Three more wireless carriers have exited the cellular business. DTC Wireless, east of Nashville, has stopped offering cell phones and is now using their network for fixed wireless for broadband Internet access. DTC has a good network and should be able to offer a quality wireless product.
In Montana, Big Sky Mobile has discontinued service. We're not sure if the network was operational but they have agreed to sell their licenses to T-Mobile which is waiting FCC approval. The phone number at Big Sky has been disconnected but they continue to post on Facebook. With this acquisition, T-Mobile has the potential for a substantial presence in Montana along with their newly-acquired 600 and 700 MHz licenses.
Also, serving both sides of the border between Montana and North Dakota, SRT Wireless of Minot has discontinued offering wireless phones and has sold their cellular network to
Verizon Wireless. Verizon plans to upgrade the SRT sites to 4G-LTE. If you have an SRT iPhone, you'll need to get it unlocked at one of the SRT stores before you can switch it to Verizon. Fortunately, SRT will stay in business providing their other communications products, but make sure you switch before the end of the year.
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