Well, we’ve been hearing this “behind the scenes” for a few weeks now, but today it’s official. Mint Mobile AND Ultra have been sold to T-Mobile. In addition, T-Mobile has also purchased Plum – the T-Mobile wholesaler. Following the deal’s close, Mint’s founders David Glickman and Rizwan Kassim will remain onboard at T-Mobile to manage the brands, which Read more…
We want to help those dealers who are buying or selling their store fixtures. If you’re looking to sell your store fixtures – or looking to purchase, please complete the form below and we’ll match you up with a store near you. (If you’re looking to sell or purchase your entire store, please click here.) — Read more…
Suit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York by multiple T-Mobile dealers against the carrier and a number of Master Agents. The dealers are suing for damages of $100 million, plus punitive damages of $1 billion. The lawsuit alleges the carrier unlawfully misled the government and minority-owned retailers by Read more…
We’ve learned from a reliable source that Wireless Vision (the largest T-Mobile retailer in the US) will be closing over 170 stores and will be “dissolving” 3 of their regions. More people were laid off due to the “restructuring” of T-Mobile’s new distribution plan. The Wireless Vision website claims over 600 stores (in 25 states), so this will impact Read more…
As we noted the other day (see here), NWIDA has written to every US Senator, the President and Vice President of the United States and the House Majority and Minority Leaders. Today, we’ve extended that reach to Ambassador Katherine Tai, the US Trade Representative (USTR). Ambassador Tai was appointed to her position in 2021 by President Biden. Read more…
Today, NWIDA sent letters to every member of the US Senate, the President and Vice President of the United States and the House Majority and Minority Leaders. While we’re active in advocacy work for our members, and the industry overall, it takes something pretty major for us to send actual letters to over 50 of this nation’s Read more…
According to an article in Light Reading (link below) T-Mobile has decided to turn off its 2G GSM network on April 2, 2024. “Across the industry, wireless companies have retired older network technologies as part of an important progression to ensure all customers can enjoy a more advanced 4G and 5G network,” T-Mobile explained on its website. Read more…
Neville Ray – President of Technology at T-Mobile announced his retirement, effective this fall. “It’s bittersweet, but with T-Mobile’s network leadership now established, there has never been a better time to announce my retirement. Our Technology team has gone above and beyond, delivering countless global wireless firsts, and I’m forever grateful for the friendships and joy this Read more…
State Senator Tom Pischke of the South Dakota legislature has introduced bill 194 as “An Act to to establish certain provisions regarding fairness in repairs of equipment sold or used in this state.“ We support this bill, and ask our members and friends in South Dakota to contact Senator Pischke to show their support as well. You can Read more…
As we reported, T-Mobile had another (their 8th) data breach – this one impacting 37 million users – and now, (per an article in Mobile World Live – link below) T-Mobile US has sued in two class action lawsuits who are alleging that the firm failed to adequately secure its customers. Plaintiff Christine Cortazal, filed a lawsuit Read more…
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