Ting
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Ting is a mobile virtual network provider(MVNO) owned by TUCOWS, launched in February of 2012. Ting is characterized by a per-unit usage model where each device has a base cost plus tax. Minutes, texts, and data are offered in 4 bands, after which there is pure per-unit pricing(Rates).
Ting runs on Sprint's CDMA network, with voice roaming on Verizon. It has announced that in February of 2015(subject to change), it will launch GSM offerings. While not revealed, these appear to be on T-Mobile's network.
In December of 2015, Ting announced(Blog Post) it was getting into the home internet business by buying a majority stake in a small independent service provider in Charlottesville, Virginia with the goal of further expansions in other communities.
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- GWG has been a user of Ting since 10-January-2014. He will be happy to offer details on request.