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Something we might start seeing as the U.S. mobile market penetration rate stagnates is an emphasis on regional carriers. While we might not see a new national carrier any time in the near future, regional carriers provide an alternative for those who don’t need the expensive, fancy plans of the big boys. This is what SouthernLINC hopes, at least. They’re offering a new prepaid plan, dubbed Prepaid Plus. They’re hoping it provides an affordable alternative for its potential subscribers in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.

The problem, right off the bat, is that Prepaid Plus customers incur a $1.50 fee on days they use the phone. This might work out well for those who don’t use the phone every day, but for most it means a $45 monthly fee before any additional charges are considered. The plan does, however, provide unlimited nights, weekends, and push to talk service, so you are at least getting value for your dollar fifty.

The daytime calling rate is 10 cents per minute, which is pretty standard. Unlimited text messaging can be added for 50 cents per day, only on days which text messaging is used. So that’s unlimited nights, weekends, push to talk, and text messaging for $2 per day. Is that something budget-minded users would find attractive?

SouthernLINC is only offering this deal through September 30. You can go to their website to check out further details and fine print.

Posted By : Joe
Posted at : July 7th, 2008 - 10:00 am
Filed under : Prepaid Services