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Verizon 5G Powers Autonomous Trucks: Enterprise Opportunities for Wireless Dealers
Verizon partnered with Kodiak AI to power autonomous trucks using 5G Ultra Wideband connectivity. The partnership enables self-driving trucks to navigate highways safely using real-time data, AI processing, and mission-critical connectivity. For wireless dealers, this showcases enterprise 5G applications beyond smartphones—creating opportunities to sell IoT solutions, fleet connectivity, and business 5G services to logistics companies, construction firms, and transportation b

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 19, 20256 min read


Verizon Phone Unlocking Lawsuit: What Wireless Dealers Must Know About FCC Regulations
A Kansas customer sued Verizon after the carrier refused to unlock his iPhone despite FCC regulations requiring unlocking 60 days after activation. Verizon changed its policy retroactively, demanding 60 days of paid service instead. The customer won in small claims court. For wireless dealers, understanding phone unlocking regulations is critical to avoid legal issues and maintain customer trust.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 17, 202512 min read


Verizon Free Line Promotion: How Wireless Dealers Can Capitalize on This Limited-Time Offer
Verizon is now offering free lines to select customers—a strategy borrowed directly from T-Mobile's playbook. The promotion offers an Unlimited Welcome line free for 36 months to qualifying customers on Unlimited plans. Available via the My Verizon app, the BYOD-only deal requires autopay and paperless billing. For wireless dealers, this represents a major opportunity.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 16, 20259 min read


Carrier Switching Wars Heat Up: How Wireless Dealers Can Capitalize on Customer Churn
UBS reports rising cancellation rates at AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon as customers become more willing to switch carriers. The Big Three are launching aggressive campaigns like Verizon's "Bring Your Bill" and T-Mobile's "Switching Made Easy" to steal customers from rivals. For wireless dealers, this environment creates massive opportunities to win customers frustrated by price hikes and poor service.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 16, 20256 min read


Verizon Cuts HBO Max Prices: How Wireless Dealers Can Leverage Streaming Bundles
Verizon is cutting HBO Max upgrade prices starting December 16, offering ad-free streaming for less. The Standard tier drops to $7.50/month (down from $11), and Premium falls to $12/month (from $15). This creates a powerful sales opportunity for wireless dealers to position streaming bundles as value-adds that increase customer retention and average revenue per user.

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 15, 20255 min read


FCC Coverage Map Wireless Dealers: How to Use New Data to Close More Sales
The FCC coverage map wireless dealers have been waiting for is finally here—and it's a game-changer for closing sales and handling objections. New data released by the Federal Communications Commission allows you to compare Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T coverage side-by-side in every state, down to individual addresses. Here's how wireless dealers can use this powerful tool to win more customers, overcome coverage objections, and position themselves as trusted local experts. W

Wireless Dealer Group
Dec 9, 202515 min read


Verizon’s 5G Enterprise Layoffs: Dealer Playbook for a Shifting 5G Market
Verizon is reportedly preparing to cut 20–25% of its 5G Acceleration (5GA) enterprise team as part of a broader plan to eliminate around 15,000 jobs. For the average headline reader, this is just another corporate layoff story. For wireless dealers, it is a clear signal: Verizon is rebalancing away from aggressive enterprise 5G and putting more weight behind the consumer side of the business. This guide breaks down the news in plain language and, more importantly, turns it i

Wireless Dealer Group
Nov 14, 20256 min read


Verizon Home Internet Lite: Cell Phone Store Dealer Sales Guide (2025)
Verizon Home Internet Lite: Quick Overview for Dealers Detail Information Launch Date October 2025 (Available Now) Pricing $25/month (limited-time with mobile plan), $60/month standalone Speeds Up to 25 Mbps download (typical 10-25 Mbps) Data Cap 150 GB at full speed, then reduced to 10 Mbps (unlimited data) Network Verizon 5G/4G LTE network Price Guarantee 3 years for $25/month rate (with mobile plan) Target Market Rural/underserved areas, light internet users, budget-consci

Wireless Dealer Group
Oct 24, 202528 min read


Verizon's New CEO Dan Schulman: Leadership Change, Strategic Reset & What Wireless Dealers Need to Know
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman: Key Facts at a Glance Detail Information New CEO Dan Schulman (former PayPal CEO) Outgoing CEO Hans Vestberg (served 2018-2025) Effective Date Immediately (announced October 6, 2025) Vestberg's Role Special Advisor through October 4, 2026 Reason for Change Strategic reset amid market share losses to T-Mobile Market Reaction Stock fell 5% on announcement day Key Challenge Reclaim wireless leadership from T-Mobile In a significant leadership shakeup, V

Wireless Dealer Group
Oct 16, 202514 min read


Verizon Acquires Starry: Strategic Fixed Wireless Broadband Expansion into Multi-Dwelling Units and Urban Markets
Verizon Starry Acquisition Quick Facts Detail Information Announcement Date October 9, 2025 Expected Close Q1 2026 Purchase Price...

Wireless Dealer Group
Oct 9, 202513 min read


Verizon New CEO Dan Schulman: Former PayPal and Virgin Mobile Executive to Replace Hans Vestberg
CEO Transition Overview Transition Element Details New CEO Dan Schulman Previous Position Verizon Lead Independent Director Prior...

Wireless Dealer Group
Oct 6, 20259 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


Verizon Prepaid Holiday Promotion: Exclusive $20 Off Unlimited Plans for Authorized Dealers
Verizon has launched an exclusive Verizon Prepaid holiday promotion offering authorized retail locations $20 off Unlimited and Unlimited...

Wireless Dealer Group
Sep 19, 20257 min read


Simple Mobile Adds More Data to Plans; Simple Mobile & Total Wireless Expand International Roaming
Verizon announced at the All Wireless and Prepaid Expo, and in a press release , that its Value brands Simple Mobile and Total Wireless...

BestMVNO.com
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Verizon just certified a rugged 5G device built for disasters
Verizon Frontline has officially added Semtech to its list of "Verizon Frontline Verified" partners . Several of Semtech's AirLink...
phonearena.com
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Verizon wants to keep customers locked to its network for longer
Verizon has requested that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) free it from the requirement to unlock phones 60 days after...
phonearena.com
May 21, 20252 min read


Are you voiding your carrier trade-in deal? This Verizon rep shares some tips to avoid that
A Verizon employee recently posted a warning on Reddit for customers . The post advised people not to try and find ways around the rules...
phonearena.com
May 6, 20252 min read


Trump's tariffs will likely hurt Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, which will in turn probably hurt you
When it comes to the US mobile industry, most analysts and regular consumers seem to have fixated on the inevitable impact of President...
phonearena.com
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Are T-Mobile and Verizon mobile customers suffering because of home internet subscribers?
AT&T , T-Mobile , and Verizon provide an alternative to digital subscriber line (DSL), cable, and fiber internet in the form of Fixed...
phonearena.com
Mar 24, 20252 min read


Verizon sneakily raises the cost of its 5G home internet without technically changing the price
For those looking into Verizon 's premium 5G home internet, keep in mind that the monthly cost is shifting for the 5G Home Plus plan ,...
phonearena.com
Mar 12, 20252 min read
















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