DIRECTV just added five new Peacock Games channels for subscribers who add Peacock for $10.99/month, featuring Big Ten basketball, Premier League soccer, and upcoming events like the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics. For wireless dealers, this is a prime example of convergence bundling—and a sales opportunity you can't ignore.

Mint Mobile just extended its Black Friday promotion through December 31, offering up to $900 off flagship phones from Samsung, Google, and Apple with a 12-month unlimited plan at $15/month. For wireless dealers, this aggressive MVNO pricing creates both a competitive threat and a partnership opportunity. Here's how to position MVNOs in your sales strategy.

Comcast just revamped Xfinity TV plans with simplified pricing, no contracts, free 4K equipment, and no hidden fees. The new structure includes five packages starting with TV Core, plus multi-service discounts for customers who bundle internet and mobile. Here's what wireless dealers need to know about these changes and how to position Xfinity bundles as a competitive advantage.

Google's December 2025 update for Pixel devices delivers major performance improvements that users are calling "like getting a new phone." Better battery life, reduced heat, and smoother operation address the biggest complaints about Pixel 10 and older models. Here's what wireless dealers need to know about this update and how to use it in customer conversations.

AT&T CEO confirms digital carrier switching rollout in 2025. Learn how easier customer switching impacts wireless dealers and retention strategies.

Mint Mobile's new bundle pairs 5G home internet with unlimited wireless for just $40/mo. Learn how dealers can leverage this competitive MVNO offer.

T-Mobile is launching 5G-Advanced features in 2026. Learn how wireless dealers can capitalize on RedCap, uplink improvements, and network slicing opportunities.

Learn why old text messages slow down Android phones and how wireless dealers can turn this common customer complaint into a profitable service opportunity.

Verizon's shift to AI customer service sets a dangerous precedent for T-Mobile and AT&T. Learn how this impacts wireless dealers and customer retention strategies.

The FCC coverage map wireless dealers  have been waiting for is finally here—and it's a game-changer for closing sales and handling objections. New data released by the Federal Communications Commission allows you to compare Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T coverage side-by-side in every state, down to individual addresses. Here's how wireless dealers can use this powerful tool to win more customers, overcome coverage objections, and position themselves as trusted local experts. W

Lycamobile MVNO specializes in international calling for immigrant communities, operating on T-Mobile's network with plans from $15-45/month. This dealer guide covers plan options, network performance, commission opportunities, and strategies for serving ethnic markets. Learn how to tap into the 16-million-customer global brand and build a loyal customer base through international connectivity.

In a rare display of cooperation, Google and Apple are working together to make android iphone switching wireless dealers can finally capitalize on. The latest Android Canary developer build hints at improved data transfer capabilities built directly into the operating system—and this could significantly impact how you sell phones and manage customer transitions. What's Changing OS-level integration:  Google and Apple are developing native data transfer features that will be

US Mobile just announced what could be the most ambitious wireless membership program in MVNO history—and it's a potential game-changer for wireless dealers. After activating over 30,000 new lines during Black Friday, CEO Ahmed Khattak revealed plans for an all-inclusive membership that bundles flagship hardware, unlimited service, home internet, and more into one package. Here's what the US Mobile special membership wireless dealers  should know and how to position it. What

The wireless industry has a new player that's rewriting the rules of customer privacy. Phreeli, a privacy-focused MVNO launched in December 2024 by civil liberties activist Nicholas Merrill, allows customers to sign up for mobile service with nothing more than a ZIP code—no name, no address, no email, and no personal information linked to their phone number. Running on T-Mobile's network and using zero-knowledge cryptography for payments, Phreeli represents the most privacy-c

The wireless industry witnessed a dramatic MVNO failure in late November 2025 when Mobi, a Hawaiian mobile service provider with approximately 55,000 subscribers, abruptly ceased operations amid allegations of executive misconduct, unpaid wages, and abandoned customers. The collapse of Mobi—which had signed a multi-year agreement with T-Mobile just two years earlier and was implementing cutting-edge cloud-native infrastructure—serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks

The wireless industry is witnessing a major legal showdown that could reshape how customers switch carriers and how dealers manage the switching process. AT&T has filed a federal lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to block T-Mobile's new "Easy Switch" tool, alleging the app uses artificial intelligence to unlawfully access and scrape customer data from AT&T's secure systems. With a court hearing scheduled for December 16, 2025, this case has immediate implications for wi

The wireless industry is on the brink of its most significant disruption in decades. Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet division, is expanding beyond home broadband into direct-to-cell mobile service—a technology that promises to eliminate dead zones, provide truly global coverage, and fundamentally challenge the traditional carrier model that wireless dealers have relied on for years. Starlink Mobile Direct represents a paradigm shift where satellites replace cell towers,

In what could become the largest media acquisition in history, Netflix has submitted a bold mostly-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, a move that would fundamentally reshape the streaming industry and have significant implications for wireless carriers, retail dealers, and the device ecosystem. According to Reuters, the binding second-round bid values Warner Bros. Discovery significantly above its current $20 billion market capitalization and would saddle Netflix w

If you own a cell phone store and you're not using Google Posts, you're missing out on one of the simplest and most effective ways to attract local customers—completely free. Google Posts are like mini-ads that appear directly in your Google Business Profile listing when people search for your store or browse Google Maps. They let you promote offers, announce new phone arrivals, highlight repair specials, and give customers immediate reasons to choose your store over competit

T-Mobile has officially extended Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) terms from 24 months to 36 months for all tablets and smartwatches, effective November 2025. This significant policy change brings T-Mobile in line with AT&T and Verizon, both of which adopted 36-month financing years ago—a practice T-Mobile previously criticized as anti-consumer and designed to lock customers into longer commitments. For wireless dealers, this change impacts how you position device financing,