Update (9/23/18) – We have the scoop! Click HERE for details! ——————- Update: (9/21/18) Is this the new logo? (credit Peter Adderton) —————————————— Original Post 9/20/18 We’re hearing that the big announcement, teased by Metro PCS and scheduled to be released on September 23, is a “rebrand” (of sorts) and they will change their name to… “Metro Read more…
Recently, articles have been published stating that NWIDA is against the merger of Sprint and T-Mobile. Let me say unequivocally, this is not true. NWIDA’s position is this: We want a solid commitment that no matter what happens with the merger, the owners of the Boost Mobile and Metro PCS brands will keep and continue to utilize Read more…
The FCC says it needs more time to review the Sprint-T-Mobile deal, the agency said in a letter to the companies Tuesday. The agency has paused an “informal” 180-day transaction clock “to allow for thorough staff and third-party review” of recently submitted materials. The companies announced that they would merge last April in a bid to cut costs Read more…
This hit the newswires yesterday: In response to a question, the executives stated that New T-Mobile will retain T-Mobile’s and Sprint’s current prepaid brands as they target different types of customers. Moreover, since New T-Mobile will be incentivized to fill its expansive capacity, it will offer attractive plans to MVNOs, My response? Come on Read more…
UPDATE 8/30/18 12:05pm NWIDA has confirmed that ROK is shutting down their Sprint side and their customers will be transfered to another Sprint MVNO. —————————————— We’re hearing that ROK Mobile is shutting down their “Sprint side.” The last portout date will be 8/31/18 12 am midnight EST. ROK has already killed AT&T activations and Verizon shut them down Read more…
T-Mobile is Asking For MVNO Public Support T-Mobile is asking MVNOs that run on its mobile network to publicly come out in favor of the company’s proposed merger with Sprint. They are requesting the mobile virtual network operators take steps that range from filing FCC comments in favor of the deal to publishing editorials in news publications. The Read more…
According to an article on PrepaidPhoneNews (link below), T-Mobile confirmed the report that it encountered a security breach August 20th. In a statement, T-Mobile affirmed that sensitive information about its customers were not included in the breach. However, some other customer information may have been left vulnerable to the malicious party. Among these include customer names, email addresses, Read more…
According to an article on PrepaidPhoneNews (link below), a request to stop the clock or extend the review period on the proposed SprinT-Mobile merger has been denied by the FCC. This informal period covers 180 days as the government agency conducts an analysis on the acquisition. . The request was sent in by a group of organizations to provide Read more…
What a GREAT Show! We want to thank so many people – I’m sure I’ll miss a few but I’ll give it a go… Robin Tobias and Lisa Brown– Queens of The Prepaid Expo! Thank you for hosting the NWIDA Meet & Greet. If you have anything to do with Prepaid Wireless, make plans to be at Read more…
