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…

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…