Amp'd Mobile launches pre-paid service

Jun 01 2006 - 01:13 PM ET | MVNO

ampd-logo.jpgYouth-centric MVNO Amp'd Mobile has added pre-paid service to its lineup. Previously the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) relied soley on post-paid service contracts. Pricing runs as follows:

  • Calls - $.10/minute
  • SMS/MMS - $.10/$.25
  • Data usage - $.375/megabyte
  • Push-to-talk - $1 per day for unlimited usage

All content is priced the same with the addition of a 25% surcharge. Thus, a $.99 music download will cost $1.24 for pre-paid customers. Phones cost aproximately $50 more for pre-paid orders, from $99-$149.