in the future also sell internet service, and TV service in stores as well.
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The $5 prepaid cell phone plan sounds pretty good for people who don't use their phone much, and only use it for emergencies, and when they don't have access to a land-line home phone.
It seems kind of weird walking into a Gamespot to buy mobile phones, tablets and subscribe to cell phone services from a Gamespot store. I guest GameSpot wants to be an all-in-one small electronic store like Radio Shack where you can buy your games, vouchers, cell phone and tablets, and subscribe to cellular service as well.
I wonder would Gamespot in the future also sell internet service, and TV service in stores as well.
