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Verizon Posts New Tracfone Q&A

As the Verizon acquisition of Tracfone has been completed, there are now a new series of FAQ on the Tracfone website, specifically referring to…

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FCC Moves to approve Verizon TracFone deal

As we mentioned yesterday, the CPUC has approved the Verizon/Tracfone merger, and today word comes down that FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel circulated an order…

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CPUC Approves Verizon/Trac Merger

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved the $6.25 billion Verizon acquisition of Tracfone. The CPUC statement said it received commitments from Verizon…

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T-Mobile Pushes Back EoL for 3G

T-Mobile said it will delay its planned shutdown of Sprint’s 3G network by three months to ensure its “partners” have time to help customers…

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Boost Buys Gen Mobile

DISH Network’s Boost Mobile today announced its plan to acquire Los Angeles-based Gen Mobile. The release states the acquisition enables Boost Mobile to distribute to a larger…

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Will the DoJ Delay the CDMA Shutdown By T-Mobile?

The DoJ has issued a letter to attorney’s from Dish and T-Mobile (see below) regarding the planned CDMA shutdown by T-Mobile and it’s impact…

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FCC Asks for More Time re: Verizon Trac Merger

The FCC has filed a Public Notice (see below) requesting an additional 90 days to review the potential Verizon / Tracfone merger. The FCC…

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States push for Lifeline protections in Verizon/TracFone deal

According to Fierce Wireless (link below), the Attorneys General from 16 states and Washington, DC have sent a letter to the FCC urging the…

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Tello Mobile To Begin Customer Transition to T-Mobile

As we previously announced, Tello Mobile will be transitioning current and new to T-Mobile’s network as part of the merger. We now have more information…

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Is T-Mobile Getting Ready to Close 1000+ Metro Stores?

Sure seems like it. T-Mobile has made massive changes in the compensation structure to Metro by T-Mobile dealers. Despite vocal opposition, directly to senior…

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