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MVNO GreatCall Rebrands

MVNO GreatCall has quietly rebranded to now be called Lively. The change was announced on Twitter – and it came with their new Twitter…

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Tell Congress to Support Mobile Wireless Infrastructure

NWIDA supports the CCA (Competitive Carrier Association) in it’s fight to have Congress include mobile broadband services in its proposed infrastructure package. Wireless networks…

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Best Cellular Tells Customers To Port Out

We’ve known the CEO of Best Cellular (Curtis McCoy) for a number of years – and he’s not only one of the best in…

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Is Metro Adding Non-Exclusives?

We’re hearing a solid rumor that Metro by T-Mobile will be adding (bringing back) non-exclusive dealers – but with specific conditions. Apparently they will be in…

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Verizon Sets (Yet Another) Date for 3G Retirement

Yep – they’ve done it again.  First it was December, 2020.       Then, in January,  they pushed it without a firm date Now,…

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Looks Like We Were Lied To

Seems like life may not be so good for “Lucky Goldstar” anymore.  Back in January we posted about a rumor that LG was getting…

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Is AT&T Moving Towards More Dealers?

We’ve heard from more than one reliable source that AT&T is transferring many of their corporate owned stores to dealer-owned. In fact, we’ve been…

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May is Independent Wireless Retailer Month

TL/DR Summary: It’s about time someone recognized the independent wireless dealers. We’re doing that. An open letter to the wireless industry – and the…

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Metro By T-Mobile To Be Sold In T-Mobile Stores

According to a report from the T-Mo report (link below) T-Mobile confirmed today that existing rural T-Mobile stores will begin selling and servicing the…

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Dish Buys Republic Wireless

Consolidation continues to be “the word” in the MVNO space, as Dish has announced its purchase of Republic Wireless. As seen on Mobile World…

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