The testimony in the Sprint/T-Mobile lawsuit is done. Now, the wireless world waits for a ruling – which analysts say should take at least a month. The Wall St. Journal analysts have said: We think the case is close and both sides probably think they are winning, In such a situation in a commercial litigation, we would Read more…
According to an article on The Verge (link below) an internal T-Mobile document, that has been made public due to the on-going lawsuit, T-Mobile really had (has?) plans to merge with a cable company – potentially Comcast. You can see the chart referenced below. Called Defining a winning position for the US business model, the report was Read more…
Happy Holidays from Buster! Starting today. NWIDA has implemented new (AND LOWER) pricing for 2020! Retail membership has dropped, on average, by 30%. Now it’s even more compelling to join! Even more than ever, NWIDA membership pays for itself! Purchase 2 devices (you save $15 on each one!) from The Mobility Marketplace and your membership is zero Read more…
Last week, during his testimony in the Sprint/T-Mobile merger trial, current T-Mobile CEO John Legere told the court that Sprint has over $40 billion in debt and that they would not survive if the merger didn’t happen. (An opinion we’ve agreed with and have been saying for a while – see below.) However, on Monday, current Sprint Read more…
A Raymond James analyst has lowered its odds of the Sprint / T-Mobil;e deal getting approved from 85% to 55%. “We had hoped to see significantly more state AGs reach agreements with T-Mobile and drop out of the state AG lawsuit opposing the merger,” wrote analyst Ric Prentiss of Raymond James. “But as the trial started Monday, Read more…
According to a post on HowardForums (link below) Freeup Mobile has removed their free 250 Talk or Text plan. Link to post — NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance and if you’re not yet a member, we invite you to join today. Want news like this delivered to your inbox? Click HERE Want Read more…
I wanted to share with you the following BIG news! NWIDA has signed a letter of intent to merge with WiBOC – the Wireless Business Owners Consortium, owned by Mark Landiak. In addition, Mark will be joining our Board of Directors. You can read the official Press Release here WiBOC and NWIDA Merge! Expanding Benefits to Dealers Read more…
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal (link below) A federal judge told lawyers fighting over T-Mobile’s bid for Sprint to skip their opening arguments so they could start questioning witnesses, a sign he is seeking a speedy trial. As the case began Monday, Judge Victor Marrero asked both sides to trim their lists of Read more…
Today, the Attorneys General of numerous states begin their lawsuit to stop the T-Mobile/Sprint merger. The case is the last hurdle for the carriers to overcome, before their $26.5 billion merger can proceed The AGs have laid out their opening statements. A quote in Reuter’s (from the court filing) states: These higher prices would fall hardest on Read more…
Visible, the (are they/aren’t they) Verizon-owned MVNO has sent out an email to its customers notifying them of an urgent issue with Google Pixel phones: “Hi Mr So and So… – urgent update: If your Pixel prompts you to install an Android 10 security patch, don’t. The patch will sever your connection to the Visible network. We realize Read more…
