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Microsoft and ex-Telefónica heavy hitter is Vodafone Group new CFO

Vodafone Group has appointed Microsoft leader Pilar López as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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AST SpaceMobile to bring space-based mobile broadband to remote regions of India

AST SpaceMobile, the company that is developing a system of low earth orbit satellites to enable satellite calls from regular smart phones, has partnered with Vodafone Idea to expand mobile connectivity across India using space-based cellular broadband. Vodafone Ideas is a joint venture between AST SpaceMobile to bring space-based mobile broadband to remote regions of

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Trump-branded contract-free MVNO launches in US targeting value segment

A new Trump-branded MVNO has launched under the name Trump Mobile, offering nationwide 5G service through a product called T1 Mobile. The service is aimed at military families and budget-conscious consumers.

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Global second-hand smartphone market sees first decline in three years

The global secondary smartphone market dipped two per cent in Q1, its first annual drop in more than three years, according to CCS Insight.

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GK Telecom eRoaming eSIM MVNO to bundle travel accessories with eSIM activations

GK Telecom’s eROAMING eSIM MVNO is bundling travel and tech accessories with global eSIMs that can be used in more than 200 countries. Over 100,000 units are already in rollout. GK confirms this is not a licensing or white-label deal: every accessory—from charging kits to audio gear and travel adaptors—has been developed and manufactured in-house

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VodafoneThree customers can exit contracts without penalty if complaints can’t be resolved.

Customers of VodafoneThree unable to have a genune complaint resolved will be able to cancel their contract without notice or penalty.

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MWC 25 contributed nearly £0.5bn to the Barcelona economy reports GSMA

The GSMA says MWC Barcelona 2025 contributed an estimated £477million to the local economy, up from £426 million in 2024. The event also creaed 13,000 part-time jobs ad, since 2006, has generated a total £5.8 billion for the economy and supported 173,000 part-time roles. MWC25 attracted109,000 attendees from 205 countries and territories, with over 2,900 exhibitors,

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Vodafone Three inks Community Fibre London deal to boost broadband reach by 1.3 million more homes

VodafoneThree has signed a wholesale partnership with Community Fibre, London’s largest full fibre network.

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Millions more mobile users offered free seven-day eSIM Vodafone trial

Vodafone rolls out its eSIM network trial across the UK, to Belfast, Sheffield, Liverpool and Watford.

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Operators urge unified 6G standards to ensure smooth evolution

An alliance of mobile operators has called for harmonised international standards for 6G to ensure the next generation of mobile networks evolves seamlessly from 5G without costly infrastructure overhauls.

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Former AdCentral co-founder sues CEO over alleged financial misconduct, raising concerns for US mobile phone repair shops that used the platform.

A high-stakes legal battle has erupted between AdCentral cofounders Scott Pierce and Israel Quintal (main pic), with Pierce filing a lawsuit alleging financial misconduct and unjust ousting from the company. AdCentral is a US-based marketing automation platform tailored for franchses, repair shops and similar small businesses. It is popular with mobile device servce and repair

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Vodafone trials quantum computing to plan network deployments

Vodafone is to collaborate with ORCA Computing to explore how quantum computing can be massively speed up deployment of broadband and mobile infrastructure.

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Apple unveils iOS 26 with fresh design, AI enhancements, and smarter connectivity

Apple has unveiled latest iPhone operating system at its World Wide Developer Conference in Cupertino. The official release is expected this Autumn, and it will be available as a free update for iPhone 11 and later.

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Analysis: Beyond the Interface: What WWDC 2025 reveals about Apple’s direction

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 presented a strategic direction with three overarching themes reports IDC VP Devices EMEA Francisco Jeronimo from Cupertino (main pic). There is a comprehensive design overhaul across all its platforms, the introduction of a new OS naming convention, and continued development of Apple Intelligence. This year’s event was not about disruptive

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Analysis – Skype to eSIMs: one door closes but another opens to Global Connectivity

Skype officially retired a month ago— a quiet ending to what was once the loudest voice in international calling.

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Fighting Back: How the GSMA is tackling the global mobile theft epidemic

The mobile ecosystem is being severely affected by widespread device theft, prompting the GSMA to produce a White Paper on the extent of the problem. Mobile News asked Head of Services, Product Development & Growth Jason Smith to explain what the organisation is doing to help networks around the world combat handset crime.

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Gender gap continues in use of mobile internet in sub-Sahara and South Asia countries, says GSMA Report

Women are 14 per cent less likely than men to use mobile internet, and the rate of mobile internet adoption among women is slowing, according to a new report from the GSMA, The gender gap report analyses data from 15 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), comparing women’s mobile access and usage with that of men.

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ANALYSIS: eSIMs in laptops: why hasn’t this no-brainer taken off yet?

Despite the rapid adoption of eSIM in smartphones, laptops have yet to catch up. Hamish White, CEO of telecom software provider Mobilise, explains why laptop makers, app developers, and mobile providers are missing a golden opportunity and how smart integration could unlock massive new value.

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Analysis: Why the Three brand is likely to meet the same UK fate as the T-Mobile and Orange brands

How can the Vodafone, Three, SMARTY, VOXI, and TalkMobile brands all coexist in harmony? The truth is—they can’t. Duplication will have to go, and some brands won’t make it predicts Graystone Strategy founder and MVNO expert JamesGray

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Analysis – eSIM is transforming enterprise mobility and IoT at scale

Once seen as a niche feature for digital nomads and international travellers, eSIM suddenly become a mainstream standard writes Jacques Bonifay, CEO and co-founder of Transatel and a pioneer of an early pioneer of eSIM technology In September 2022, Apple changed the game by launching the first eSIM-only iPhone in the U.S. But the groundwork

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Trump tariffs poised to disrupt global secondary market as inevitable price rises feed through

This week’s Trump Adminstration bombshell of substantial global tariffs has sent ripples through various sectors of the global economy, with the secondary market for used and refurbished mobile phones standing among the most affected. Industry analysts warn that these tariffs could lead to increased costs for refurbishers, significant supply chain disruptions, and shifts in consumer

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