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News and Notes

Apple WILL Supply parts to Independent Stores

According to a report in CNBC (link below) Apple is launching a new program that will give independent repair shops access to parts for…

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Sprint CEO: Executive leadership for New T-Mobile ‘nearly done’

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…

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uBreakiFix Bought by Asurion

**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…

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All Wireless Show Day – It’s a Wrap

Wow… Honestly, next year the show needs to be open longer. Larger than it has been in a few years, there were more booths,…

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All Wireless Show Day 1

To quote the great Howie Rose, put day one “in the books.”’ This year is All Wireless expo is larger than it has been…

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NWIDA Adds MVNO/Carrier Level Membership – Ultra Mobile Joins

NWIDA Launches Carrier / MVNO Level Membership Offers exclusive benefits and solidifies relationship between indirect distribution and service providers August 20, 2019 – Las…

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All Wireless / Prepaid Expo

During this weeks All Wireless and Prepaid Expo show, we will here, reporting from the show floor, the show exhibits and conference sessions. Also,…

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Dish Reaches Out to Boost Dealers

Dish Network, proposed new owner of Boost, has reached out via email to Boost store owners. Signed by W. Erik Carlson, President and CEO…

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FCC Chair Recommends Approval of Sprint/T-Mobile Merger

FCC Chair Pai has formally recommended the approval of the Sprint/T-Mobile Merger. In a statement released, Ajit Pai said he has shared (link below)…

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US Delays Tariffs on Phones

The Trump administration has delayed the tariff on cell phones and other items. It also narrowed the list of Chinese products it plans to…

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