postpaid

[ pohst-peyd ]

adjective

1. with the postage prepaid:

   a postpaid reply card.

Word History and Origins

Origin of postpaid¹

First recorded in 1820–30; post ³ + paid

Example Sentences

The company added a net 850,000 postpaid mobile phone customers in the quarter ending Sept. 30, it said Wednesday, beating analysts’ estimates of 780,400.

From Seattle Times

Telstra's income from mobile business rose 8.3% to A$10.26 billion, with the postpaid handheld services revenue up 6.9% at A$5.39 billion.

From Reuters

The telecoms giant's income from mobile business rose 8.3% to A$10.26 billion, while its postpaid handheld services revenue increased 6.9% to A$5.39 billion.

From Reuters

Dish Network said on Wednesday its unit Boost Infinite had partnered with Amazon.com to sell postpaid wireless plans through the e-commerce platform in the United States.

From Reuters

Dish Network said on Wednesday its unit Boost Infinite had partnered with Amazon.com to sell postpaid wireless plans through the e-commerce platform in the United States.

From Reuters