We wanted to know about the Dish plans for the Boost Dealers, should the be the “winner” in the “spin-off sweepstakes.” So NWIDA reached out to Dish, and their CEO W. Erik Carlson, last week to talk about their “interest” in Boost Mobile, and more importantly, their plans for the dealers, should they be successful. Today, we Read more…
The DoJ still hasn’t signed off on the Sprint / T-Mobile merger, and it’s now being reported that in addition to spinning off Boost Mobile, there may be another condition – release some spectrum and create a (new) 4th wireless network. According to a new report from Bloomberg, it seems the Justice Department might have one more Read more…
When we saw the article that Q-Link Wireless was going to bid for Boost Mobile, we had questions. Today we received our answers. First our questions: Would they keep the dealers? If so, would they grow the dealer network? Would they keep the brand? So we reached out to Issa Asad, founder and CEO of Florida-based Q-Link Read more…
We have the Boost COO’s Memo on spinoff And it’s right here. Click for the PDF…– NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance and if you’re not yet a member, we invite you to join today. Want news like this delivered to your inbox? Click HERE Want news like this delivered to your Alexa Read more…
According to a new article in Fierce Wireless (link below), Q Link Wireless, has expressed interest in buying Boost Mobile. The founder and CEO of Q Link Wireless, Issa Asad, said Boost would be a good fit with Q Link, which is the third largest Lifeline operator behind Tracfone and Assurance Wireless. That revelation came as reports Read more…
Who will buy Boost Mobile? Glad you asked. In fact, I’ve been asked this many times. So many times in fact, that I’ve decided to write a (rare) opinion post about it. Yesterday, the FCC basically approved the Sprint / T-Mobile merger. Presuming the DoJ does the same (and there’s no guarantee there), and the merger goes Read more…
**Update 5/20 2:30pm** Boost will be divested within 120 days of the merger closing. ———————————————— Here are selections of the statement from Ajit Pai of the FCC. (link to full statement below): CHAIRMAN PAI STATEMENT ON T-MOBILE/SPRINT TRANSACTION WASHINGTON, May 20, 2019—Today, T-Mobile US, Inc. and Sprint Corporation committed to the Federal Communications Commission that they would Read more…
According to a report on BestMVNO (link below), Boost Mobile has suffered a data breach involving their customer account info. Boost stated that on March 14th hackers gained access to an unknown number of its customer accounts. Customer accounts were breached through Boostmobile.com and hackers gained access to customer accounts through the use of their phone number Read more…
The following are the latest Boost Mobile Promos (beginning April 16): • LG Tribute Dynasty New Add-A-Line Promo for $10 (still continues) • LG K30 New Add-A-Line for $20 • Get an Upgrade and get select Add-A-Line phones for free (As an existing customer gets an upgrade, a new line activation can get a new phone on Read more…
According to an article at Bloomberg.com (link to full story below) States investigating the T-Mobile / Sprint merger are considering a lawsuit to block the deal on antitrust grounds and may act even if the Justice Department approves it. State attorneys general haven’t made a final decision about the merger, but are keeping options open as they Read more…
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