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Go Mobile launches its own virtual network

MarkTuesday, August 9, 2011

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Shebang, the company behind the Go Mobile retail chain, is planning its own mobile virtual network. The Go Mobile network will be promoted online and via Go Mobile stores. It’s a prepaid service and, unlike many other MVNOs, will be available with a choice of handsets. Calls are 14p per minute while text messages are 7p each.

Shebang was recently reported to be turning all its remaining retail stores into franchise operations.

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