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Disney Ends Hulu Add-On: How Wireless Dealers Can Win with Streaming Bundles
Disney just ended the Hulu-to-Disney+ add-on, forcing millions to switch to new bundles. For wireless dealers, this creates a massive opportunity to position convergence offerings—mobile + home internet + streaming—as the ultimate value play. Here's how to capitalize on streaming bundle confusion and drive sales.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 12, 20258 min read


TCL NXTPAPER Under \$200: How Wireless Dealers Can Win with Budget Smartphones
TCL's 60 XE NXTPAPER smartphone just dropped to under $200 with massive holiday discounts—128GB for $169.99 and 256GB for $199.99. This eye-friendly, feature-packed device competes with flagships at a fraction of the cost. For wireless dealers, budget smartphones represent huge margin opportunities, especially when paired with prepaid plans and accessories. Here's how to capitalize.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 12, 20257 min read


Starlink Mobile Satellite Internet: What Wireless Dealers Need to Know
Starlink just launched mobile satellite internet that connects directly to ordinary smartphones—no dish, no installation, no special hardware. This changes the game for remote connectivity and creates massive opportunities for wireless dealers to sell complementary services, devices, and accessories. Here's what you need to know.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 11, 20255 min read


DIRECTV Adds 5 Peacock Channels: What Wireless Dealers Need to Know About Convergence Bundling
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.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 11, 202510 min read


Mint Mobile Extends Black Friday Promo: What Wireless Dealers Need to Know About MVNO Competition
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.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 11, 20258 min read


Xfinity Revamps TV Plans: What Wireless Dealers Need to Know About Bundle Opportunities
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.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 11, 20255 min read


T-Mobile's 2026 5G-Advanced Plans: What Wireless Dealers Need to Know
T-Mobile is launching 5G-Advanced features in 2026. Learn how wireless dealers can capitalize on RedCap, uplink improvements, and network slicing opportunities.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 9, 20255 min read


Old Text Messages Slowing Down Android Phones: A Dealer Service Opportunity
Learn why old text messages slow down Android phones and how wireless dealers can turn this common customer complaint into a profitable service opportunity.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 9, 20254 min read


Starlink Mobile Direct: How Satellite-to-Cell Technology Will Disrupt Wireless Retail and What Dealers Need to Know
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,

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 3, 202520 min read


Netflix Prepares $40-50 Billion Bid to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery: What This Mega-Merger Means for Wireless Dealers and the Streaming Landscape
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

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 3, 202517 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Phone Trade-In Programs for Cell Phone Stores and Wireless Retailers
Introduction: Why Trade-Ins Are a Game-Changer for Your Store Trade-ins are one of the fastest ways to close more phone upgrades and bring customers back into your store. There’s a reason the major carriers push trade-in offers in almost every ad: they work . Trade-ins reduce sticker shock, make upgrades feel affordable, and give customers a clear reason to walk into a store instead of just browsing online. For independent wireless retailers, prepaid stores, and repair shops,

Wireless Dealer Group
Nov 19, 20258 min read


Roku Fixes Biggest Streaming Headache: AI Voice, Headphone Mode & More
Roku has announced a major suite of updates addressing some of the biggest pain points in TV streaming. The company unveiled AI-powered voice search, direct Bluetooth headphone connectivity, improved Live TV discovery, enhanced mobile app features, and a new affordable smart projector. These updates represent a significant evolution in Roku's platform and create new opportunities for dealers to enhance customer experiences. Key Updates for Dealers: AI-Powered Roku Voice: Und

Wireless Dealer Group
Oct 27, 202511 min read


Verizon Ray-Ban AI Glasses: First U.S. Carrier to Offer Meta's Display AI Spectacles with Full-Color In-Lens Display
Product Launch Overview Launch Element Details Announcement Date September 25, 2025 Carrier Partner Verizon (first U.S. wireless carrier)...

Wireless Dealer Group
Oct 3, 20259 min read


Fubo Merger with Disney's Hulu + Live TV Approved: 6.2 Million Subscriber Streaming Platform Created
Merger Deal Overview Deal Element Details Shareholder Approval October 1, 2025 (Fubo shareholders) Combined Subscribers 6.2 million North...

Wireless Dealer Group
Oct 2, 20258 min read


Optimum: Aggressive Strategy to Combat Fiber Competition
Campaign Overview Campaign Element Details Campaign Period September 29 - November 9, 2025 Primary Strategy Regional differentiation with...

Wireless Dealer Group
Sep 29, 20257 min read


How to Compete with Corporate Stores: The Independent Wireless Dealer's Survival Guide
Learning how to compete with corporate stores is essential for independent wireless dealers who face the challenge of going head-to-head...

Wireless Dealer Group
Sep 26, 20259 min read


How to Hire Salespeople Who Actually Sell: The Wireless Dealer's Complete Guide
Learning how to hire salespeople who actually sell is one of the most critical skills wireless dealers must master to build successful,...

Wireless Dealer Group
Sep 25, 202510 min read


eSIM-Only Phones: Essential Guide for Wireless Dealers in 2025
The transition to eSIM-only phones represents one of the most significant changes in wireless retail since the introduction of...

Wireless Dealer Group
Sep 25, 20259 min read


T-Mobile CEO Srini Gopalan: Mike Sievert Steps Down Early in Major Leadership Transition
T-Mobile has announced that T-Mobile CEO Srini Gopalan will assume the chief executive role effective November 1, 2025, as current CEO...

Wireless Dealer Group
Sep 22, 20257 min read


SpaceX Mobile Operator: Why Starlink Won't Become America's 4th National Carrier
Despite widespread speculation following SpaceX's $17 billion acquisition of EchoStar spectrum, industry experts are unanimous: the...

Wireless Dealer Group
Sep 19, 20258 min read













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