Neville Ray – President of Technology at T-Mobile announced his retirement, effective this fall. “It’s bittersweet, but with T-Mobile’s network leadership now established, there has never been a better time to announce my retirement. Our Technology team has gone above and beyond, delivering countless global wireless firsts, and I’m forever grateful for the friendships and joy this Read more…
State Senator Tom Pischke of the South Dakota legislature has introduced bill 194 as “An Act to to establish certain provisions regarding fairness in repairs of equipment sold or used in this state.“ We support this bill, and ask our members and friends in South Dakota to contact Senator Pischke to show their support as well. You can Read more…
As we reported, T-Mobile had another (their 8th) data breach – this one impacting 37 million users – and now, (per an article in Mobile World Live – link below) T-Mobile US has sued in two class action lawsuits who are alleging that the firm failed to adequately secure its customers. Plaintiff Christine Cortazal, filed a lawsuit Read more…
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…
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