News & notes

News and Notes

Is Metro Adding Non-Exclusives?

We’re hearing a solid rumor that Metro by T-Mobile will be adding (bringing back) non-exclusive dealers – but with specific conditions. Apparently they will be in…

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Verizon Sets (Yet Another) Date for 3G Retirement

Yep – they’ve done it again.  First it was December, 2020.       Then, in January,  they pushed it without a firm date Now,…

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Looks Like We Were Lied To

Seems like life may not be so good for “Lucky Goldstar” anymore.  Back in January we posted about a rumor that LG was getting…

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Metro Raises In Store Payment Charge by 25% – Still Gives 0% to Dealer

Back in October, 2020 (pretty much in the middle of the pandemic) T-Mobile made the decision to stop paying Metro dealers a $1 commission…

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2 New Great Benefits for ALL Wireless Shops

NWIDA is pleased to offer our members two great new benefits, and a new revenue stream! Both programs are open to ALL wireless dealers…

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Is AT&T Moving Towards More Dealers?

We’ve heard from more than one reliable source that AT&T is transferring many of their corporate owned stores to dealer-owned. In fact, we’ve been…

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May is Independent Wireless Retailer Month

TL/DR Summary: It’s about time someone recognized the independent wireless dealers. We’re doing that. An open letter to the wireless industry – and the…

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Metro By T-Mobile To Be Sold In T-Mobile Stores

According to a report from the T-Mo report (link below) T-Mobile confirmed today that existing rural T-Mobile stores will begin selling and servicing the…

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Dish Buys Republic Wireless

Consolidation continues to be “the word” in the MVNO space, as Dish has announced its purchase of Republic Wireless. As seen on Mobile World…

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Boost Looking to Expand – Seeking More Dealers

Boost is seeking more dealers! We have heard from Dish directly that they are looking to expand the Boost Mobile Dealer network. In an…

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