MacNN | Leap News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us Leap, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Cricket intros all-in monthly cell, data plans http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/16/cricket.intros.all.inclusive.plans.adds.internet/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/cricketa600.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Leap Wireless, the company behind Cricket's cellphone services, on Wednesday announced it will soon offer two new, all-inclusive nationwide Cricket monthly plans that for the first time include taxes and other fees as part of the actual price. A $40 per month plan will include unlimited minutes throughout the continental US, access to the provider's premium extended calling area and both domestic ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/16/cricket.intros.all.inclusive.plans.adds.internet/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:30:00 GMT Verizon to allow small providers more roaming http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/23/verizon.roaming.agreements/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0803/lgenv2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon indicated in a letter that it would make a compromise on roaming service agreements with smaller wireless providers by allowing them to use its network in areas where they lack network coverage but own wireless airwaves, according to a Wednesday report. While there is no current law requirement to this end, Verizon is pre-empting an upcoming regulatory change. Current roaming regulations p... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/23/verizon.roaming.agreements/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:10:00 GMT Virgin set to offer $50 unlimited calling plan http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/09/virgin.50.unlimited.plan/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0806/kyoceramarbl.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Virgin Mobile on Thursday announced a new $50 Totally Unlimited Calling plan that would give subscribers unlimited and roaming-free calling throughout the USA. Virgin spokespeople are confirming the move comes in response to similar offers from competitors, including T-Mobile and Boost Mobile. Other contract-free providers, including MetroPCS and Leap, also offer unlimited plans that range from $3... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/09/virgin.50.unlimited.plan/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:50:00 GMT Leap, Verizon to bid on 700MHz space http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/12/05/700mhz.bidder.slip/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0712/motoq9m.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Some additional bidders in the FCC's auction for the 700MHz band have been revealed, according to filings and public revelations. In addition to confirmed bids by cable provider Cox and open access advocate Google, Leap Wireless (which owns the cellular provider Cricket) has submitted an SEC filing indicating that it use a subsidiary to participate in the auction. A partly-connected firm known a... http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/12/05/700mhz.bidder.slip/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:20:00 GMT