T-Mobile to Sell Prepaid Phones In Dollar General Stores

Dollar stores — we go to them for toothpaste, store-branded soda, shampoo and trinkets for goody bags at birthday parties. Now we can add phones to that list. T-Mobile announced a new partnership on Monday in which Dollar General will begin to sell its prepaid handsets in 6,400 locations across the United States. Dollar General stores will begin offering T-Mobile's products in July and customers can sign on to the carrier's annual no-contract $50 unlimited plan, which includes unlimited talk, text and web and 100MB of data. "Dollar General is the nation's largest small-box retailer and a well-respected company that customers go to when looking to get the most for their money," said Amy McCune, senior vice president of national accounts, T-Mobile USA. "This is a natural partnership to help bring Dollar General customers to America's Largest 4G Network at an incredible value." T-Mobile said that Dollar General will display its product in a "bright end cap" at the front of the store.

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Dollar General and T-Mobile Introduce No Annual Contract and Device Offering

Partnership brings T-Mobile device and service to more than 6,400 Dollar General stores

BELLEVUE, Wash., and GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — June 25, 2012 — Today, T‑Mobile USA, Inc. and Dollar General Corporation announced a new distribution arrangement, bringing an affordable phone and convenient access to T‑Mobile's prepaid and Monthly4G^TM No Annual Contract service to Dollar General customers. Beginning in July, more than 6,400 Dollar General stores will offer numerous T-Mobile prepaid plan options and the Samsung t139 phone, which features messaging, Web browsing, a camera and Bluetooth connectivity.

"Dollar General is dedicated to making shopping for everyday needs simple, hassle-free and convenient," said Todd Vasos, executive vice president and  chief merchandising officer, Dollar General. "Since 2004, our customers have had access to great T-Mobile plans, and we know that our customers will appreciate more communications options that are affordable and flexible."

The T‑Mobile Monthly4G No Annual Contract $50 unlimited plan offers unlimited talk, text and Web with no overage charges, and the first 100 MB of data at up to 4G speeds all on America's Largest 4G Network^®. In addition, Dollar General offers T‑Mobile's Pay As You Go plans, and other Monthly4G No Annual Contract plans, giving customers a flexible option at any price point.

"Dollar General is the nation's largest small-box retailer and a well-respected company that customers go to when looking to get the most for their money," said Amy McCune, senior vice president of national accounts, T-Mobile USA. "This is a natural partnership to help bring Dollar General customers to America's Largest 4G Network at an incredible value."

T-Mobile product and plan offerings will be displayed in a bright end cap at the front of the store, featuring a variety of units and services to make selection simple for customers.

Monthly4G plans provide access to wireless service for 30 days; capable device required to achieve 4G speeds. After high-speed allotment is used, speeds slowed to up to 2G speeds for remainder of month. T-Mobile's HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere. See coverage details at T-Mobile.com.

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