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Ofcom: Full-fibre broadband connections reached 2.5m across the UK
Indoor 4G coverage for the four operators remains at 77 per cent
Operators - Paul Lipscombe
September 17, 2019
Three aims to double customer base to 20 million in next five years
Three posted revenue of £1.167 billion for the first half of this year
Operators - Jasper Hart
September 17, 2019
Future’s SIM fiasco lands Chess with O2 clawback bill
Dealer accused of mis-selling SIMs goes under after Chess pulls the plug on commission 
News - Manny Pham
September 17, 2019
iPhone 11 launch reaction round-up: expert views on Apple’s new range
Mobile News gathers the thoughts of the industry on Apple’s latest iPhone launch
News - Jasper Hart
September 17, 2019
O2 and Samsung to develop 5G ‘smart ambulances’ for NHS
Video technology provided by Telefónica-backed startup
News - Jasper Hart
September 16, 2019
O2 launches unlimited data plans
All four MNOs to offer iPhone 11 pre-orders from today
News - Jasper Hart
September 13, 2019
Vodafone brings 5G to Gatwick Airport
South Terminal is live now, North Terminal to follow next year
Operators - Ian White
September 12, 2019
Why I’ll be giving the Apple iPhone 11 and 11 Pro a miss
  Less than 24 hours after Apple trumpeted its latest range of cameras (sorry … iPhone 11’s) Xiaomi announced the Mi9T as “The Fastest Smartphone In Its Class”. writes Ian White, Editorial Director of Mobile News This has the latest Snapdragon processor, high-capacity battery 20MP pop-up selfie camera, bezel-less design, bi-directional cooling system. 30-minute fast charge, […]
Manufacturers - Ian White
September 11, 2019
All big four operators to range iPhone 11 series
Monthly pricing yet to be announced
News - Jasper Hart
September 10, 2019
Apple discovers value and does just enough to stay competitive
Analysts weigh in with first reactions to device
News - Mobile News
September 10, 2019
IFA 2019: TCL launches own-brand smartphone
Two new Alcatel devices also announced
News - Jasper Hart
September 6, 2019
IFA 2019: HMD announces five new Nokia phones
Devices run the gamut from feature to smart
Manufacturers - Jasper Hart
September 5, 2019
EE to exclusively launch Galaxy Fold 5G on September 18
Phone released in Korea on September 6
News - Jasper Hart
September 5, 2019
Avenir unveils new Energizer 3G and 4G feature phones
Phones come with a three-year warranty
News - Jasper Hart
September 4, 2019
Samsung announces new Galaxy A90 5G device
Available to pre-order from September 20
News - Jasper Hart
September 4, 2019
Drastic increase in cyber attacks on UK businesses
One in seven attacks came from Chinese IP addresses
News - Jasper Hart
September 3, 2019
SMEs spend on telecoms to rise by 40pc
New research from Onecom shows businesses will spend on average £2,052 on telco services, up from £1,400 in 2016
Dealers - Manny Pham
August 29, 2019
IMO confirms updated Q2 Plus smartphone for October launch
Pricing and availability has not yet been confirmed by the vendor In My Opinion (IMO) has announced the IMO Q2 Plus 2019 as its latest smartphone, with the handset poised to release in early October. The challenger brand has confirmed that the Q2 Plus will be available in either pink or blue. It’s a follow up to
News - Paul Lipscombe
August 28, 2019
EE launches unlimited 4G and 5G data plans
EE launched its 5G network towards the end of May EE has today (August 28) followed in the footsteps of rival operator Vodafone and launched unlimited 4G and 5G mobile data plans. The operator initially launched its 5G network in May, becoming the first MNO in the UK to rollout 5G and has announced a
News - Paul Lipscombe
August 28, 2019
Bullet axes 50 staff as firm looks to return to growth
Bullet posted a loss of $38.7m last year
News - Manny Pham
August 27, 2019
Sky Mobile to offer sustainable Fairphone 3
Phone is available for pre-order from today
News - Jasper Hart
August 27, 2019
Juice strikes B2B distribution deal with Ingram Micro
Juice specialise in selling mobile accessories and rebranded last month Accessories distributor Juice has struck a partnership with Ingram Micro as it looks to expand its B2B market share. Distributor Ingram Micro specialises in offering end-to-end services and solutions to businesses and has its UK headquarters based in Milton Keynes. The partnership will see Ingram
Distributors - Paul Lipscombe
August 27, 2019
Hooper drive helps Uplands hit 40 with lots left in the tank
As Uplands turns 40, managing director Paul Hooper reflects on the dealer’s past and future
News - Manny Pham
August 27, 2019
Speakers’ Corner: Dialling down the environmental impact of smartphones
Macquarie Asset Finance senior VP George Power argues that mobile operators need to take steps to reduce the environmental cost of smartphones
News - Mobile News
August 27, 2019
DCMS launches new £30m 5G rural connectivity competition
Additional consultation on improving mobile connectivity runs for 10 weeks
News - Jasper Hart
August 27, 2019
EE rolls out superfast delivery service in London with more cities to come
The delivery service offers a flexible timeframe for customers EE has extended its superfast smartphone delivery and expert set up service with the operator confirming that it will roll out to nine cities in the coming weeks.  The service which has been set up in partnership with Enjoy will roll out across all of London
News - Paul Lipscombe
August 23, 2019
Dodgy connectivity is spoiling people’s food
Restaurants in Soho were among the worst for mobile connection One in ten Brits have seen their dining experience ruined by poor mobile connectivity. This is according to research carried out by benchmarking company Global Wireless Solutions (GWS), which surveyed more than 2,000 UK adults on their mobile experiences when dining out. Nearly a third
News - Paul Lipscombe
August 22, 2019
Arrow to open new Scottish HQ
Arrow Business Communications is to open a new Scottish headquarters in Glasgow in September to consolidate its team in the country under one roof. The new office will be on Hillingdon Park, Glasgow’s largest business park. It will measure 4,760 square feet and house 50 employees. Arrow is opening the office to support its growing
Dealers - Manny Pham
August 22, 2019
AO Mobile installs first UK ‘slow lane’ for distracted walkers
Apart from just bumping into people, 29 per cent of Brits said they have bumped into a lamppost The UK’s first mobile phone ‘slow lane’ has been installed in Manchester after research revealed how careless Brits are when walking with their mobile. Research found 96 per cent of Brits have experienced someone walking and not
News - Paul Lipscombe
August 22, 2019
Frequency happy to ride wave as it goes with the market flow
The accessories distributor, founded in 2002, says it has the ability to move quickly amid change It has been nearly 10 years since Mobile News ventured out to Chessington to visit Frequency Telecom, the accessories distributor established in 2002 by Gareth Limpenny and Andrew Cain, along with John Whitlock and Paul Slaven. In the mobile industry, this is equivalent
News - Paul Lipscombe
August 22, 2019
Xiaomi launches Redmi 7A smartphone in UK
The entry-level smartphone costs £99.99 and is available today (Aug 22)
News - Manny Pham
August 22, 2019
HTC’s UK sales curb ‘news’ is no news amid dwindling brand
Vendor’s suspension of smartphone sales may be just a nail in the coffin after its recent UK decline
News - Jasper Hart
August 22, 2019
Prestige goes on the move with plans to increase headcount
The dealer is on the lookout to more than double headcount in the next year Fareham-based dealer Prestige Telecom is moving offices as it embarks on a recruitment drive. The Plan.com partner is relocating back to Gosport, where it was founded in 2014 by Andrew Rodgers and Sean Rhodes. The move, expected to be completed
Dealers - Paul Lipscombe
August 21, 2019
US companies allowed to trade with Huawei for 90 more days
Huawei was banned from doing business with US companies in May, but a special licence resumed business
News - Manny Pham
August 21, 2019
Mazuma’s own recycle sets it up to make most of refurbished market
After big changes since its purchase by EcoRenew, the recycler thinks it could hit £100m this year
News - Jasper Hart
August 21, 2019
Audacious has bold target for users with hearing loss
Earlier this year Audacious won the Most Innovative MVNO award at the MVNOs World Congress A new MVNO aiming to attract customers with hearing loss is targeting 600,000 customers in the next five years. Audacious, which launched on August 14 on EE’s network, is a venture between Isle of Man operator Manx Telecom and audio
News - Jasper Hart
August 21, 2019
Virgin Mobile launches cost-effective Family Plans
The main account holder has access to each individual plan Virgin Mobile has launched a Family Plan offer to give its customers a simpler way of managing multiple mobile plans. The plan is available exclusively to Virgin Media customers and provides a single account for multiple SIMs, with customers able to add up to five
News - Paul Lipscombe
August 21, 2019
Mazuma Mobile looks to double turnover with expanded portfolio
Mazuma has also spent £2 million on its advertising campaign Mazuma Mobile is hoping to double its turnover for the year after completing a move to a new office and warehouse space in Morecambe earlier this year. The phone trade-in company, which was bought last year by Hong Kong-based EcoRenew, started the year with an
News - Jasper Hart
August 21, 2019
IPCom surprised at HTC’s handset withdrawal
HTC has suspended smartphone sales in the UK due to a patent dispute IPCom has expressed surprise at HTC’s decision to withdraw its handsets from sale in the UK. Speaking to Mobile News, the patent licensing firm’s managing director Pio Suh said he had not previously seen such a decision by a manufacturer. Sales suspension
News - Jasper Hart
August 21, 2019
Data Select grows rugged portfolio as it becomes UK distribution partner for AGM
AGM becomes Data Select’s second rugged vendor partner Data Select has announced the expansion of its rugged handset portfolio as it becomes the UK distribution partner for AGM Mobile Devices Europe, the European arm of the Chinese rugged device manufacturer. AGM joins Polish manufacturer Hammer in Data Select’s rugged stable as it looks to strengthen
Distributors - Jasper Hart
August 20, 2019
Yealink boosts team with appointment of industry veteran
The Yealink business unit at Nycomm has boosted its team with the appointment of a brand new channel business development manager. Dawn Lill takes up the role, with over 30 years experience in the channel and has been tasked with driving sales and develop closer reseller relationships. Lill joins from Voiceflex where she worked as
News - Paul Lipscombe
August 20, 2019
Vodafone not offering “true” 5G according to O2 CEO
The claim comes after Vodafone launched 5G with a range of unlimited deals O2 CEO Mark Evans has said Vodafone customers are not getting a true 5G experience, highlighting the operator’s new unlimited but throttled data packages. Vodafone, which launched its 5G network on July 3, is selling three tiers of 5G contracts: Unlimited Lite
News - Manny Pham
August 20, 2019
Data Select’s Tour de Select raises money against deadly conditions
Funds going to brain tumor and mitochondrial disease charities
Distributors - Jasper Hart
August 20, 2019
EE Smart Plan customers can now stream Spotify without using data
Smart Plan customers can also use Apple Music, Deezer and Tidal without depleting data
News - Manny Pham
August 20, 2019
Data Select loses Nuu in major revamp of European structure
The Hong Kong-based manufacturer is looking to refocus its sales strategy after challenges in UK Hong Kong-based manufacturer Nuu Mobile has cut ties with its main UK distribution partner Data Select and seen its headcount in the country cut in half as part of a major revamp in the UK and Europe. The company now
Distributors - Manny Pham
August 20, 2019
Samsung has edge in 5G battle after early start
5G is available across a number of UK cities with further rollout expected by the end of the year Samsung has the edge in the 5G battle following the launch of its second 5G handset this year – the Galaxy Note 10 5G. It follows the release of the Galaxy S10 5G earlier this summer
News - Paul Lipscombe
August 19, 2019
Three launches 5G with unlimited broadband service
The service is wireless offering an alternative to fixed-line broadband
News - Manny Pham
August 19, 2019
Vodafone strengthens Wasps partnership and brings 5G to the Ricoh Arena
Vodafone launched its 5G network on July 3 Vodafone has strengthened its partnership with Wasps through a sponsorship deal with the Ladies rugby team that will also bring 5G to the teams Ricoh Arena ground. The partnership was announced today (August 15) and will see the Vodafone logo branded on the kits of each side
News - Paul Lipscombe
August 15, 2019
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