Well, we called it. We knew that when Verizon bought Tracfone, they wouldn’t hold on to all the different brands. And today, they’ve announced the “beginning of the end” for a few. Thanks to a social media post from Tyler Childress (see below), we find Verizon has announced the end of Page Plus, Net10 and GoSmart. Effective Read more…
Going to the Gadget Repair Expo? So are we. We should meet there. Click here and grab a time slot. — NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance and if you’re not yet a member, we invite you to join today. Want news like this delivered to your inbox? Click HERE Want Read more…
The FCC has proposed new rules to prevent spam text messages, including a requirement for operators to block them at network level and to apply the standards similar to caller ID. At the regulator’s latest meeting, Commissioners voted to adopt the suggested measures with the matter now the subject of a public consultation. Under the rules, which Read more…
Third Party parts provider MobileSentrix has acquired Mobile Defenders. Jordan Notenbaum, President of Mobile Defenders will continue with the new company. The acquisition combines the knowledge and expertise of the two leading mobile replacement part suppliers in the industry. From the Press Release: At this time, the Mobile Defenders and MobileSentrix sites will run concurrently. Any specific Read more…
We’re thrilled to announce we’ll be at the next Gadget Repair Expo in San Antonion, TX on October 13 and 14! Make sure you register to attend AND visit us at booth 79. Oh, and use code NWIDA50 for 50% your pass! We’ll have some excellent give-a-ways and want to meet YOU at this great event! Hope to Read more…
“unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection” Each repair will be subject to service fees: • Screen or back glass damage — $29 fee, • Other accidental damage — $99 fee. Accidental damage includes physical damage due to unexpected and unintentional events. It does not cover theft (they have a separate Theft and Loss program that allows for Read more…
PBK Reviews has posted a tear-down video of the iPhone 14 Pro Max. You can see it here or watch it below: — NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance and if you’re not yet a member, we invite you to join today. Want news like this delivered to your inbox? Click HERE Read more…
We are seeing quite a few repair shops saying that iOS 16 is causing many aftermarket LCD and OLEDs to blackout and not function – especially on the iPhone 12 series. Customers with previously working phones cannot see anything on their screens after updating to the latest iOS. A number of shops have reported replacing the screens Read more…
As seen in BestMVNO.com, and as reported by us and Wave7 Research, Total Wireless is about to become Total by Verizon. Walmart’s Total Wireless webpage has been updated to add “get ready for something big,” and “find new horizons in September 2022, keep the plans and coverage you already love, and more.” BestMVNO has also found a Read more…
Last week, T-Mobile announced a partnership with SpaceX that would allow T-Mobile customers to “roam” on the satellite network – at least as far as messaging goes. Today, Apple may have outdone them. One of the new features in the iPhone14 is… Satellite SOS services. From Apple: The iPhone 14 lineup also introduces Emergency SOS via satellite, Read more…