Verizon to Push $50 Unlimited Prepaid Plan

Verizon Wireless will introduce a new unlimited prepaid plan nationally this week, taking on rivals Sprint Nextel Corp. and MetroPCS Communications Inc. as they continue to add customers seeking contract-free service.

Verizon Wireless will begin offering the plan — which includes unlimited talk, text and Web use for $50 a month — on Thursday, said spokeswoman Brenda Raney. In addition to Verizon stores, it will be sold at Best Buy Co., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target Corp. locations.

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