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T-Mobile Closes (More) Stores

PhoneArena is reporting what many in the channel have been whispering for months: T-Mobile is moving toward a version of itself that may be…

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Verizon Layoffs Effect over 13,000 – including Stores

Verizon announced they are laying-off more than 13,000 employees, including some at the retail store level. In addition, NWIDA has learned Verizon would like…

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SpaceX Buys (Even More) EchoStar Spectrum for $2.6B

Echostar is at it again. They’re selling MORE spectrum – this time their AWS-3 licenses – to SpaceX. This sale nets them another $2.6B…

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MobileX to Offer Free Service to…

  MobileX announced it will cover the cost of wireless service for customers who’ve lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The…

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T-Mobile Dealers Can No Longer Accept Payment Arrangements

  In another step to eliminate the dealers – and to give customers another reason NOT to visit a store, T-Mo has eliminated ALL…

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Total Wireless now has a free plan

Total Wireless is bringing a FREE plan to market – if your market is defined as California. Starting today, eligible residents in California can…

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NWIDA Welcomes Jason Biado to Board of Advisers

We’re excited to welcome Jason Biado to its Board of Advisers. With nearly 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, he brings a…

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Verizon Names new CEO – Effective Immediately

Verizon has named Dan Schulman – former CEO at AT&T and Spring as their new CEO – effective immediately. Hans Vestberg will remain on…

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ABMNUS Joins NWIDA

Today we’re proud to announce that ABMNUS, has joined NWIDA as an Master Agent member. ABMNUS, a leader in wireless retail solutions, is proud to…

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MobileX Joins NWIDA

Today we’re proud to announce that MobileX, the most customizable wireless service designed to save consumers money, has joined NWIDA as an MVNO member. This…

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