FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed new rules requiring operators to unlock customers’ phones within 60 days of activation, aiming to facilitate easier switching between providers. Currently, mobile phones are typically locked to service providers’ networks until subscribers complete their contracts or pay off the device costs. Rosenworcel emphasized that the new rules would “establish a clear Read more…
Verizon “rebranded” today – modifying their logo and launching “myHome” the “ the only one-stop-shop for home internet, live TV, entertainment and connected home offerings – all in one place, and all in your control.” Before we talk about that, they’ve also changed their trade-in program. Verizon is now expanding eligibility of their smartphone trade in program to Read more…
Thanks to Jon Horovitz of Atrium Unlimited Consulting for having me back on The Boon of Wireless podcast! Always glad to chat wireless with Jon! And here I am on Episode 3: NWIDA Announcing IMEI Reports – generate a comprehensive device report for any phone. NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance. If you’re not yet Read more…
Our friends at Repair.org tell us that Governor Polis of Colorado has officially signed the state’s third Right to Repair bill into law, setting a new standard for consumer and independent business repair rights. This marks another major step for Colorado towards comprehensive repair freedoms, following significant wins for powered wheelchairs in 2022 and farm equipment in Read more…
Boss Wireless, owned by IDT, has sent out text messages to their customers stating that they will cease operations as of July 1. And, they included the customer’s PIN for easy port-out in the text. We regret to inform you that BOSS Wireless will discontinue operations on July 1st, 2024. All cellular services, including voice, text, and data, Read more…
T-Mobile announced today that they are purchasing all of US Cellular’s wireless business for $4.4 billion. UScellular will retain ownership of its other spectrum as well as its towers, with T-Mobile entering into a long-term arrangement to lease space on at least 2,100 additional towers being retained. The sale of US Cellular has long been rumored and Read more…
iFixit has announced they are ending their collaboration with Samsung. The program was launched 2 years ago, and according to the post on their website (link at end), they have not been able to deliver on the promise of “building an incredible, repair-friendly ecosystem.” Apparently, Samsung was not on-board with making repair more accessible: As we tried Read more…
Effective July 1, 2024, Venmo is raising transaction fees for receiving payments tagged by the sender as a goods and services purchase to 2.99% per transaction. The previous fee, was 1.9% + $.10, which will remain for receiving payments into business or charity profiles. % + $0.10 for Venmo-to-Venmo transactions. NWIDA Announcing IMEI Reports – generate a Read more…
LYCA Mobile has rolled out e-SIM – and as seen in their in-store signage, you can activate it with or without their dealer. Overall, e-SIM isn’t a bad thing… but… Lyca isn’t compensating the dealer for e-SIM activations if the customer does it “on-line”, yet they’re advertising it inside the dealer store. And, if that’s not enough, Read more…
41! (yes, we were supposed to send this on a ’round’ number…) We recently signed our 41st Vendor Partner (“VPs”!) Yep – now NWIDA members have 41 different ways to save money – every day! Need wholesale accessories or devices? ✅Need a NEW revenue source? ✅Need payroll done? ✅Need accounting/tax services? ✅Need credit card processing? ✅Need PoS hardware?✅Need a PoS System? ✅Need Security Read more…
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