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News and Notes

Batteries Plus Become Samsung Authorized Service

Batteries Plus was one of the first chains to become WISE certified – the wireless tech certification program sponsored by CTIA – and developed…

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T-Mobile Withholding Dealer Final Commissions

As we’ve discussed before, T-Mobile terminated the vast majority of their dealer network and now we’re hearing their not paying the final commission amounts.…

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Looks Like LYCA is Leaving T-Mobile**updated

10/16/23 17:15We heard directly from LYCA this afternoon, who is denying our report. They acknowledged that LYCA has filed a lawsuit against T-Mobile but…

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T-Mobile Raising Rates By Changing Plans

T-Mobile “promised” they won’t raise your rates. Instead, they’re forcing people into new rate plans… and guess what – they’re more expensive. T-Mobile is…

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Vendor Partner of the Week – ACIMA

Each week, we’re going to highlight one of our fantastic partners who provide discounts and other added value to our retail members. We’ll post…

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California passes Right to Repair (SB-244)

California has become the 3rd state to pass a “right to repair” law, following Minnesota and NY. The bill had been introduced in 2019…

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Verizon Updates Benefits for Straight Talk / Walmart

Starting today, Walmart+ memberships will be included with all new Straight Talk Wireless Gold and Platinum plans. Normally, membership is $98/year. Walmart is the…

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Your Phone Will Buzz Tomorrow

TELL YOUR CUSTOMERS! FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will be conducting a NATIONWIDE TEST of the  Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The national test…

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FCC Sets Next Dish Wireless Requirement

The FCC has set the next target for Dish Wireless to achieve in their deployment of their 5G network. Earlier this week, Dish and…

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Boost Store Owner Closes Stores After Multiple Robberies

The link to the original story on ABC6 is below.  Located on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia, the Boost Mobile store is open, but the…

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