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T-Mobile MVNOs Experiencing Activation Issues

According to an article on Android Central (link below) some T-Mobile MVNOs are experiencing activation issues – beginning on April 9. First reported by…

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New Boost Mobile Promos

The following are the latest Boost Mobile Promos (beginning April 16): • LG Tribute Dynasty New Add-A-Line Promo for $10 (still continues) • LG…

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Best Buy Removes Carrier-branded ‘Stores’ at Some Locations

According to an article at Fierce Wireless (link below), and thanks to research from Wave7, Best Buy has removed its carrier-branded stores-within-stores, displays and desks…

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Simply Wireless Article and an Offer for Employees

Best Cellular has picked up on the Simply Wireless / Mobile Now story and then took it a step further. According to CEO Curtis…

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Verizon Launches 5G – For Real

(Link to full story at Prepaid Phone News below) Originally slated for a 5G launch next week, Verizon announced its 5G mobile service has…

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Yup – We’re on Alexa

As of this morning, you can get your daily wireless news right from your Alexa device. NWIDA has added a custom skill to have…

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Time to Lower the Odds?

According to an article in MarketWatch (link below) MoffettNathanson analyst analyst Craig Moffett said that he was lowering his odds of a T-Mobile and Sprint…

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Sprint Employee Memo Warns of “Limited Sprint Prospects” Without Merger *Updated

*Updated – We now have a link to the story. See below.  According to a memo sent to Sprint employees today, CEO Michel Combes…

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Simply Wireless Closes 100 Sprint Stores With Little Notice *Updated

**updated** – normally, when a contract ends this “suddenly” there is a serious breech of contract by one of the parties. We will update this…

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T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Faces Possible Lawsuit by States

According to an article at Bloomberg.com (link to full story below) States investigating the T-Mobile / Sprint merger are considering a lawsuit to block…

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