Will Verizon End Tracphone LifeLine Program?
Lifeline is a government subsidy program that subsidizes phone and broadband service for families that qualify. The government pays the provider approximately $9.25 a…
Read moreAction Card Joins NWIDA as Latest Vendor Partner
NWIDA is here to save our members money and increase revenue and to that, we’re pleased to announce Action Card joins NWIDA as our…
Read moreUBIF Rebranding has Begun
Back in August, 2019, Asurion insurance purchased the UBreakIFix franchise. Now it seems their doing some rebranding. For the first time, the Asurion name…
Read moreFCC Asks for More Time re: Verizon Trac Merger
The FCC has filed a Public Notice (see below) requesting an additional 90 days to review the potential Verizon / Tracfone merger. The FCC…
Read moreRight to Repair – NY
** Updated news HERE** New York Legislators Senator Breslin and Assemblywoman Lupardo have re-filed Digital Fair Repair for new bill numbers. We, along with…
Read moreVerizon Wireless Closing Some Retail – Layoffs Happening
According to Fierce Wireless (link below), Verizon is making changes in its corporate-owned store strategy. Several corporate owned stores are closing permanently and related…
Read moreStates push for Lifeline protections in Verizon/TracFone deal
According to Fierce Wireless (link below), the Attorneys General from 16 states and Washington, DC have sent a letter to the FCC urging the…
Read moreIs T-Mobile Pushing EoL for 3G Back?
According to a report on AndroidPolice (link below) T-Mobile may be pushing their End of Life date on 3G. In fact, T-Mobile hasn’t/won’t make…
Read moreT-Mobile Closer to Closing on Shentel
Back in August, we reported that T-Mobile US would purchase the wireless assets from Shentel. Back then the cost wasn’t known but today we…
Read moreBuy/Sell Stores
If you’re looking to purchase a new store – or are looking to sell your current store – NWIDA wants to help you. We…
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