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T-Mobile to acquire Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile for $1.35 billion

TechSpot

T-Mobile is buying budget wireless carrier Mint Mobile's parent Ka'ena Corporation in a deal that could be worth up to $1.35 The deal also includes international calling service Ultra Mobile and wireless wholesaler Plum. billion in a combination of 39 percent cash and 61 percent stock. Read Entire Article

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T-Mobile to acquire Mint Mobile for $1.35B and tap into owner Ryan Reynolds’ marketing skills

GeekWire

-based wireless carrier T-Mobile announced Wednesday that it is acquiring Ka’ena Corp., owner of the brands Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, in a deal worth up to $1.35 T-Mobile reported $61.3 T-Mobile reported $61.3 Reynolds will continue on in his creative role on behalf of Mint. The company had $4.5

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ZTE is selling a $200 phone with wireless charging through Visible and Yahoo Mobile

The Verge

ZTE is offering a feature rarely seen in the budget class of phones: wireless charging. The Blade 11 Prime is on sale now in the US for $192 through Visible and Yahoo Mobile, two MVNOs that use Verizon’s network. It’s an otherwise fairly unremarkable budget device, with a 6.5-inch

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The best wireless earbuds to buy right now

The Verge

Whether you’re looking for an everyday pair or something for fitness, these are the best picks It’s a good time to buy a pair of true wireless earbuds. For general everyday listening, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are the best wireless earbuds. The best wireless earbuds in 2020. Best wireless earbuds overall.

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DISH bets on 5G by making its own $280 5G phone for Boost Mobile

The Verge

DISH and Boost Mobile hope to bring in new 5G customers with their own phone, the Celero5G. DISH/Boost Mobile. The satellite television provider is introducing an exclusive budget 5G phone for Boost Mobile’s prepaid customers. The Celero5G is a “custom-built phone” for Boost Mobile, according to its spokesperson.

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T-Mobile execs miss the Galaxy Note as much as you do

The Verge

In the shadow of the iPhone 13 , and an aggressive new “Forever Upgrade” plan to sell them , T-Mobile executives are complaining about Samsung’s phones, Fierce Wireless reports. T-Mobile customers apparently love the Galaxy Note. Specifically, the lack of them.

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5G Wireless Technology Connecting Healthcare

Cloud Musings

Key obstacles preventing attainment are limited budget (53%), privacy/security concerns (47%) and clinical resistance to the adoption of digital technologies (43%). With 5G, healthcare systems can enable mobile networks to handle telemedicine appointments, which can significantly increase the reach of the program.