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Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile is a wireless phone company owned by satellite and streaming TV provider Dish Network. It was previously owned by Sprint.

Key deadline for Dish 5G rollout approaches
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Key deadline for Dish 5G rollout approaches

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Matthew Keys

A key deadline imposed by federal regulators for Dish Network’s 5G wireless network rollout is Tuesday.

California regulators say T-Mobile misled over Sprint merger
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California regulators say T-Mobile misled over Sprint merger

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The CPUC says T-Mobile made misleading statements when it was plotting to merge with Sprint.

Dish Network launches website for 5G wireless network
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Dish Network launches website for 5G wireless network

Posted on June 16, 2021June 17, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Dish Network unveiled a new website this week that indicates the company is inching closer to launching its 5G service.

AT&T complains to ad group about Boost, Comcast wireless claims
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AT&T complains to ad group about Boost, Comcast wireless claims

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Boost Mobile and Comcast will modify their advertising with respect to each company’s wireless phone offerings after AT&T complained the ads were misleading.

Boost Mobile offering privacy tools at premium price
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Boost Mobile offering privacy tools at premium price

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Boost Mobile is now offering privacy and encryption tools to customers of its low-cost phone service — but they’ll have to pay to get them.

Dish acquires Ting Mobile, forges partnership with Tucows
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Dish acquires Ting Mobile, forges partnership with Tucows

Posted on August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Dish Network has acquired the assets of Ting Mobile, bringing more than 200,000 prepaid wireless subscribers under the control of the satellite television company.

With Boost acquisition, Dish Network is now a mobile phone company
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With Boost acquisition, Dish Network is now a mobile phone company

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Dish acquired the Boost brand from Sprint after the fourth-largest wireless carrier merged with T-Mobile.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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