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Amazon Prime members can now get pre-approved for new Boost Infinite plans
Amazon has teamed up with Boost Infinite, a wireless carrier owned by Dish Wireless, and will launch a storefront to make its SIM kits more accessible.
Mariella Moon07.26.2023
Amazon is reportedly trying to offer Prime subscribers free cell phone service
Amazon might be planning to offer Prime subscribers a pretty significant perk: free cell phone service. According to Bloomberg, the company is talking with multiple US-based carriers about offering cheap — around $10 a month — or even free phone service to Prime customers.
Nathan Ingraham06.04.2023
Dish Network suffers multi-day customer service and website outage
For the last few days, an “internal systems issue” has left many of the services and websites operated by satellite TV provider and Sling TV owner Dish Network inaccessible, and a ransomware attack may be to blame.
Igor Bonifacic02.25.2023
Disney's networks are back on Dish following a 'handshake agreement'
Disney stations including ABC, ESPN, FX and Disney Channel are back on Dish and Sling TV after the two players reached a tentative agreement.
Steve Dent10.03.2022
Boost Mobile's first plans on AT&T's network include a $100 yearly option
Boost Mobile has revealed its first Carrier Crusher plans, which also happen to be its first under AT&T's network.
Mariella Moon11.18.2021
T-Mobile postpones Sprint 3G shutdown to March 31st, 2022
T-Mobile has delayed the shutdown of Sprint's 3G network to March 31st, 2022 as 'partners' hold the transition back.
Jon Fingas10.23.2021
California watchdog alleges T-Mobile misled regulators to obtain Sprint merger approval
T-Mobile misled state regulators about its planned CDMA network shutdown to gain approval for its 2020 merger with Sprint, according to a ruling from the California Public Utilities Commission.
Igor Bonifacic08.17.2021
Boost Mobile's Unlimited Plus plan throws in free virtual doctor visits
Starting this summer, Boost Mobile will include access to K Health in its Unlimited Plus plan.
Igor Bonifacic05.04.2021
Dish accuses T-Mobile of anti-competitive behavior over Sprint CDMA shutdown
In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, Dish has accused T-Mobile of becoming precisely the type of incumbent player it spent years trying to fight.
Igor Bonifacic04.01.2021
Dish is buying Republic Wireless and its 200,000 subscribers
Dish plans to buy another mobile virtual network operator. This time it's Republic Wireless.
Igor Bonifacic03.08.2021
You can make DraftKings sports bets using your Dish DVR
Dish and DraftKings have made a sports betting app available on Hopper DVRs — you can watch and speculate on a match using your TV.
Jon Fingas03.03.2021
Slingbox server shutdown will kill every box in two years
Sling Media launched the Slingbox in 2005, and two years from now, every single Slingbox will stop working.
Richard Lawler11.09.2020
Dish buys Ting Mobile to expand its wireless business
Dish is adding another piece to its growing wireless business.
Igor Bonifacic08.03.2020
Dish subscribers lose access to local Scripps stations in channel dispute
Dish subscribers in 42 markets have lost access to local channels after the satellite giant and Scripps couldn't reach a deal.
Jon Fingas07.26.2020
Sling TV responds to streaming price hikes with a one-year 'guarantee'
One day after Google increased the cost of a base YouTube TV subscription, Sling TV is trying to entice consumers to switch with a promise not to increase prices for one year.
Igor Bonifacic07.01.2020
Dish buys prepaid carrier Boost Mobile for $1.4 billion
Dish enters the retail wireless market with the $1.4 billion acquisition of Boost Mobile.
Christine Fisher07.01.2020
Sling TV offers free viewing during primetime hours
Sling TV's promo lets you watch television for free after 5PM, provided you're willing to sign up.
Jon Fingas04.14.2020
FCC gives T-Mobile extra spectrum to cope with demand during coronavirus
T-Mobile pledged to keep people online during the coronavirus outbreak, and it's getting some help from the government to make that happen. The FCC is granting T-Mobile access to more 600MHz spectrum for the next 60 days to help it cope with customer demand for internet access while the pandemic continues. The carrier had asked for the additional airwaves for remote work, education and health care, not to mention the basics of staying in touch while isolated.
Jon Fingas03.15.2020
T-Mobile and Sprint merger approved by federal judge
T-Mobile and Sprint's $26.5 billion merger is almost complete. Following months of delays and push back from high-profile authorities, a US district judge has ruled in the companies' favor, allowing them to move within one step of concluding a deal that promises to deploy 5G service to 97 percent of Americans within three years.
Rachel England02.11.2020
Sprint is shutting down Virgin Mobile ahead of planned T-Mobile merger
Sprint is getting ready for its planned T-Mobile merger by axing one of its prepaid brands. The telecom is shutting down Virgin Mobile service and will transfer all customers to Boost Mobile starting the week of February 2nd. You'll keep your phone and number in "most instances," and will move to a "comparable or better" plan at no additional charge. Your mobile broadband device won't carry over, though, and you'll have to change your payment options if you rely on either PayPal or 45/90-day top-ups.
Jon Fingas01.08.2020