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

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,

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

Product Launch Overview Launch Element Details Announcement Date September 25, 2025 Carrier Partner Verizon (first U.S. wireless carrier)...

Merger Deal Overview Deal Element Details Shareholder Approval October 1, 2025 (Fubo shareholders) Combined Subscribers 6.2 million North...

Campaign Overview Campaign Element Details Campaign Period September 29 - November 9, 2025 Primary Strategy Regional differentiation with...

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