Mike Sievert annouced that he’s leaving the CEO job at T-Mobile as of November 1. Srini Gopalan, the current COO, has been appointed to be T-Mobile’s next CEO. Sievert will transition to vice chairman of the company. No word yet on how this will impact other T-Mobile executives like Jon Freier. ——– NWIDA members, contact us Read more…
Today we’re proud to announce that MobileX, the most customizable wireless service designed to save consumers money, has joined NWIDA as an MVNO member. This partnership underscores MobileX’s commitment to empowering independent wireless dealers with innovative tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive in today’s competitive market. NWIDA, the only trade and advocacy organization dedicated to independently owned wireless Read more…
Venio Joins NWIDA Offering International & Domestic Gift Cards, Mobile Top-Ups, Gaming PINs and Bill PaymentsTo learn more, please visit nwida.org/venio September 10, 2025, West Orange, New Jersey, – The National Wireless Independent Dealer Association (NWIDA) proudly announced that Venio has joined the Association as a Vendor Partner. This partnership brings valuable new opportunities for partners to Read more…
Just days after AT&T reached an agreement to acquire a significant portion of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar for approximately $23 billion, now SpaceX has agreed to acquire AWS-4 and H block spectrum for an additional $17 billion. In addition, SpaceX will pay $2 billion in current Echostar debt. In connection with the transaction, SpaceX and EchoStar will enter into Read more…
Remember last year when we said Lyca had their T-Mobile contract extended for only 1 year? Time’s up. According to Lyca Master Agent AH, Lyca dealers received letters recently informing them of the end of their T-Mobile deal. And added dates: September 20, 2025: New activations of current Lyca Mobile SIM cards will end on Sept 20, 2025. After that date, Read more…
MrBeast, the popular YouTuber, is planning to launch an MVNO. According to a leaked investor deck, the service is expected to launch in 2026. This move is part of MrBeast’s broader strategy to diversify his brand beyond YouTube. His ventures already include Feastables (a chocolate brand), Lunchly (a Lunchables competitor), and a toy line. We believe Read more…
AT&T has reached an agreement to acquire a significant portion of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar for approximately $23 billion. EchoStar will retain ownership and operation of Boost, which will now operate on AT&T’s network. This acquisition will enhance AT&T’s spectrum portfolio by adding an average of 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum, covering nearly every Read more…
Good morning from Day 2 at the best show in wireless – the All Wireless and Prepaid Expo – here in HOT Las Vegas! Day 1 did not disappoint! The show is the largest it’s ever been, with over 2 rows of exhibitors being added from just last year – and attendance is much larger. Per usual, Read more…
So next week, I’m moderating a session at the ALL WIRELESS & PREPAID EXPO called Maximizing Dealer Profits: Sleep Better, Sell More And, the folks on the panel decided to have a little fun and do a promo video for it. Take a look, have a laugh, and get the REAL answers next week at the show! NWIDA Read more…
B2B Mobile a device distributor has expanded their operations and is now a Master Agent for MobileX. By adding MobileX service, dealers gain an advantage in both carrying MobileX and in sourcing phones. B2B Mobile will provide activations, dealer onboarding, sales training, marketing tools, inventory logistics, and commission management. To learn more or to become an authorized Read more…

