Back a few weeks ago (see here) we wrote about a post we saw on line that Verizon (now owner of TracFone) was starting to “decommission” some of their brands, including Net10 and Page Plus. Yesterday, we heard from a Verizon representative that stated: While, TracFone Wireless, Inc. is streamlining the brands we proactively market to remain Read more…

Peter Adderton announced yesterday that MobileX, his new MVNO, has launched “commerical beta” status and was open for those who …previously registered interest with us, keep an eye on your inbox for your invitation to participate. If you haven’t yet, it’s not too late. We’ll be expanding the program over the next few weeks, so stay tuned.  Read more…

According to a tweet from Peter Adderton himself, and an article in Bloomberg, Peter Adderton wants to buy Boost Mobile – again. Peter Adderton said by phone to Bloomberg on Thursday that he’s preparing a bid for Boost and has talked to at least one major private equity shop about financing the deal.  “I have been laser Read more…

Yesterday, NWIDA had the pleasure of attending the GenMobile dealer event in New York. These events are great for dealers, and distributors to network, learn about new products and services, and have some food and drink with your colleagues. And, at this event, we learned that GenMobile has improved their rate plans. Gen Mobile dealers can activate Read more…

The FCC has proposed new rules to prevent spam text messages, including a requirement for operators to block them at network level and to apply the standards similar to caller ID. At the regulator’s latest meeting, Commissioners voted to adopt the suggested measures with the matter now the subject of a public consultation. Under the rules, which Read more…

Last week, T-Mobile announced a partnership with SpaceX that would allow T-Mobile customers to “roam” on the satellite network – at least as far as messaging goes. Today, Apple may have outdone them. One of the new features in the iPhone14 is… Satellite SOS services. From Apple: The iPhone 14 lineup also introduces Emergency SOS via satellite, Read more…

GenMobile has introduced new rate plans: To go with the Unlimited Talk & Text, you get: 3GB for $207GB for $3016GB for $40and “unlimited” for $50 (throttled after 35GB) And they include hotspot data, and calling to 100+ countries. —   NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance and if you’re not yet a Read more…

Short answer – not too much – right now. Longer answer: Well, what IS the deal. It’s a “roaming”(??) agreement between T-Mobile and Starlink, where Starlink will provide “coverage” where there is no T-Mobile towers… BUT… • No Voice.• SMS/MMS and “select” messaging apps only• MAYBE video – as Elon said “If there aren’t too many people Read more…

It appears Dish is planning to launch a “2nd 5G network” (kind of) – before the first one is completed. Named Boost Infinite, the service is looking to compete with the other major carriers, with an unlimited plan at a “competitive price”. The service will be nationwide, using the networks of Dish, AT&T and T-Mobile, a Dish Read more…