Mint Mobile has launched free roaming services for customers traveling to Canada, offering unlimited talk, text, and 3GB of high-speed data on all plans. This move enhances customer experience post their T-Mobile acquisition. Ideal for frequent cross-border travelers, this feature eliminates extra fees, emphasizing Mint Mobile’s cost-saving commitment.
T-Mobile US reported strong Q2 2024 performance, adding over 777,000 postpaid phone customers and 406,000 home internet users. Surpassing the 100 million postpaid customer mark, the company revised its full-year guidance upwards. Despite slight churn rate increases, significant investments in fiber and prepaid services underscore T-Mobile’s growth strategy in the VoIP space.
Lycamobile, a multinational MVNO hailing from London, is raising serious accusations against T-Mobile, their US network partner since 2012. They cite considerable hurdles in acquiring basic services like eSIM and access to T-Mobile’s 5G standalone architecture. Lycamobile’s stance escalates further; by urging regulatory bodies to halt T-Mobile’s looming acquisitions, they imply an uneven playing field. Meanwhile, T-Mobile, combating allegations of litigation as a diversion, asks that Lycamobile’s claims be dismissed.
T-Mobile to acquire Mint Mobile for up to $1.35bn T-Mobile stated on Wednesday that it intends to purchase Ka’ena Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Mint Mobile, for up to $1.35 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition also includes wireless provider Ultra Mobile and wholesaler Plum. T- Mobile’s decision to pay a premium for the acquisition is thought to have been influenced by Ryan Reynolds, who fronts most of Mint Mobile’s marketing and holds an ownership stake in the company. According to CEO Mike Sievert, Mint Mobile’s innovative marketing approach, led by Reynolds, will be adapted to other sectors of T-Mobile. Reynolds is required to remain with the company for an unspecified amount of time under the terms of the agreement. Read the full article. Meta Platforms to layoff an additional 10,000 employees Meta Platforms is laying off 10,000 employees as part of its continued attempts to improve its financial…
France invests €750 million in 6G R&D For research and development projects in advanced network generations such as 5G and 6G, France has announced a €750m grant program. In order to produce sovereign solutions, especially with the pandemic and global trade disputes, the country is focusing on virtualization, open interfaces for access networks, edge computing, security, and AI and machine learning integration. The scheme is part of Macron’s France 2030 strategy. It is a €30 billion plan aimed at modernizing the economy and positioning France as a world leader in future network technologies. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/4jr922dn T-Mobile in talks to acquire MVNO Mint Mobile T-Mobile is apparently in discussions to buy Mint Mobile, a pre-paid mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) backed by Ryan Reynolds. Mint Mobile has grown in popularity since its launch as Mint SIM in 2015. It has been touted as a cheaper alternative to major mobile…
As Algar Telecom turns 70, the prominent Brazilian ISP continues to seize market share amidst 10,000 competitors. Serving 1.5 million customers across Brazil, they masterfully intertwine fiber broadband, wireless, and content services, satisfying the divergent needs of B2B and B2C consumers. The strategic blend of high-tech infrastructure and seamless customer experience propels Algar’s journey, pivoting on the indomitable broadband, termed as the “cardinal element”. Additionally, foreseeing the potential of the imminent 5G rollout, Algar’s game plan involves marrying fixed-line connectivity with wireless services, laying a robust groundwork for the future.
