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Wal-Mart rolling out tech support services
Hey, lookin’ good there Mr. Man. I like your protective booties. They look like slippers! Wal-Mart has contracted with service provider N.E.W. to offer tech support services, seemingly in an attempt to compete with Best Buy’s Geek Squad and similar outfits. It’s probably not a bad ...
Mart offers tech support for shoppers
reuters.com — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc ( WMT.N ) is offering a new support service to... help shoppers set up consumer electronics in their homes, posing a new challenge to rival Best Buy Co In ( BBY.N ). Wal-Mart said it began rolling out the service ... (more) Mart offers tech support for shoppers
Wal-Mart to launch its version of Best Buy’s Geek Squad
gizmosforgeeks.com — Wal-Mart is getting in on the in-home tech service business a la Best Buy’s Geek Squad or... the dead Circuit City FireDog service. Expect the service to start up in time for this year’s shopping season. via Hot Hardware (more) Wal-Mart to launch its version of Best Buy’s Geek Squad
Look Out Ma Bell Here’s…Wal-Mart
technologizer.com — Today, Wal-Mart announced that it is becoming a wireless provider . The retail giant is offering an... “unlimited” no-contact cell phone service for $45, and a metered plan for $30. While there is no contract, customers must purchase an ... (more) Look Out Ma Bell Here’s…Wal-Mart
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