As we recently reported – Dish is selling it’s TV business to Direct TV – and, in a new twist, AT&T is also selling their part. Private-equity firm TPG agreed to buy AT&T’s remaining stake in DirecTV and merge the satellite company with rival Dish. AT&T agreed to sell its remaining 70% share of DirecTV to TPG for Read more…
Bloomberg and other outlets are reporting that Dish and Direct TV are in advanced talks to merge their TV businesses. The deal would create the largest US pay-TV provider, with almost 20 million subscribers. Dish has almost $2 billion in debt due in November, and they currently do not have the means to pay it. In addition, Read more…
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to go to the New York dealer event, hosted by Total Wireless and Verizon. We love these dealer events – and wish more carriers, brands and MVNOs would do them. It’s a great way for the dealers, Masters and service providers to get together, share concerns and future plans (oh, Read more…
T-Mobile has recently enacted a policy that cuts indirect dealer stores out of T-Mobile Tuesday promotions. Dealers were not given a chance to “opt-out” – they were cut out by T-Mobile. In addition, Dealer goals have been raised while compensation has been lowered. It certainly seems they are actively trying to drive the dealers out of business. Read more…
As part of Apple’s new iOS 18, it appears that they are beta testing a feature called “Activation Lock.” The feature, as previously described by Apple, links your Apple Account not only to your iPhone, but also to components such as the battery, cameras and display based on their individual serial numbers. The goal is to put Read more…
We’re happy to share the 2024 Keynote from the All Wireless & Prepaid Expo. Join moderator Jeff Moore, along with Sam Sindha (Dish), Robert Yap (Gen Mobile), Peter Adderton (MobileX) and David Kim (Verizon). If you’re in the industry, you know this is “must see tv”! NWIDA Announcing IMEI Reports – generate a comprehensive device report Read more…
We’re happy to post the #NWIDA led session from this year’s All Wireless & Prepaid Expo. Join our President Adam Wolf, along with Mark Landiak, Jon Horovitz, David Cherrie, Ed Hugener, Larry Roches and Evan Uyetake for this presentation at the AWPE 24. From accessories, to device protection, to phone repair, this session will explore ways to Read more…
Apple is launching a new feature aimed at simplifying iPhone repairs for users. With the iOS 18 update, arriving on September 16, Apple is introducing a feature called “Repair Assistant,” as reported by MacRumors. This tool will identify and authenticate genuine iPhone parts, whether new or used, ensuring they work as intended. Previously, replacing iPhone components without Read more…
A little while ago, friend of NWIDA – and MVNO expert Jon Horovitz wrote an article called When Do We Stop calling Tracfone, Metro, Boost, etc. MVNOs and Start Referring to them as Brands? It’s about carriers buying MVNOs but keeping their name (see Metro, Cricket, Ultra, Simple, Total, etc etc etc.) See, the main difference between Read more…
NWIDA is going to the eSummit Mobile Repair Day! If your shop is doing any kind of mobile repairs – this is a can’t miss event! Join NWIDA President Adam Wolf as he moderates Independent Repair Store Challenges on Tuesday, October 22 in Austin! Here’s the show description on the session: Being an independent repair shop owner Read more…
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