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OneCom boosts base by 13,000 connections after OneStream buy
Vodafone Platinum Partner takes over rival and builds 190,000 total user base; Phil Rider relinquishes chairmanship of OneStream to focus on Digital Phone Company
Dealers - Paul Withers
November 18, 2013
Partner Council select Exertis Micro-P and Data Select as indirect suppliers
Independent group of 11 O2 Centre of Excellence partners choose duo as handsets and accessories supply partners
Dealers - Paul Withers
November 18, 2013
Carphone Warehouse reports first-half revenue growth
The retailer said like-for-like sales grew 8.3 per cent in the first half of 2013, despite a slow Q2 as customers held out for the arrival of 4G 
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
November 14, 2013
Phones 4U, O2 and Carphone confirm Moto G availability
Smartphone now on Phones 4U’s website with in-store availability following on Friday; O2 to begin selling device from November 27, with Carphone ranging it from December 11
Retailers - Paul Withers
November 13, 2013
BlackBerry announces BES 10 successes in Germany
Half of Germany’s largest companies and 90 per cent of government agencies are now using BlackBerry’s enterprise mobility management software BES 10, the company says
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
November 13, 2013
Trio exit O2 Centre of Excellence partner Azzurri
Jason Elliott, head of marketing and PR, Dan Roche and human resources director Noel McGonigle are to leave the company
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
November 13, 2013
Global annual SMS revenues to decline by £14.5 billion by 2018
The rise of over-the-top messaging applications is behind the drop in SMS revenues, which will be largest in Asia Pacific and Italy
International - Samantha Tomaszczyk
November 12, 2013
Three announces exit from Carphone Warehouse
From December 4 Three contracts will no longer be offered by the retailer
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
November 7, 2013
Carphone Warehouse to stock Doro Liberto 810 smartphone
The retailer is the first in the UK to offer Doro’s “most liberating and progressive handset” from £119.95
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
November 7, 2013
HTC One Max goes on sale at Carphone Warehouse
Latest addition to the manufacturer’s One portfolio available for free from £52 a month on contract
Retailers - Paul Withers
November 6, 2013
Vodafone apologises to dealers over revenue share errors
Operator reiterates its ‘sincere apologies’ after several dealers complain of a number of inaccuracies in revenue share reports
Dealers - Paul Withers
November 5, 2013
BlackBerry exec leaves for Connect
Robin Johnson joins Northern Irish Vodafone gold partner as sales manager
Dealers - Paul Withers
November 5, 2013
£3bn Fairfax deal for BlackBerry falls through
Fairfax opts out of buying manufacturer after completing six-week due diligence process. BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins to leave manufacturer in the next two weeks
Retailers - Paul Withers
November 4, 2013
Mobile Fun opens second UK office
Premises, located a mile from its head office in Birmingham, to focus on the online accessories retailer’s international growth plans
Retailers - Paul Withers
November 4, 2013
Phones 4u reveals Christmas advertising campaign
Retailer’s latest ads will showcase gifts which will be included with contract and pay as you go purchases
Retailers - James Barnes
November 1, 2013
Phones 4U appoints David Kassler as CEO
Former chief executive of EMI Music takes over responsibilities held by retailer’s Group CEO Tim Whiting since May
Retailers - Paul Withers
October 31, 2013
Phones 4U gets pink Galaxy Note 3 exclusive for November
Retailer also giving away a wireless speaker worth £120 to customers upgrading to a 4G tariff
Retailers - Paul Withers
October 31, 2013
Midland Comms wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix incentive
Dealer drawn at random from qualifying entrants to win VIP trip to the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend
Dealers - Paul Withers
October 29, 2013
Azzurri signs £3.5m telecoms contract with AmicusHorizon
The five-year agreement will see Azzurri provide the housing association with internet, fixed line and video conferencing solutions
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
October 28, 2013
Daisy acquires IT specialist Indecs for £18m
Business communication and IT services provider says purchase represents a clear growth opportunity for it and enhances its ability to deliver sustained growth
Unified Comms - Paul Withers
October 28, 2013
Assurant completes £107m acquisition of LSG
Specialised insurance provider says deal will accelerate its opportunities and service capabilities in the European mobile market place
Retailers - Paul Withers
October 28, 2013
Mobile Fun to go on the acquisition trail
Online mobile accessories retailer employs acquisition strategy, targeting businesses in the retail and distribution sectors
Retailers - Paul Withers
October 22, 2013
Carphone Warehouse Business launches ski trip incentive
Dealers split into two leagues, with the two best performers from each winning the top prize to St Moritz
Dealers - Paul Withers
October 22, 2013
Olive bolsters senior management team with two appointments
Vodafone platinum partner appoints M&A and business development veteran Roger Flynn, as well as Azzurri’s former head of major bid sales Nick Beardsley
Dealers - Paul Withers
October 22, 2013
Phones 4U secures exclusive on HTC One Mini in red
Colour variant to go on sale next month across the retailer’s stores and on it website
Retailers - Paul Withers
October 22, 2013
Mobile Fun aiming to be in 50 countries by fiscal year end
International business will soon eclipse UK operations, MD Hussain says, with company also aiming for £1 million worth of sales in first year in distribution sector
Retailers - Paul Withers
October 21, 2013
Daisy Distribution launches O2 and Nokia ski trip incentive
Ten dealers, who must buy Nokia SIM-free devices and make O2 mobile and fixed line connections to qualify, will win a ski trip to the Alps in March 2014
Dealers - Paul Withers
October 18, 2013
Samsung to open pop-up store on Portobello Road
The shop will feature products that have not gone on sale in the UK yet, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
October 18, 2013
Vodafone completes Kabel Deutschland takeover
The £6.6 billion deal will bring Vodafone’s revenues in Germany to â‚¬11.5 billion (£9.8 billion)
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
October 14, 2013
Speakers Corner: Reaping the benefits of BYOD
A look in to the benefits of BYOD with a flexible and security strategy from IP EXPO content director Mike England
Dealers - Mobile News
October 10, 2013
Daisy expecting growth of mobile business to accelerate
Telecoms provider expecting mobile margins to improve over the long term following the introduction of Vodafone’s revenue share model in August
Unified Comms - Paul Withers
October 8, 2013
Unicom launches latest scheme for graduates
Fixed line and mobile service provider to offer participants a position tailored to their performance and skills upon completion of the year-long programme
Unified Comms - James Barnes
October 8, 2013
Bannister joins OneCom Services as sales director
Former Ingram Micro Mobility UK and Ireland VP joins Vodafone platinum partner to help grow its IT and telephone systems division
Dealers - Paul Withers
October 7, 2013
Mobile Fun to move into distribution
Online mobile accessories retailer to establish division to supply dealers and retailers with products
Retailers - Paul Withers
October 7, 2013
Computer 2000 rebranded as Tech Data
UK distributor was first acquired by Tech Data in 1998 – now operating under the same name as all the group’s European and global operations
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
October 7, 2013
Micro-P acquires IT distributor Cohort Technology
It said the move will “considerably strengthen” its B2B portfolio
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
October 4, 2013
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 to go on sale this weekend
The 4G-enabled smartphone will be available from EE and retailers Carphone Warehouse and Tesco from tomorrow (October 5)
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
October 4, 2013
Mainline launches EE small business connection bonus
The distributor is offering dealers who attend its October EE small business workshops a £10 bonus per connection
Dealers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
October 1, 2013
BlackBerry 10 smartphones get ‘milestone’ NATO approval
The Canadian manufacturer’s mobile device management software BES 10 and BB 10 smartphones have been approved for use by governments in restricted communications
International - Samantha Tomaszczyk
October 1, 2013
Virgin Media head of mobile Graham Oxby to leave company
His departure is part of a restructure which will see head of broadband John James also leave, and their jobs rolled into one
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 26, 2013
O2’s 4G network to go live in five more cities
From tomorrow (September 27) O2’s 4G network will be accessible to 9.5 million people – as roll out reaches eight cities in the past month
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 26, 2013
CPW to stock BlackBerry 9720 in blue, pink and purple from October
The retailer will offer the smartphone for free on plans from £11, and SIM free for £169.95
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 25, 2013
Consortium to buy BlackBerry for $4.7bln (£3bln)
Consortium led by Toronto based ‘Fairfax Financial’ begin due diligence ahead of proposed $4.7 billion (£3billion) purchase of struggling manufacturer 
International - Michael Garwood
September 23, 2013
Vodafone gets all clear for Kabel Deutschland deal
The EU’s competition authority, the European Commission, has given Vodafone unconditional clearance to complete its acquisition of the German cable company
International - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 20, 2013
Survey finds 93pc of Apple shoppers want the iPhone 5s
More than nine tenths of a sample of 100 people queueing outside Apple’s Regent Street store said they were there to buy the iPhone 5s, with just one person wanting the iPhone 5c
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 20, 2013
Olive adds 45,000 connections with Wish Comms acquisition
The acquisition is Olive’s ninth in two years and takes its base above 110,000 connections
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 19, 2013
P4U puts five times more iPhone stock into stores than before
Retailer says it will have stock in all of its stores over the launch weekend as a result
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 19, 2013
Selfridges to get UK weekend exclusive on BlackBerry Z30
Smartphone to go on sale first at Carphone Warehouse concession stores in Selfridges next Friday, with full nationwide roll-out following three days later
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 18, 2013
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