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!
As we’ve mentioned before, today (2/22/22) is the sunset date for the AT&T 3G Network. This will impact all non VoLTE phones, as well as (potentially) other devices like home security (that use wireless as backup or primary communications) and even some in-vehicle (i.e., OnStar) in older cars. — NWIDA members, contact us today if you Read more…
The National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau has told T-Mobile to stop claiming they are the “most reliable” 5G network. The claims are based on a report from German research firm umlaut which analyzed multiple carriers’ 5G coverage, subscribers’ ability to connect to 5G networks, and download speed. AT&T challenged this language with the BBB, and Read more…
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