A Morningstar outlook says economic growth for the North American telecom market is still possible in 2026—good news for dealers if they sell what customers actually buy in “steady growth” years: practical upgrades, home internet, and business connectivity. The playbook is simple: target families who need reliable streaming/Wi‑Fi, SMBs that need uptime, and switchers frustrated by app-only support. Win with location-based fit checks, bill audits, and bundles (router/mesh, hot

T-Mobile has officially shut down its 2G GSM network—the last major US 2G holdout—meaning the original 2007 iPhone can no longer connect for voice service in the US. T-Mobile says it kept 2G running longer than AT&T (2G off in 2017) and Verizon (2G off in 2020) to avoid stranding remaining customers, including international travelers and legacy IoT devices. Dealers should treat this as a practical upgrade moment: identify any 2G-dependent phones, alarms, meters.