Almost a year ago, we wrote how Google had stopped accepting ads from repair places. ALL repair places. And since then we’ve been trying to work with them. Ever work with Google? It’s a lonnnnnng process, with very few status updates. Today, the folks at US PIRG, aling our friends at repair.org, have launched a petition to Read more…
Today, T-Mobile announced the latest changes in their “un-carrier” marketing – including: ScamShield – “Real Caller ID” to all customers (T-Mobile, Metro and Sprint) for no charge. Shows actual name and “verified caller” if they’re real. This should reduce spoofed calls. ScamID and ScamBlock – flags likely scam/spoofed calls. Also can block those calls (ScamBlock) – Not Read more…
According to an article in Light Reading (link below) Tracfone has recently struck a “better deal” with their carriers that provides them a lower cost of service. Tracfone announced it inked a new MVNO agreement that significantly increased its earnings. Some analysts believe TracFone’s new deal will pave the way for Comcast and Charter to improve their own Read more…
According to a recent Wave7 report, over 1,100 prepaid stores have closed between November and June. The number consists of stores across brands, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, Boost Mobile, Cricket Wireless, and Metro by T-Mobile. In addition, many carrier-owned stores that shut down during the pandemic, have since reopened. In addition, this does not include the fact that many Read more…
We are saddened to learn of the passing our our Board Member and great friend, Phil Katz. Phil was one of the founding forces behind NWIDA, and a long time wireless industry veteran – not to mention a huge NY Giant fan. His company, All Points Marketing, was the first ever Master Agent in the wireless business Read more…
Read the entire PR here We’re happy to announce the addition of leading Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) TracFone Wireless, Inc. TracFone Wireless, Inc. is best known for its brands such as Straight Talk, SIMPLE Mobile, Tracfone Wireless, Total Wireless and Net 10, among others. TracFone Wireless, Inc. is America’s largest prepaid, no-contract wireless service provider Read more…
Now that T-Mobile has completed its merger with Sprint, T-Mobile has started the process of combining their networks. To that, T-Mobile has now shut down Sprint’s 2.5GHz 5G service. T-Mobile has already re-deployed their new 2.5GHz spectrum in New York City, parts of Chicago, Houston, and Los Angeles. Sprint’s 5G service is no longer accessible to customers Read more…
e-Mazzanti – our security camera and IT Vendor Partner – is sponsoring a webinar on Are Your IT Resources Effective in the New Normal? You’ll learn about the 3 key areas of your IT infrastructure that can save you money while keeping your reputation in tact and all your business assets safe. NWIDA is opening this webinar Read more…
Well – glad you asked. In addition to the new logo we told you about yesterday (see left), the “new” Boost (owned by Dish) announced the following changes starting today: • All the stores will be getting new collateral with the new logo (makes sense) • New rate plans: • $35.00 per month with 10GB of data Read more…
Dish has (finally!!!) taken control of Boost and started its journey to become the 4th largest wireless carrier in the US. “Today, we are proud to welcome hundreds of employees, thousands of independent retailers, and millions of customers to the DISH family,” said Erik Carlson, president and CEO, DISH. “This marks an important milestone in DISH’s evolution as Read more…