A new Cable/MVNO provider has launched – Altice Mobile. Operated by Altice USA, the nation’s 4th largest cable provider. Altice joins two other cable providers in the MVNO space – Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile. The company describes itself as being an “infrastructure-based MVNO and has built out a network of over 19,000 small cells through a Read more…
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has outlined “thousands” of instances, involving more than 50 direct and indirect T-Mobile, and Metro by T-Mobile, stores ripping customers off. T-Mobile is accused of preying on customers with weak credit history by selling used phones as new ones, enrolling victims in costly financing plans without their Read more…
Today, Illinois became the 17th State to Join AG Lawsuit, to stop the Sprint/T-Mobile merger. Over 50% of the population is now in states that are suing to stop the merger. Illinois joined NY, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington, DC. The Attorney’s General in these states believe Read more…
According to a report in CNBC (link below) Apple is launching a new program that will give independent repair shops access to parts for common out-of-warranty repairs. The move represents an about-face for Apple, which typically encourages repairs to be made by its authorized service providers. Additionally, the company has fought California’s proposed right-to-repair bill, which would Read more…
Bizjournal KC reported (link below) that during a recent Sprint town hall, CEO Michel Combes said plans for the executive management of new T-Mobile US Inc. are “nearly done” and would represent a “well balanced” mix of talent from both companies. Combes said Sprint’s leadership is working with T-Mobile COO Mike Sievert on announcing the executive team Read more…
**Updated 8/27** Asurion has confirmed the deal; the terms are not immediately known. uBreakiFix co-founder Justin Wetherill said in a prepared statement. Both Asurion and uBreakiFix put customers first. Asurion has a history of customer-focused, industry-first innovations. We are excited to work together, with our franchise owners, to make peoples’ tech lives better. Orlando remains an integral Read more…
Wow… Honestly, next year the show needs to be open longer. Larger than it has been in a few years, there were more booths, more attendees, more meetings and more people and products to see. It was exhausting and exhilarating at the same time. (Note to show producers: next year please put bigger signs by the coffee!) Read more…
To quote the great Howie Rose, put day one “in the books.”’ This year is All Wireless expo is larger than it has been in recent years and that’s a good thing. More booths and more people attending. The sessions that I went to, or were part of, we’re well attended and the audience was engaged. We Read more…
NWIDA Launches Carrier / MVNO Level Membership Offers exclusive benefits and solidifies relationship between indirect distribution and service providers August 20, 2019 – Las Vegas, NV – Today, at the All Wireless and Prepaid Expo, NWIDA announced a new Carrier / MVNO level membership and that Ultra Mobile has become the first MVNO to join. Founded in Read more…
During this weeks All Wireless and Prepaid Expo show, we will here, reporting from the show floor, the show exhibits and conference sessions. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook and check our IG stream. If you’re headed to the show, please visit us at booth 697!
