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Huawei barred from exporting tech

Huawei Technologies’ exports back to China from a Silicon Valley unit are now being blocked, according to a story in The Wall Street Journal. Citing…

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Verizon Extends 3G Life – Again

News regarding Verizon 3G activations. Once again, Verizon has apparently extended the 3G Activation “kill date.” Originally scheduled for June 30, 2018, Verizon extended…

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Government Shutdown Impacting CES

In a statement to attendees, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) confirmed that its annual summit of the industry will face some effects of the…

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What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for the Sprint / T-Mobile Merger?

According to an article in theverge.com (link below), the FCC has wound down most of its operations. Should its lapsed funding not be restored,…

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NWIDA and WiBOC to Host Executive Briefing for Boost and Sprint Store Owners

NWIDA, the National Wireless Independent Dealer Association, and WiBOC, The Wireless Business Owners Consortium, has announced they will be hosting an Executive Briefing during…

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Is Expo Mobile Migrating Customers to Selectel Wireless?

According to an article in bestmvno.com (link below), Selectel is apparently moving their customers to Selectel. According to Joe Paonessa, the author, he was…

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T-Mobile and Sprint Merger Inching Closer to Approval

According to an article in androidcentral.com (link below), The Sprint/T-Mobile merger is apparently getting closer to approval. AndroidCentral quotes a report from Reuters, saying the…

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Verizon to cut 10,000+ jobs

According to an article in bizjournals.com (link below), Verizon is killing off 10,400 jobs, as part as a “voluntary buyout.” The employees are mainly…

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T-Mobile exec reveals takeover strategy: Shut down Sprint network and …

According to a report in bizjournals.com (link below) T-Mobile’s acquisition of MetroPCS provides a roadmap for the company’s planned Sprint takeover. CFO Braxton Carter (left)…

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Metro to NOT Start Charging for Device Swaps

Nearly a month ago, it was reported that Metro by T-Mobile will start charging a $15 plus tax fee every time customers will change…

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