The EU Wants Standard Charging on all mobile devices sold in Europe. And, the European Union authorities have threatened to outlaw its lightning cables. Members of the European Parliament called for the European Commission to enforce use of a single universal charger for all mobile devices. They’ve said this is to reduce electronic waste and increase convenience Read more…
For a while now, Google Fi has worked on multiple networks – pulling in the strongest signal. Signal strength is key – right? It doesn’t matter what your phone can do if you can’t get a signal. It appears Trac has realized they own MVNOs on all 4 networks, AND is apparently working on a “smart SIM” Read more…
Unremovable Malware Found on LifeLine Phones. The UMX U686CL, an Android phone provided in the Lifeline program, comes preinstalled with malware that can’t be removed without making the device cease to work, researchers reported. Manufactured in China, the phone is provided by Virgin Mobile’s Assurance Wireless program. Researchers at Malwarebytes said on Thursday that the device comes Read more…
While Boss Revolution has long been in the prepaid telecom business, selling international calling cards – they’ve now become a full fledged MVNO, on the Sprint network – Boss Revolution Mobile. Offering 4 plans, and starting at $20/month, all the plans offer unlimited talk, text, and data with mobile hotspot. There is a high-speed 4G LTE data Read more…
Yesterday, we reported that Sprint had announced they’ve killed off the Virgin Mobile brand, and will be moving all those customers to Boost. Today we learned that the Virgin Group will be taking the Virgin Mobile brand back. Virgin is still deciding whether they will relaunch the brand in the US under a new identity. A representative Read more…
According to a text message (see below) Virgin Mobile, currently owned by Sprint in the US market, is shutting down and all customers will be automatically transferred to Boost. NWIDA received a copy of the message late last night and was able to forward it to Peter Adderton and Wave 7 Research, both who tweeted about it. Read more…
MVNO Mobile Nation, based in Tennessee, has posted that effective January 7, 2020 they will be “transitioning away from its facilities-based network that provides wireless network services” and that “Your MobileNation service will stop at 12:01 am on January 7, 2020.” No reason is given. The article has instructions on how to port out. Read the Read more…
Happy Holidays from Buster! Starting today. NWIDA has implemented new (AND LOWER) pricing for 2020! Retail membership has dropped, on average, by 30%. Now it’s even more compelling to join! Even more than ever, NWIDA membership pays for itself! Purchase 2 devices (you save $15 on each one!) from The Mobility Marketplace and your membership is zero Read more…
According to a post on HowardForums (link below) Freeup Mobile has removed their free 250 Talk or Text plan. Link to post — NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance and if you’re not yet a member, we invite you to join today. Want news like this delivered to your inbox? Click HERE Want Read more…
Visible, the (are they/aren’t they) Verizon-owned MVNO has sent out an email to its customers notifying them of an urgent issue with Google Pixel phones: “Hi Mr So and So… – urgent update: If your Pixel prompts you to install an Android 10 security patch, don’t. The patch will sever your connection to the Visible network. We realize Read more…