
Total Wireless Expands Store Count as Verizon Pushes Harder Into Value Wireless Retail
Total Wireless, Verizon's prepaid value brand, now operates over 2,000 stores nationwide, adding 1,100 locations in 2025 and averaging three new openings per day in 2026. The company aims to reach 4,000‑5,000 stores as part of a long‑term growth plan. Expansion relies on independent dealers and 16 master agents, with Texas leading in store density. Aggressive in‑store promotions target switchers from rivals like Cricket, Metro and Boost, reinforcing Verizon’s bid to dominate the prepaid market.

Lyca Mobile Pitches 40GB Plan For $18/Month Among Other Offers
Lyca Mobile announced two aggressive prepaid promos for February, highlighted by a 40 GB high‑speed plan priced at $18 per month for nine months. The $18 plan offers unlimited talk and text, 15 GB hotspot, international calling to 100 countries (first 10...