NWIDA is going to the eSummit Mobile Repair Day! If your shop is doing any kind of mobile repairs – this is a can’t miss event! Join NWIDA President Adam Wolf as he moderates Independent Repair Store Challenges on Tuesday, October 22 in Austin! Here’s the show description on the session: Being an independent repair shop owner Read more…
According to their Facebook page, Selectel is on a bit of a buying spree. We found at least 5 posts (from June on) showing that a dealer store is now a “Selectel Wireless Corporate Store”: We’ve reached out to Selectel for comment and are awaiting a response. NWIDA Announcing IMEI Reports – generate a comprehensive device Read more…
Remember this post about LYCA leaving T-Mobile? Well, NWIDA was told – at the recent All Wireless & Prepaid Expo – that we were correct! An anonymous source confirmed the following:• LYCA has signed a deal with AT&T• T-Mobile has extended their deal with LYCA – but for only 1 year! LYCA is one of the oldest Read more…
Well, if you weren’t in Las Vegas this week, you missed out. This was the biggest All Wireless & Prepaid Expo yet – and it did not disappoint. From the keynote address (video coming soon!) to a great panel hosted by Mark Landiak and yours truly – not to mention the fantastic booths on the show floor Read more…
It’s one week until the All Wireless Expo… Let’s gooooo NWIDA Announcing IMEI Reports – generate a comprehensive device report for any phone. NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance. If you’re not yet a member, we invite you to join today. Click here for news like this delivered to your inbox? Click here Read more…
T-Mobile US has agreed to pay roughly $60 million to settle claims it failed to promptly report incidents of unauthorized data access in violation of a national security agreement that allowed its merger with rival Sprint. The penalty, announced by the Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS), is the largest fine to date imposed by the U.S. regulatory Read more…
EchoStar, which merged with Dish earlier this year, is facing a significant financial hurdle as $2 billion of its debt is set to mature in November 2024, and the company currently lacks the funds to cover it. In addition, the company reported a decline in customers across all its business segments—pay TV, broadband, and wireless—during the second Read more…
T-Mobile is rumored to be making changes that could lead to significant cost-cutting measures, including potential layoffs. The company is expected to introduce new plans or enhancements that may offer better value or additional features. However, the anticipated cost-cutting measures may come at a cost to T-Mobile employees. Sources say that (more) layoffs are a possibility as Read more…
There are only 14 days left before the All Wireless & Prepaid Expo! Make sure you visit our booth (827!) and see my session (Pushing the Point of Sale: Add More Value, Add More Customers). Want an “official” meeting? Click here for our show calendar and grab a time slot! Here are some of the great folks Read more…
While AT&T ended support for its 2G network in 2017, and Verizon following suit in 2020, T-Mobile had planned to phase out its 2G network on April 2, but the company decided to delay the shutdown. That delay ends next month – however, starting next month, T-Mobile is expected to begin withdrawing support for 2G devices. Reddit Read more…
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