A new tariff refund system is set to open Monday for businesses that paid import duties later struck down by the courts. For wireless dealers, distributors, and accessory sellers, this could mean an opportunity to recover real dollars tied up in higher inventory costs. According to AP News, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin accepting claims Read more…
Well… there’s an update on the Trump Mobile T1 phone. The MVNO has updated their website and there’s some new news. First – there’s still no release date. The T1 is now being marketed as “designed with American values in mind,” “shaped by American innovation,” and with “American teams helping guide design and quality.” A big change Read more…
We’ve heard from a Lyca Master Agent today. Apparently, Lyca mobile has stopped porting their customers from T-Mobile to AT&T. They have signed another agreement with T-Mobile, and as of April 1st, they will be selling both networks. Ya can’t make it up! NWIDA NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance. If you’re not Read more…
Once again, NWIDA shows why we’re the only Trade AND Advocacy Association for the wireless shop. Recently, the FCC’ posted a Public Notice, seeking comment on the 2026 Communications Marketplace Report. This provides the type of advocacy opportunity that NWIDA does for the dealer and wireless repair shop community. The Commission is explicitly requesting input on exactly the issues Read more…
After months of denying there WAS a shut-down date, LYCA mobile has announced when that date is. — and it’s tomorrow. In a LinkedIn post by LYCA Master Agent AH Prepaid, March 19 will terminate LYCA customers on T-Mobile. So, LYCA dealers – we want to know. How has the SIM swaps been going? Were you given Read more…
NWIDA supports the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in their request to the Court of International Trade to establish an efficient, orderly process for issuing tariff refunds in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump (CIT). For NWIDA’s dealer members—and our wholesale vendor and distributor partners—this issue is immediate and practical. Tariff costs have Read more…
My show meeting calendar is LIVE – Let’s be sure to connect in person at MVNO Nation Americas 2026! 📅 April 27–29, 2026 | Miami, Florida📖View the full agenda: https://hubs.ly/Q042g2bQ0🔗Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q042g3Vg0 Show meeting calendar: NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance. If you’re not yet a member, we invite you to join today. Read more…
I’m happy to announce that I’ll be speaking at MVNO Nation Americas 2026! I’ll be joining folks like those listed below (and others) in a tremendous lineup! We will be sharing insights on launching, growing, and transforming MVNOs, plus the latest trends in connectivity, digital services, and telecom innovation:🔹Casey Zavaleta, Partner, Performance Culture Consulting🔹Gary Koeb, CEO, Axiomera Read more…
According to Wave7 research, Cricket dealer Sun Com has purchased Optimal Wireless. According to the Sun Com Mobile LinkedIn post: “We are proud to announce that Sun Com Mobile is now the largest Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer!” The post says Sun Com now has over 600 locations nationwide. The acquisition was also noted in a LinkedIn post Read more…
Verizon has secured a major victory at the FCC, as the WTB officially granted the carrier’s request to waive the 60-day handset unlocking requirement. While Verizon celebrates what it calls a blow to international criminal gangs, consumer advocates are sounding the alarm, calling the move “profoundly anti-consumer.” The 60-day rule, which dates back to Verizon’s 2007 acquisition Read more…