Comms Council UK (CCUK), the trade association representing telecommunications companies that provide services to business and residential customers in the UK, has elected Magrathea Telecoms Managing Director, Tracey Wright, as its new Chair. She succeeds XConnect CEO  Eli Katz, who steps down after 20 years and has been named Lifetime President by the CCUK Council.

 Lycamobile is planning to lay off 90 percent of its UK workforce, according to a report in The Guardian. The company has not responded to requests from Mobile News for a statement on The Guardian”s report that around 300 staff were informed last Friday that the EE MVNO was planning to cut hundreds of jobs,

Normanton-based business connectivity and communications provider Yappl has partnered with price comparison website MoneySuperMarket. This collaboration is designed to help businesses easily compare information on business mobile phones, SIMs, and tablets tailored to their specific requirements. Companies can filter options based on the number of devices needed, data allowances, and preferred network providers, simplifying the

The Mobile News Awards, the premier awards event for the UK mobile channel, promises to be another unforgettable night in 2025 with the announcement that award-winning comedian and television star Milton Jones will host the evening on April 3 at The London Hilton on Park Lane. Known for his unique style and brilliant wordplay, Milton

Chess ICT has acquired Poole-based IT consultancy and Microsoft Certified Partner Silversands, which specialises in  productivity software, Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, on-premises solutions, and devices. Founded in 1987, Silversands provides Microsoft technologies and support to around 100 enterprise and public sector clients, including NHS Trusts, the London Fire Brigade, and government departments. Its 29

EE has opened its latest Experience in Birmingham as part of a £6 million investment in brick-and-mortar retail this year. EE has now opened 30 experience-led stores. EE has been expanding its Experience Stores with recent openings in the Metrocentre in Gateshead and the Bluewater Shopping Centre. Since the launch of its flagship EE Studio

DCC plc, the parent company of Exertis, has announced it will sell the top-tier distributor as part of a new strategic direction focusing on the energy sector. DCC aims to streamline its portfolio to capitalise on growth opportunities in energy. This announcement was made by DCC Chief Executive Donal Murphy during the company’s interim results

Focus Group has completed its eleventh acquisition of its fnancial year with the takeover of Ipswich-based mobile specialist TMAC Wireless Solutions. Established in 2001, TMAC specialises in mobile services, VoIP systems, and mobile broadband. It also operates the ArmaFone mobile device repair service. Keane Beaken, Mobile Director at Focus Group, commented: “TMAC brings a deep

Exertis has appointed Paul Jacobs as its new Trading Director as part of a management reorganisation designed to “sharpen the distributor’s focus on key markets” including AV, Components, IT Solutions, Mobile, Print, and consumer channels. Previously, Jacobs was Trading Director for Devices. He assumes responsibility for commercial, purchasing, and business development functions. Jacobs joined Exertis

Fergal Donovan, former Managing Director at PCS Wireless and Data Select, has launched a new company, Cyculus Services, described as “Europe’s First Independent Fully Automated ‘Device Processing as a Service’ Provider.” Cyculus will initially focus on mobile devices, with plans to extend the service to include tablets, wearables, IT equipment, and other products. Powered by

EE has added extended reality retail demonstration experiences in its Westfield. White City store flagship store, Shoppers can try out the HTC Vive XR Elite, PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest 3, alongside the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, TCL NXTWEAR S+ and the XREAL Air 2 Pro glasses  It follows steady growth in the XR sector

Vodafone Group is building a massive logistics hub in Luxembourg to store mobile and fixed network equipment for its European markets. The 26,000-square-meter facility will be managed by the Vodafone Procurement Company and is expected to enable more efficient movement of equipment, such as antennas and routers, across Vodafone’s European businesses. Vodafone estimates that 88