New Mobile Service Offers Data and Minutes for Free — for Life

If you’re willing to use an Android phone that's two years old, you can save a ton on your mobile phone service.

Mobile broadband provider FreedomPop launched a mobile phone service on Tuesday that offers customers 500MB of data, 500 text messages and 200 anytime voice minutes for free each month — for life.

For heavier mobile phone users, the company is also offering an unlimited voice and texting plan for $10.99 per month, contract-free. Additional data can be purchased on a pay-as-you-go basis for 2.5 cents per MB.

“FreedomPop’s mission is to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, convenient and essential communication services,” said Stephen Stokols, FreedomPop’s CEO and co-founder. “With this launch, we’ve just taken our largest step to date towards delivering on this objective.” Read more...