Ting Launches Open Beta Of T-Mobile-Powered GSM Service

Humberto Saabedra

ting-logoAfter being announced in December, Ting has announced the launch of its long-awaited GSM-compatible service with the rollout of public SIM card sales for its open beta period. The “Ting GSM X1” SIM card is now available for $9.99. The caveats to the GSM service also include no international roaming or international long distance support, but the service is otherwise identical to Ting on Sprint’s network. No mention was made of the availability of domestic roaming on the GSM service or dual-mode access.

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Journalist since 2006, initially covering the retail wireless sector before pivoting to anime and manga trade reporting in 2008. Founder and publisher of AnimeNews.biz (2008–2017), followed by a 13-year tenure at Crunchyroll News (2011–2024) and launching K-Comics Beat with Comics Beat in 2024. Now stripping away consumer noise to build independent, data-backed intelligence desks focused on cross-border licensing telemetry, production committee balance sheets, and industrial supply-chain forensics.

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