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Walmart now offering branded mobile phone service

September 13, 2010

Walmart has announced the launch of Walmart Family Mobile, a wireless phone service powered by T-Mobile. Phones and service will be available in 2,500 Walmart locations beginning Sept. 20.

A family of three will save $1,200 per year by switching to the plan, which costs $45 per month for the first line, $25 per month for each additional line, according to the company. Those plans include unlimited talk and text, with additional charges for data plans.

"Walmart Family Mobile makes it more affordable to build meaningful relationships with family and friends so that even when budgets are limited, time spent communicating with loved ones isn’t," said Greg Hall, Walmart U.S. vice president of merchandising. "This plan provides families with the flexibility to connect with each other without surprise charges and with the added benefit of one of the most trusted wireless network providers."