SpaceX has quietly removed its budget-friendly $40 Starlink plan from the US market, leaving dealers and customers searching for affordable satellite internet alternatives. The Residential 100Mbps plan, which capped speeds at 100Mbps, is no longer available on Starlink's website or app. This creates new opportunities for wireless dealers to position alternative connectivity solutions and bundles.

The FCC just approved AT&T's $1 billion spectrum purchase and T-Mobile's $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular's wireless operations. This marks major market consolidation with the Big Three now controlling 80%+ of spectrum and 90%+ of subscribers. Here's what wireless dealers need to know about these deals and how to capitalize on the changing landscape.

T-Mobile is making customers dependent on its T-Life app as part of a major digital transformation after losing subscribers. The carrier is ending Apple Messages support, extending device payment plans to 36 months, and pushing all customer service through T-Life. Here's how wireless dealers can adapt and capitalize on these changes.

AT&T just launched Connected Life, a new smart home security system powered by Google Home and Abode with cellular backup. Starting at $10.99/month with hardware kits from $399-$699, this convergence offering creates massive opportunities for wireless dealers to bundle mobile, internet, and smart home security. Here's how to sell it.

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.

T-Mobile just launched a new "Line On Us" promotion for December 2025, offering select customers a free additional line with no device purchase required. The promo, called "Loyalty BYOD Dec 2025," requires at least 2 paid lines and is BYOD-only. For wireless dealers, this is a powerful retention and upsell tool—here's how to leverage it for maximum sales impact.

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.

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.

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

Simple Mobile is running an aggressive holiday promotion from December 1–31, 2025: customers who activate a new line on any Simple Mobile Unlimited World or World+ plan and pay for 3 months in advance get the next 3 months completely free. That's 6 months of service for the price of 3—a 50% discount that creates a powerful opportunity for wireless dealers to drive activations, win competitive ports, and capture holiday shoppers looking for value. This dealer-focused guide bre

US Mobile is running an aggressive holiday promotion offering Unlimited Premium plans for as low as $13.92 per month per line when you purchase multiple lines and prepay for 12 months. For wireless dealers, this represents one of the most competitive unlimited data offers in the MVNO market and creates a powerful opportunity to win price-sensitive customers, families, and people looking to switch carriers during the holiday season. This dealer-focused guide breaks down US Mob

Gen Mobile is a T-Mobile network MVNO that offers straightforward prepaid plans with nationwide 5G coverage, no contracts, and competitive pricing designed to appeal to budget-conscious customers and families. For wireless dealers, Gen Mobile represents an opportunity to serve customers who want T-Mobile's network quality without postpaid commitments or credit checks. This MVNO Spotlight breaks down everything dealers need to know about Gen Mobile: network infrastructure, pla

Red Pocket Mobile has updated its plan lineup with a new approach to unlimited data that sets it apart from many other MVNOs. For wireless dealers, this update creates fresh opportunities to position Red Pocket as a flexible, multi-network prepaid option—especially for customers who want unlimited data without the typical throttling or deprioritization policies found on other budget carriers. This dealer-focused guide breaks down what's new in Red Pocket's unlimited data plan

Verizon Prepaid and Simple Mobile have launched a powerful bonus spiff promotion that can significantly increase dealer earnings on unlimited plans. With the right focus and execution, this offer can turn Q4 and early Q1 into a strong period for new activations, upgrades, and multi-line conversions. This dealer-focused guide explains how the bonus spiff works, which plans to prioritize, and how to build sales campaigns around the featured Simple Mobile and Verizon Prepaid off

Ultra Mobile has carved out a clear niche in the crowded MVNO space: affordable prepaid service on a major nationwide network with strong international calling and texting baked into its plans. For wireless dealers, Ultra can be a powerful tool when you are serving immigrant communities, international families, and budget-conscious prepaid users who still want reliable coverage and data. This extended MVNO spotlight is written specifically for dealers and store owners. It is

PureTalk’s Holiday 2025 “For Life” promotion gives dealers a rare kind of offer to work with: customers can lock in special rates for life and, on select plans, qualify for a free phone. In a market where most promos expire after 3–12 months, a “for life” message is a powerful way to stand out, reduce churn, and build long-term relationships. This dealer-centered guide breaks down the key elements of the PureTalk Holiday 2025 promo, explains how lifetime pricing changes the c