Metro by T-Mobile has just revealed 2 new offers that promise to make 5G more affordable. Offer 1 provides two lines of UNL talk, text, and high-speed data for $35 per month per line. This plan provides access to T-Mobile’s 5G network at no extra charge, and includes 5GB of mobile hotspot and 100GB of Google One cloud Read more…
Starting today, October 1, 2020, T-Mobile has made a number of changes to the compensation that the dealers receive. One of those changes is the removal of any compensation for taking a renewal payment on a Metro by T-Mobile phone. While NWIDA continues to work behind the scenes (more to come on that) – the stores are Read more…
DISH taps wireless innovator and FreedomPop founder Stephen Stokols to lead Boost Mobile DIsh announced today that Stephen Stokols will join its executive leadership team. Stokols, who most recently served as founder and CEO of FreedomPop, will serve as executive vice president of Boost Mobile. In this role, he will be responsible for sales, marketing, go-to-market strategy Read more…
SoftBank has announced plans to sell Brightstar for an undisclosed sum, as the company continues to divest of its telecoms properties. SoftBank said Brightstar would be sold to a newly formed subsidiary of private equity company Brightstar Capital Partners for cash. Softbank will retain 25% ownership in the new unit. SoftBank acquired a majority stake in Brightstar Read more…
Today, NWIDA released the following announcement. The PDF version can be found below: Helping Metro by T-Mobile Dealers The Trade & Advocacy Group is getting involved regarding dealer compensation and other changes. September 17, 2020 – West Orange, NJ – Recently, the National Wireless Independent Dealer Association (NWIDA) became aware of proposed operational and compensation changes that Read more…
AT&T is considering offering wireless phone plans partially subsidized by advertising as soon as a year from now, according to their Chief Executive John Stankey. “I believe there’s a segment of our customer base where given a choice, they would take some load of advertising for a $5 or $10 reduction in their mobile bill,” Stankey said. Read more…
From the Verizon Press Release: Verizon announced today that it has entered into an agreement with America Movil to acquire Tracfone, the leading pre-paid and value mobile provider in the U.S. The acquisition expands Verizon’s portfolio into the value segment, bringing enhanced access to its industry-leading wireless network and comprehensive suite of mobility products and services Read more…
Yesterday, our President – Adam Wolf – was on “Virtual Talk Back Live” with Gene G. While the interview was livestreamed, you can catch our interview below. It runs for about 30 minutes, starting at 0:30 and we talk about the T-Mobile/Metro dealer changes and a few other wireless things. Enjoy! — NWIDA members, contact us Read more…
Ronan Dunne, EVP and Group CEO at Verizon recently spoke at an investor conference and mentioned the carriers plans for pricing access to it’s 5G network. Dunne said it will charge consumers a premium for the faster speeds offered by its mmWave network, but won’t charge for the low-band service. He added Verizon is looking at opportunities Read more…
Per a post on Howard Forums – a Pix Wireless customer received an email informing them of the shutdown of their Pix Silver service: Dear Pix Wireless User, Unfortunately due to circumstances outside of our control we regret to inform you that on 9/20/20 Pix Silver service will be shutting down completely. You will need to port your Read more…