PhoneArena is reporting what many in the channel have been whispering for months: T-Mobile is moving toward a version of itself that may be almost unrecognizable – and it’s not good news for the dealers. According to leaked internal discussions and employee reports: T-Mobile is starting to close more dealer locations. Corporate stores may stick around for Read more…
Is this another move to close the stores? T-Mobile is rolling out a new way to pull customers from AT&T and Verizon. Starting December 1, T-Mobile’s “Switching Made Easy” program will live inside the T‑Life app. Using an AI-powered “Easy Switch” feature, consumers can log in with their existing AT&T or Verizon account, have their current plan Read more…
Today, we’re happy to announce a new partnership with OneHealth to expand access to a comprehensive, dependable, and affordable health coverage option tailored to the needs of independent wireless dealers and their teams. Open enrollment season often brings rising premiums, limited networks, and confusing plan options—challenges that hit independent dealers especially hard. Through this partnership, NWIDA members Read more…
Verizon announced they are laying-off more than 13,000 employees, including some at the retail store level. In addition, NWIDA has learned Verizon would like to convert a number of corporate owned stores to dealer stores. The cuts, which began yesterday, were detailed in an internal memo from new CEO Dan Schulman. Verizon ended last year with nearly Read more…
Echostar is at it again. They’re selling MORE spectrum – this time their AWS-3 licenses – to SpaceX. This sale nets them another $2.6B in SpaceX stock. So, combine this with the sale of spectrum that SpaceX bought in September, and we ask the question: Is SpaceX trying to be a mobile carrier? Industry analyst Roger Entner Read more…
MobileX announced it will cover the cost of wireless service for customers who’ve lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The offer includes unlimited talk and text plus up to 2 GB of high-speed data per month, provided for as long as SNAP benefits remain suspended. Customers must verify SNAP participation via the MobileX Read more…
In another step to eliminate the dealers – and to give customers another reason NOT to visit a store, T-Mo has eliminated ALL payment arrangement options, except the T-Life app. Payment arrangements allow T-Mobile customers who are past due to schedule a payment date to avoid having their service suspended. It allows for some financial flexibility Read more…
Total Wireless is bringing a FREE plan to market – if your market is defined as California. Starting today, eligible residents in California can get Total Wireless service with unlimited talk, unlimited text, and 6GB of high-speed data for as low as FREE – $0 per month through the California LifeLine program! Plus, customers receive a free Read more…
We’re excited to welcome Jason Biado to its Board of Advisers. With nearly 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to support our mission of empowering independent wireless dealers. As the Senior VP of Distribution at MobileX Global, Biado has achieved significant milestones, including tripling Master Agent partnerships Read more…
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