It appears that antitrust expert Lina Khan won’t just be joining the FTC as a commissioner, she’ll be appointed as the FTC’s new Chair. Khan, who is an associate professor at Columbia Law School, has been called a “fierce advocate for consumers”, and Right-to-Repair folks are calling it a “win.” Kahn has investigated anti-competitive practices of big tech Read more…
**UPDATE** We heard from Boost Mobile this afternoon. Here is their quote: Boost Mobile Customers will continue to see the same, low-cost pricing they love, and the rumor that a new tax structure is coming is false. While Boost may eventually include taxes on select digital-only plans, sold exclusively on-line, Boost retail locations will continue to keep Read more…
We’re thrilled to announce that Unlimited Prepay Distribution has joined NWIDA! UPD is a Master Agency for H2O Wireless, Verizon, AT&T and Xfinity! If you’re looking for new products or services, give them a ring! Welcome aboard! UPD – Phone: 314.771.5797 | Fax: 314.664.6156 | Email Them — NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our Read more…
In an article on Mobile World Live (link below) T-Mobile President of Technology, Neville Ray, told investors the operator has more small cells than it needs and may decommission some. Ray mentioned their goal of having about 50,000 small cells. It’s estimated T-Mobile currently has around 70,000, some of which came through the Sprint merger. “I have more Read more…
MVNO GreatCall has quietly rebranded to now be called Lively. The change was announced on Twitter – and it came with their new Twitter handle @LivelySocial GreatCall, was acquired by Best Buy in 2018 for $800 million. Co-Founded by “Uncle” Marty Cooper, the brand focuses on services for seniors and is probably best known for their “Jitterbug” phone. Lively Read more…
THANK YOU! #DSS21 — NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance and if you’re not yet a member, we invite you to join today. Want news like this delivered to your inbox? Click HERE Want news like this in your RSS feed? Click HERE Want news like this delivered to your Alexa Read more…
Wireless dealers are always looking for new revenue streams. Offering GLICRx, is an easy way to do so. As described here, GLIC Rx is a free discount insurance card, accepted at pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, WalMart and thousands of others. All your customer has to do is download the card app from your customized QR code. That’s Read more…
T-CETRA, one of the largest PIN providers in the pre-paid wireless industry has launched a program with the Greater Dayton Mass Transit system to enable cash payments for bus passes at participating T-CETRA retailers (ie Wireless Dealers) in the Dayton area. Using the VidaPay web portal, riders can now pay cash to load bus pass values to Read more…
NWIDA supports the CCA (Competitive Carrier Association) in it’s fight to have Congress include mobile broadband services in its proposed infrastructure package. Wireless networks are crucial to connecting communities across the US. There are many rural areas where fiber connections are not available today, nor for years to come (if ever!) We urge our dealers, and their Read more…
First – let me say It’s Not Too Late to Join Us at DSS21! Even though we’ve released a lot of the content, each and every attendee can watch ANY of the released sessions, at any time, until August! You’ve not missed a single session! Plus, there is still plenty of content still to come! If you’re looking Read more…