Tis apparently the “rebrand” season… Now it’s Boost’s turn First – new logo: Next – New Plans: Four new unlimited plans, starting at just $25 a month. To allow new customers to experience Boost Mobile’s nationwide 5G network risk-free, the company is launching a 30-day money-back guarantee. This enables customers to test Boost Mobile’s speed and reliability Read more…

Our friends at Tech Care Association interviewed Lux Wireless at the recent Gadget Repair Expo. Take a look – and remember, NWIDA members save 10% at Lux Wireless! NWIDA Announcing IMEI Reports – Generate a comprehensive device report for any phone.  Click to join our the IMEI Reports DISCORD Server NWIDA members, contact us today if you Read more…

AT&T has disclosed a major hack of customer data affecting nearly all its subscribers over a six-month period in 2022, marking one of the largest breaches in the communications industry. In a regulatory filing, AT&T revealed that it became aware in April of a claim by a “threat actor” who stated they had illegally accessed and copied Read more…

Total by Verizon has rebranded to simply “Total Wireless.” Not only is there a new logo (see left) but they have come up with a “custom” shade of teal for in-store lighting: In addition, they have changed some pricing and customer benefits: The Price is the Price, guaranteed for five-years  10x faster data (they don’t say faster Read more…

Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics declared an “indefinite strike” on Wednesday to pressure South Korea’s largest company to meet their demands for higher pay and improved benefits. Thousands of members of the National Samsung Electronics Union began a temporary, three-day strike on Monday. However, on Wednesday, the union announced an indefinite strike, accusing management of being unwilling Read more…

NWIDA has learned that AT&T has recently laid off a number of staff from its Cricket Wireless subsidiary. This decision comes amid a broader trend of restructuring and cost-cutting across the industry. For independent wireless dealers, this news raises important questions and potential impacts on their businesses. Here’s a closer look at what this means for you. Read more…

Thanks to Rob and the Tech Care Association for interviewing me back at the Gadget Repair Expo! NWIDA Announcing IMEI Reports – Generate a comprehensive device report for any phone.  Click to join our the IMEI Reports DISCORD Server NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance. If you’re not yet a member, we invite Read more…

Verizon “rebranded” today – modifying their logo and launching “myHome” the “ the only one-stop-shop for home internet, live TV, entertainment and connected home offerings – all in one place, and all in your control.” Before we talk about that, they’ve also changed their trade-in program. Verizon is now expanding eligibility of their smartphone trade in program to Read more…

Thanks to Jon Horovitz of Atrium Unlimited Consulting for having me back on The Boon of Wireless podcast!  Always glad to chat wireless with Jon! And here I am on Episode 3: NWIDA Announcing IMEI Reports – generate a comprehensive device report for any phone.  NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance. If you’re not yet Read more…