Carrier lock, SIM lock, SIM PIN and blacklist explained in plain English, plus troubleshooting tips and upsell ideas for phone store and repair shop staff.

Spectrum Community Solutions will wire 3,200 homes at Silverwood in Hesperia, Calif. with pre-installed internet and WiFi. What it means for telecom operators.

Bradbury Capital closed its SPAC deal with Technology & Telecommunication Acquisition Corp and trades as BBCI. What the voucher and top-up angle means for operators.

System One acquired Aucoin Telecom & Utility Construction, pairing engineering with build crews. Here is what the deal may mean for telecom operators.

A dealer friendly Gen Mobile review: plans from $10, network details, Lifeline angle, compatibility, and how to pitch it at the counter.

What a chargeback is, why carriers claw back paid commissions, how clawback windows work, and simple scripts your staff can use with customers.

T-Mobile is raising its Regulatory Programs & Telco Recovery Fee on October 12. Here is what changes, who it hits, and how to explain it to customers.

Infobip launched SIM-based Number Verification for mobile operators. Here is what silent authentication means for carriers, MVNOs, ISPs and retail shops.

Nvidia confirmed a $12.93B deal for Hugging Face. Here is the plain English read for stores, repair shops, call centers, ISPs and security dealers.

Consumer Cellular will carry iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, and is stretching EasyPay financing to 36 months with $0 down. What it means for dealers.

What a SIM lock really is, why carriers use them, how unlocking works, and the exact words your staff can use when a customer asks.

A dealer-focused H2O Wireless review: AT&T network coverage, international calling niche, activation basics, compatibility checks and who to pitch it to.

Reports point to new T-Mobile T-Mix plans with "Picks" acting as credits toward perks and promos. What telecom operators should watch, plus verified pricing.

TXO acquired Wesbell Communications. Here is what the deal signals about network lifecycle services, reused gear and vendor consolidation in telecom.

A balanced, dealer-focused look at Ultra Mobile and Spectrum Mobile: networks, data policies, international calling and who each one really fits.

Subex signed a five-year, $5 million partner management deal with an APAC operator. Here is what it may signal for MVNOs, wholesalers and dealers.

UC-Reseller and VoIPMeter partner on a white-label mobile UC app that spans multiple PBX and VoIP platforms. What it could mean for telecom resellers.

A leaked T-Mobile iPhone Duo offer shows $1,000 in trade-in credit on a $1,999 foldable. What that means for dealers, repair shops and call centers.

DISH DBS and Sling TV left Chapter 11 on October 1, 2026 with about $4.35 billion less debt. What it may mean for dealers, ISPs and call centers.

A dealer-focused look at Total Wireless vs. Trump Mobile: networks, plans, data policy, international features and which customer fits each brand.