Hey! Welcome back to us! I’m in the office for the first time in about 2 weeks – and there’s a LOT to talk about! As they say “watch this space” later today – we’ll have news on the recent All Wireless & Prepaid Expo, as well as stories on Verizon, an MVNO shut down and a few other Read more…
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NY based Master Agent SIMpro has gone “Ultra only.” Previously offering other brands like H2O, AT&T Prepaid, Cricket and Verizon Prepaid, effective August 1, they will be an exclusive Ultra Mobile Master. “As a day-one partner, SIMpro has been a key partner to our success with the Ultra Mobile retailer community. Together we are focused on making the Read more…
NWIDA is pleased to introduce ShopPOSPortal as their latest Vendor Partner (“VP”), providing Best-In-Class Point-of-Sale hardware, compatible with the leading POS systems used by wireless retailers. NWIDA members will receive best pricing on cash drawers, receipt printers and paper, barcode scanners and more. Adam Wolf, NWIDA President said: “Our buying power continues to grow, and we’re constantly Read more…
Fierce Wireless is reporting (link below) that Dish is shutting down Republic Wireless and moving those customers to Boost Infinite. However, as of today, their website is still active. Reports of the switchover made the rounds on social media last week. A Dish Wireless spokesperson confirmed the move to Fierce. According to the Dish spokesperson, Republic Wireless Read more…
NWIDA is pleased to introduce Acima Leasing as their latest vendor partner. Acima’s leasing technology provides dealers with a new means of providing devices and accessories to customers. According to Tyler Montrone, Executive Vice President of Acima Leasing: “Acima Leasing opens the door to new customers. Our lease-to-own solutions unlock shopping power and choice for customers that Read more…
Bloomberg has reported Dish would start offering its Boost Infinite service on Amazon later this week. A partnership with Amazon would give Boost Infinite a much larger “retail” footprint. Bloomberg stated the unlimited service will be priced at $25 per month. Dish launched a nationwide beta of Boost Infinite in late 2022 and fired up the commercial Read more…
AT&T customers are receiving emails that their $10 Auto-Pay discount will be reduced to $5 starting in October. Customers can continue to get a $10 credit by switching to a debit card or ACH bank account withdraw: This continues a trend of raising consumer prices without “raising rates.” However, no matter what you call it, it’s an Read more…
**Update 2… we’ve learned Lyca has terminated 4 Master Agents in total, as well as some of the upper management in the US.** **Updated… We’ve been informed that Wireless Shop has not been terminated. More updates to come…” NWIDA has learned that Lyca Mobile has terminated at least 1 4 Master Agent: ENK Wireless. The following is Read more…
T-Mobile has signed a deal with their hometown of Bellevue, WA to provide C-V2X connectivity – and it’s what 5G is REALLY all about. C-V2X is Cellular – Vehicle to Everything and basically it means your car (and everyone else’s) can talk to each other and other devices – like traffic lights, cameras, etc. Estimates put it at over 1 Read more…
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