If you’re a registered IMEI Report customer, we have a gift for you! A FREE IMEI Report credit! You don’t need to do anything – we’ll add the credit later today! (If you haven’t used our IMEI Checking service, you should! We provide the most accurate data in a format that’s easy to read! Protect yourself when Read more…
NWIDA is working on our next great store benefit! and we want your help! Please take a minute and tell us about your current Point of Sale system! Your input will help us save you money! Just click below, or fill out the form below, to get started – and help us help you! CLICK HERE Loading… NWIDA Read more…
Yep! We’re headed (back) to Las Vegas! NWIDA will be at CES 2025 looking for new and exciting products for the independent wireless dealer! We continue to look for new revenue streams for our members – so we’ll be on the lookout in the wireless pavilion! Want to schedule a meeting at the show? Our show calendar Read more…
LYCA Mobile UK has told their staff they could be cutting as many as 90% soon. . According to the Guardian (link below) staff at the Lycamobile’s headquarters in London were told that the company was facing “pretty serious challenges” and was planning to cut up to 316 jobs, leaving as few as 48 in the UK. Read more…
As we reported earlier, Dish and Direct TV announced a merger. However, today we learned the merger is off. DirecTV has walked away from the merger which included Dish’s satellite service and Sling TV streaming platform. This decision came after Dish bondholders rejected a proposed debt exchange that was key to the deal. In a statement, DirecTV Read more…
Earlier today, NWIDA filed a formal comment with the FCC regarding the US Cellular / T-Mobile merger. The entire comment will be made is now available for public viewing in the next few days on the FCC website. Meanwhile, here’s a summary: NWIDA is concerned, given T-Mobile’s history with the dealer network in past mergers. US Cellular Read more…
**Updated 12/26/24**While a lawsuit suspended the filing – as of 12/23/24 most companies are now again REQUIRED to file! The deadline for most companies has been extended until 1/13/25. Please click here to file today —————————————————— (Original post)Starting January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act requires most U.S.-based LLCs, including independently owned cellular phone stores, to report Read more…
2 recent articles at Phone Arena (links at end of post) tell the story of issues at T-Mobile retail stores – and they reference both corporate stores and indirect/dealer stores owned by Arch Telecom. Arch Telecom, a T-Mobile Preferred Retailer, has faced criticism regarding its handling of employee and customer issues, despite promises to operate with integrity. Read more…
Boost Mobile is getting closer to meeting FCC coverage deadlines by the end of the year and has claimed the title of MNO (Mobile Network Operator) instead of MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator.) Boost is required to meet specific milestones in its 5G network buildout. The deadline last June was that Boost needed to cover 70% of Read more…
Thanks to E-Scrap News for covering our session at e-Summit. (Link to story) Author Colin Staub did a nice job summarizing our session, as we explored new ways for mobile repair shops to add income. If you missed the session in Austin, check out this summary. NWIDA Announcing IMEI Reports – Generate a comprehensive device report Read more…
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