According to a RNS Release from TPO (The People’s Operator), the US and UK MVNO that gives a portion of the customer’s bill to charity is looking to end operations in the US to concentrate on the UK market: Potential divestment of US Subscribers The Board is negotiating final terms with a third party to migrate its Read more…
Eternity Wireless Joins the National Wireless Independent Dealer Association (NWIDA) Wireless Accessories and Product company becomes the latest Vendor Partner, offering discounts to members. The National Wireless Independent Dealer Association Launches (NWIDA), the only organization for the independent wireless dealer has announced that Eternity Wireless has joined as its latest Vendor Partners. Eternity Wireless, founded in 2001, Read more…
The more things change, the more they are the same – and the one constant I’ve seen in 30 years of wireless is — change. Yesterday, Sprint and T-Mobile announced their intention to merge into the “New T-Mobile” (you can read the announcement here.) But the real question is – What does that mean to you – Read more…
***Update*** – It HAS been announced: According to a published report, today (Apr 29) may be the day of announcement of the long rumored deal between Sprint and T-Mobile, with T-Mo CEO John Legere at the helm. Per the article, the merger of the nation’s 3rd and 4th largest carriers could value Sprint at around $26 billion Read more…
Please join me and other wireless dealers, suppliers and experts at the upcoming Prepaid Expo (August 21-22) in Las Vegas I’ll be joining Bob Frimet and Sean Cleland to discuss… What’s Next in Revenue A team of experts gaze into the crystal ball to define what lies just ahead for prepaid wireless in terms of distribution, differentiation and Read more…
One of the services NWIDA offers to our membership is 3rd party intermediary service. If you have an issue with a vendor, Master Agent or MVNO/Carrier, we’re happy (with your explicit approval) to intervene and see if we can obtain a satisfactory result. So, (members) contact us today if you need our help and if you’re not yet Read more…
The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to six major companies that market and sell automobiles, cellular devices, and video gaming systems in the United States. The letters warn that FTC has concerns about the companies’ statements that consumers must use specified parts or service providers to keep their warranties intact. Unless warrantors provide the parts Read more…
That long talked about marriage between Sprint and T-Mobile is back on – or at least the talks are. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the companies have resumed talks of a merger for what is the third time in four years. The companies weren’t able “to find mutually agreeable terms” last fall, when talks ended without an Read more…
One of the questions I get asked a lot is “Is NWIDA a non-profit?” The simple answer is No – not at this time. Why? That’s another question… Becoming a non-profit is a process that requires more time and money than becoming a “regular” company. When we were forming NWIDA, we looked at becoming a non-profit for a Read more…
California’s AB2110 (Eggman) is set for a hearing in either of two committees on April 9. So our urgent request is to FAX (yup—FAX) your letter or statement of support to the appropriate chairs as shown on the WORD templates that you can download HERE and HERE. Please email me a copy so I can get your letter Read more…