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DataPass Ends Service

With over 200 MVNOs in the US alone, it’s not hard to miss one (or 10.) And, with that said, we report the demise…

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Verizon Sets 5G Cost to Customers

$10.00 – that’s what Verizon says it will charge customers (per month, per smartphone) for the next generation of wireless networks. 5G service, expected…

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Sprint T-Mobile Merger Paused Again

According to an article in PrePaid Phone News (link below), the highly anticipated T-Mobile and Sprint merger is on hold (again) as the FCC…

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Roadshow Annoucement

Hello dealers in Florida and Texas – I’m coming to see you! . NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance and if…

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AT&T “Announces” End of 3G Across Its Network

Big Blue’s turn. According to information gathered from a Cricket Store, AT&T has “announced” (at least internally) their EOL (End of Life) for 3G…

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Sprint To End 3G Device Support Across Its Network

According to an article in PrePaid Phone News (link below), after April 30, 2019,  users with 3G devices will no longer be able to…

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Tracfone Hit With Class Action Law Suit Over Ad Texts

According to an article in Law 360 (link below), a Florida man has initiated a class action lawsuit against Tracfone Wireless,  accusing the company…

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New Report: T-Mobile’s iWireless Takeover Undercuts Claims That T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Would Benefit Rural America

Link to report PDFs below… Washington, D.C. – According to a new Communications Workers of America report, Disrupting Rural Wireless, T-Mobile’s 2018 acquisition of…

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Sprint is Suing AT&T Over Its ‘5G E’ Label

According to a recent article (link below), Sprint has filed suit against AT&T over the 5G E label.  What started out on Android phones has…

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Mint Mobile to Run Super Bowl Ad

According to a Press Release today (link below), Mint Mobile will air an ad during Super Bowl LIII. CBS recently announced the price for…

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