The Prepaid Expo Followup

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 this show every year. Period.

Peter Adderton – Not only gave a killer keynote, but Peter stayed an extra day, just for us! He also had the best line of the entire show: This industry needs a single strong voice. That’s NWIDA!

Precision Payroll – not only do NWIDA members save 20% on payroll processing, these ladies flew out to Las Vegas to support us at the show!

EMIDA – Our latest vendor partner was giving away FREE AT&T Prepaid SIMs to new NWIDA members! Hope you got yours and if you missed out NWIDA members save 20% on every order.

Eternity Wireless – Ryan, Frank and the crew donated some killer prizes to our give-away! NWIDA members get best pricing on accessories and a bonus credit of up to $50 on your first order. Thank you guys!

Charlie Ergen Buys Controlling Interest in MobileX

August 15, 2026 No Comments

According to an exclusive report in the Wall Street Journal, Charlie Ergen – Chairman of Echostar/Boost has purchased a controlling interest in MobileX via an SPAC – which means MobileX could become a publicly traded company. The valuation is around $200 million. Other details were not available – but this should certainly make the upcoming All Wireless Read more…

Starlink’s Mobile Plan Could Change the Game

August 6, 2026 No Comments

SpaceX is exploring a new kind of U.S. mobile network built around Starlink equipment and the spectrum it has acquired from EchoStar. Instead of investing heavily in traditional cell towers, the company is considering smaller cellular units—potentially integrated with existing Starlink satellite dishes. For independent wireless dealers, repair shops, and prepaid retailers, this is worth watching. A Read more…

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August 3, 2026 No Comments

Verizon Sells Corporate Stores to Dealers

July 20, 2026 No Comments

Verizon is selling 274 company-owned retail stores and cutting about 500 corporate jobs as part of its current restructuring. About 3,000 jobs are impacted all together, close to 2,500 are retail employees. The stores are being sold to about six different dealers, which will then continue to operate them as authorized Verizon retailers. The changes become effective Read more…

All Wireless & Prepaid Show Calendar

July 8, 2026 No Comments

Our show calendar for the best show in wireless – the All Wireless & Prepaid Expo is now up! Visit us at Booth 826, make sure you see Adam on stage during the conference sessions and book time below for a timed/reserved spot: NWIDA NWIDA members, contact us today if you need our assistance. If you’re not Read more…

Dish Files for Bankruptcy

July 1, 2026 No Comments

Dish, the satellite pay-TV subsidiary of EchoStar, along with its wireless subsidiaries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing includes a prepackaged restructuring plan aimed at addressing immediate debt maturities and managing the wind-down of Dish Wireless’s 5G network operations. The move follows an unexpected delay in a $23 billion spectrum license sale to AT&T, a Read more…

What a GREAT Show!

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