As we reported earlier, Dish and Direct TV announced a merger. However, today we learned the merger is off. DirecTV has walked away from the merger which included Dish’s satellite service and Sling TV streaming platform. This decision came after Dish bondholders rejected a proposed debt exchange that was key to the deal. In a statement, DirecTV Read more…
Boost Mobile is getting closer to meeting FCC coverage deadlines by the end of the year and has claimed the title of MNO (Mobile Network Operator) instead of MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator.) Boost is required to meet specific milestones in its 5G network buildout. The deadline last June was that Boost needed to cover 70% of Read more…
The FCC has set the next target for Dish Wireless to achieve in their deployment of their 5G network. Earlier this week, Dish and the FCC confirmed Dish had met a pair of initial commitments – coverage of 70%+ of the US Population and passing the “drive test” process to prove compliance. The FCC found that “Dish Read more…
T-Mobile has signed a deal with their hometown of Bellevue, WA to provide C-V2X connectivity – and it’s what 5G is REALLY all about. C-V2X is Cellular – Vehicle to Everything and basically it means your car (and everyone else’s) can talk to each other and other devices – like traffic lights, cameras, etc. Estimates put it at over 1 Read more…
Verizon customers recently received a letter stating that their 3G network will be shut down no later than December 31, 2022. In addition, the letter states that they are starting to suspend 3G customers by billing cycle: Since they say 611 and Customer Service calls will still go through, it seems they are simply suspending these accounts Read more…
Cable operator Cox Communications is ready to join the other cable companies and launch its MVNO – per a report in Mobile World Live (link below.) Cox told Mobile World Live they plan to roll out 3 pilots: Hampton Roads, Virginia; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Omaha, Nebraska. When asked which network the MVNO would be on, the representative said Read more…
When Dish became the fourth US wireless carrier, the FCC mandated they had to cover 20% of the US Population by no later than yesterday (June 14.) And, up until yesterday, Dish had only announced live service in one city (Las Vegas.) If they did not make this deadline, the FCC had threatened fines and loss of Read more…
Dish Wireless has launched its first market in Las Vegas. Customers signing up for our network pay $30 per month, and service includes truly unlimited Smart 5G data, talk and text. Additionally, we include unique perks, such as exclusive access to the Project Genesis app and a white-glove delivery experience. “Our first commercial phone, the Motorola Edge+, Read more…
We spoke to an AT&T MVNO about the recent issues with making and receiving calls. See why its an “absolute mess”
AT&T having voice issues since 3G shutdown – and it happened to us!