For the fourth time in recent memory, T-Mobile has once again had a customer data breach. Actually, it’s the 8th time since 2018. T-Mobile didn’t announce the breech, but put it in a recent financial filing. This time it’s data on 37 million customers – roughly 1/3 of their entire customer base. The stolen data included: “name, Read more…
T-Mobile has turned over the rest of the cards. In a corporate post (link below), they claim they’re “… Reshaping Retail in a Digital‑First World” T-Mobile retail will look vastly different very soon: After asking Is brick-and-mortar retail dead? – they answered: Yes, the way we’ve known it is dead. T-Mobile is changing their distribution to the following: Read more…
**Updated 5:22pm**Seeing on social media that ALL Metro by T-Mobile Corporate stores are closing too. **Updated 4:56pm**This is apparently part of a large restructuring at T-Mobile – and there is more to come. Territory Managers are being asked (if they want) to apply for their old jobs (which will have a new title.) **Updated 4:03pm**We’re heard confirmation Read more…
According to a story in Mobile World Live (link below) T-Mobile has reportedly entered talks over an acquisition of MVNO Mint Mobile. Bloomberg reported T-Mobile is interested bringing Mint Mobile under its ownership, with the MVNO long rumored to be up for sale. Mint Mobile is majority owned by MVNO Ultra Mobile, while film actor Ryan Reynolds Read more…
In a complaint filed with the US International Trade Commission, as well as letters filed to the FTC, Samsung is looking to ban all aftermarket displays claiming: … Complainant seeks a general exclusion order barring importation of certain active matrix organic light-emitting diode display panels and modules that are used as replacement displays, and components thereof, that Read more…
Announcing MORE MONEY back to the dealers! Now every wireless shop can save on shipping costs with EasyShip! NWIDA members will receive a $150 credit and best-in-class rates – no matter if you’re shipping one item or 1000! And – if you’re not a member (yet— and why not??) you can still get a $50 credit and Read more…
I’ve been in wireless a long time. Some would say too long (ha ha) – but in my 35 years of experience working with and for carriers, I’ve noticed something. And it’s happening again in a big way. If you are an exclusive dealer – this message is for you. I don’t care if you own one Read more…
In the latest prepaid report by Wave7 Research suggests Republic Wireless will soon end operations. Multiple sources confirmed to Wave7 that closure is likely, although there is no clear time frame. In November, Republic shut down its online community forums. Their social media accounts also went primarily dark last year. In 2022, there was only one post Read more…
After sitting on the Governor’s desk for 6 months, and after NWIDA wrote her an open letter to sign it, NY Governor Kathy Hochul signed the NY Right to Repair bill and made it law. This legislation will give consumers and independent shops equal access to the parts and information needed to fix electronic products. Manufacturers will Read more…
The US Chamber of Commerce has posted 5 Smart Marketing Strategies for 2023 and I think they can definitely be implemented in your wireless shop. We’ll post the link to the full article below. Here’s a summary: From creating video content to tapping digital creators, these trends will shape marketing strategies in 2023 and beyond. Social commerce will continue to Read more…
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