Now it’s T-Mobile and Verizon’s turn.
T-Mobile plans to close all of its stores situated inside indoor malls until further notice. These stores include T-Mobile, Metro and dealers. As we mentioned, Dealers will be paid.
Verizon also announced that they will temporarily be closing several of its stores throughout the country. There is no word on until when the closure will be.
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