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AT&T Leaves Puerto Rico and USVI

According to an article on SDX Central, AT&T will leave Puerto Rico and the USVI and sell its network. Both wireless and wireline networks,…

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Sprint under Investigation for LifeLine Abuse

Sprint took millions of dollars meant to subsidize phone and internet service for low-income consumers, even while those consumers were not using the service…

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DOJ Official says Merger would be a “big win” for rural consumers

According to Makan Delrahim, Ass’t AG for the DOJ, the $26 billion merger between T-Mobile and Sprint would increase competition and benefit consumers. During…

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Visible Makes Billboard “Mistake”

Visible, the “is it or isn’t it” owned by Verizon MVNO has posted a series of billboards in Colorado with a large “mistake.”  Instead…

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T-Mobile stores accused of ripping off New York City customers

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has outlined “thousands” of instances, involving more than 50 direct and indirect T-Mobile, and…

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Apple WILL Supply parts to Independent Stores

According to a report in CNBC (link below) Apple is launching a new program that will give independent repair shops access to parts for…

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uBreakiFix Bought by Asurion

**Updated 8/27** Asurion has confirmed the deal; the terms are not immediately known. uBreakiFix co-founder Justin Wetherill said in a prepared statement. Both Asurion…

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NWIDA Adds MVNO/Carrier Level Membership – Ultra Mobile Joins

NWIDA Launches Carrier / MVNO Level Membership Offers exclusive benefits and solidifies relationship between indirect distribution and service providers August 20, 2019 – Las…

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US Delays Tariffs on Phones

The Trump administration has delayed the tariff on cell phones and other items. It also narrowed the list of Chinese products it plans to…

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Done Deal?

Is it true? Are we almost done? According to a report in FoxBusiness, the merger is “nearing completion.” Federal regulators have signaled to T-Mobile…

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