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…
Phone Arena reports (link below) T-Mobile will face fraud allegations, including deceptive practices, following a ruling by the New York State Supreme Court. The suit alleges that T-Mobile conspired with the third-largest operator of T-Mobile stores, Arch Telecom, to close the minority-owned locations. The original filing submitted to the court said, “Arch Telecom attempts to close the Plaintiffs’ stores for absolutely Read more…
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to go to the New York dealer event, hosted by Total Wireless and Verizon. We love these dealer events – and wish more carriers, brands and MVNOs would do them. It’s a great way for the dealers, Masters and service providers to get together, share concerns and future plans (oh, Read more…
T-Mobile has recently enacted a policy that cuts indirect dealer stores out of T-Mobile Tuesday promotions. Dealers were not given a chance to “opt-out” – they were cut out by T-Mobile. In addition, Dealer goals have been raised while compensation has been lowered. It certainly seems they are actively trying to drive the dealers out of business. Read more…
According to their Facebook page, Selectel is on a bit of a buying spree. We found at least 5 posts (from June on) showing that a dealer store is now a “Selectel Wireless Corporate Store”: We’ve reached out to Selectel for comment and are awaiting a response. NWIDA Announcing IMEI Reports – generate a comprehensive device Read more…
T-Mobile US has agreed to pay roughly $60 million to settle claims it failed to promptly report incidents of unauthorized data access in violation of a national security agreement that allowed its merger with rival Sprint. The penalty, announced by the Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS), is the largest fine to date imposed by the U.S. regulatory Read more…
EchoStar, which merged with Dish earlier this year, is facing a significant financial hurdle as $2 billion of its debt is set to mature in November 2024, and the company currently lacks the funds to cover it. In addition, the company reported a decline in customers across all its business segments—pay TV, broadband, and wireless—during the second Read more…
T-Mobile is rumored to be making changes that could lead to significant cost-cutting measures, including potential layoffs. The company is expected to introduce new plans or enhancements that may offer better value or additional features. However, the anticipated cost-cutting measures may come at a cost to T-Mobile employees. Sources say that (more) layoffs are a possibility as Read more…
While AT&T ended support for its 2G network in 2017, and Verizon following suit in 2020, T-Mobile had planned to phase out its 2G network on April 2, but the company decided to delay the shutdown. That delay ends next month – however, starting next month, T-Mobile is expected to begin withdrawing support for 2G devices. Reddit Read more…
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