[ad_1] The sale came out of the merger between the two carriers. T-Mobile and Sprint had to divest themselves of the prepaid brand to get approval for their union from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The agreement also gave Dish access to T-Mobile’s network for seven years. That access now extends to Ting Mobile customers […]
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Dish buys prepaid carrier Boost Mobile for $1.4 billion
[ad_1] “This marks an important milestone in DISH’s evolution as a connectivity company,” Dish CEO and president Erik Carlson said in a statement. “It positions us well as we continue to build out the first virtualized, standalone 5G network in America.” Dish has been attempting to enter the wireless market for years. It tested LTE […]
Dish is close to a $6 billion deal with Sprint and T-Mobile
[ad_1] Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve heard that getting DoJ approval for T-Mobile’s proposed $26 billion purchase of Sprint will require making moves to create a new national wireless carrier as a competitor. That could be achieved by selling off Boost Mobile and enough spectrum to make a service viable, however they needed […]
Sprint, T-Mobile merger could get federal approval next week
[ad_1] Just days after AGs representing ten states filed suit to stop the combining of Sprint and T-Mobile, the New York Times reports the Justice Department is “moving closer” to approval. Doing so apparently hinges on an arrangement, previously reported, that would have the two sell off assets to create a new national wireless competitor. […]
Amazon is reportedly interested in buying Boost Mobile
[ad_1] If helping to create a competitor is a necessary condition to get the Sprint/T-Mobile deal done, then perhaps Amazon can help. A report from Reuters suggests the retailer is interested in buying Boost Mobile from the combo, particularly because it would come with the ability to use T-Mobile’s network for six years. The unnamed […]
Boost Mobile informs customers about a data breach — two months ago
[ad_1] Boost Mobile did not say how many people were affected by the breach. Engadget reached out to Sprint for additional information and will update this story if we hear back. As noted by TechCrunch, Boost Mobile notified California’s attorney general of the breach, an action that is required if more than 500 people in […]