Joe Paonessa 
Boost Mobile recently issued a series of press releases. The company no longer wishes to be known as an MVNO but rather a carrier. As a “new carrier” the wireless provider has also announced its holiday offers and a new phone. Each press release (with minor edits for structural purposes) is shown below. Boost Mobile, … Read more
The Miami Herald reports that Issa Asad, the CEO of Hello Mobile and Lifeline provider Q-Link Wireless, has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $100 million from the federal government’s Lifeline program between 2012 and 2021. Lifeline is a federal program that provides phone and internet services to low-income individuals. Asad admitted to conspiring to … Read more
EchoStar announced today that it has agreed to sell DISH DBS corporation (DBS), including Sling TV, to DIRECTV for $1 plus the assumption of DISH’s massive debt that has face value of around $9.75 billion. The transaction is pending regulatory approval which isn’t expected to be an issue unlike when they tried to merge in … Read more
According to several Reddit posts, AT&T Wireless is testing a free 30-day network trial, reportedly available in 8 undisclosed test markets. To access the trial where available, users need to use the myAT&T app. We Talk Wireless has not yet been able to independently verify these claims. AT&T’s trial includes: Customers can activate the plan … Read more
In a series of announcements at its recent Capital Markets Day event, T-Mobile unveiled a multi-faceted strategy aimed at reshaping the future of its mobile network and enhancing customer support by leveraging A.I. To achieve those goals, the company has partnered with industry titans like NVIDIA, Ericsson, Nokia, and OpenAI. The company also launched a … Read more
MobileX, a highly customizable wireless service provider that uses A.I. to recommend plans to subscribers has begun rolling out a significant update to its network today. Subscribers who receive the update may notice reduced latency, faster data speeds, and improved reliability. New customers will also benefit from a smoother onboarding experience, including automatic APN configuration—a … Read more
For the second time in two weeks, Total Wireless has released a very competitive offer. BYOD customers can now get the Verizon-owned prepaid brand’s Total 5G Unlimited data plan for $25/month, taxes and fees included. This is the same plan Total Wireless is offering to customers switching at least two lines from any T-Mobile-owned brand … Read more
In a bold move to strengthen its fiber network and expand its reach across the nation, telecommunications giant Verizon Communications has announced plans to acquire Frontier Communications for a staggering $20 billion. The all-cash deal aims to integrate Frontier’s extensive fiber infrastructure into Verizon’s existing network, positioning the company as a leading provider of high-speed … Read more
Total Wireless has lowered the price of its Total 5G Unlimited plan to $15 per line from its base price of $55, taxes and fees included, for customers switching two or more lines from T-Mobile-operated brands. Eligible brands for this offer include T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Mint Mobile. The plan can also be combined … Read more
Visible by Verizon and Mint Mobile have launched aggressive promotions targeting subscribers on their respective parent networks. On August 22, T-Mobile’s prepaid brand, Mint Mobile, launched a “4 lines free” offer targeting AT&T and Verizon customers, as well as their associated MVNOs. The offer also targets their respective carrier-owned prepaid brands including Visible by Verizon. … Read more