He’s done it again. During the merger process, John Legere announced he would step down as CEO of T-Mobile on May 1. But, he left a month early, resigning that position on April 1 – the day the merger closed. The plan was for John to stay on T-Mo’s Board of Directors. Which he did. Until the Read more…
Samsung has announced that it will be helping out with those who need it the most. Called “Free Repairs for the Frontline” – this US-only offer provides free smartphone repairs for doctors, nurses, hospital employees, firefighters, EMT, or police officers. Under this program, you can have your busted device fixed without paying anything. If you have a Read more…
Rumors are flying that Cricket may be launching their brand and services into select multi-carrier stores. Peter Adderton tweeted it, and Cricket has tried it in very limited markets earlier in 2019. Cricket has long been a proponent of exclusive stores only – so while this would expand their market presence, it would be a departure from Read more…
T-Mobile has begun signing multi-year lease agreements with a number of 600 MHz spectrum holders. Specifically, T-Mobile entered into a 3-year lease agreement for 600 MHz spectrum with entities controlled by Columbia Capital. The agreement includes spectrum in 17 markets representing 100 million POPs, and includes markets like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston. Not only does it Read more…
Per an article on Best MVNO (link below), the “new” Boost Mobile is getting ready to make a major change with the brand. According to a recent report filed by Wave7 Research, Boost is notifying its dealers to prepare for the launch of “The Boost Mobile Expanded Data Network”, which will give Boost subscribers access to the Read more…
Atrium Unlimited is a trusted partner of NWIDA. That being said, they have access to cases of Hand Sanitizer, for use as either in your stores, or for sale in your locations. The details: Each bottle is 70% alcohol, 8 oz and costs you $4.95 (it’s selling in stores for $8.00+) These are being sold by the Read more…
According to an article in LightReading (link below) Dish confirmed that it is cutting jobs as part of a reorganization to help the company cope with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dish’s pay-TV business continues to decline and the company needs to ramp up its wireless efforts quickly. A Dish spokesperson said in a statement: Due Read more…
If you’re a non-exclusive Metro by T-Mobile dealer, you have probably received a termination notice from T-Mobile. We are putting together a number of options for you – from different carriers and MVNOs. We hope to be finished with the list very soon. If you would like to receive it, please complete this form (or visit it Read more…
According to an article in LightReading (link below) Shentel, a Sprint partner, could be soon purchased by “the new” T-Mobile. Shentel owns and operates it’s own network, but under the Sprint brand. When the merger closed, Shentel began to negotiate with T-Mobile and now it seems that T-Mo will simply purchase the company, it’s network and it’s Read more…
Why (and how) should you be contacting your customers – even if your store has limited hours, staff or is completely closed? We talk with Tom Hansen, CEO of Smart Customer Services and their new Catapult program: — NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance and if you’re not yet a member, we invite Read more…