Here are some of the other stories we’re following today:
> FreedomPop’s Unreal Mobile launched its $10-a-month services Wednesday. Prepaid Phone News article
> Telstra said it will cut 8,000 jobs in a restructuring. Mobile World Live article
> SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son said her will spend the bulk of his time hunting for new technology investments. Reuters article
> Sprint teamed with NXM Labs to launch a 5G-Ready Connected Car Platform “combining high-speed, on-demand passenger Wi-Fi with advanced vehicle health monitoring and safety,” the companies said. Release
> Armed Forces Mobile, which appears to be a new MVNO in the industry, is selling a new prepaid service. Release
> Viavi Solutions announced a new cellular IoT testing service. Release
> Ookla said it acquired Mosaik. Post
> Brightstar said it acquired Next Wireless Group, and that Next Wireless “will now lead the B2C e-commerce channel for Brightstar’s global sales of used wireless devices and services, utilizing online marketplaces and the Next Wireless sales platform,” the company said. Release