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MTN fights Iraq complaint in US

South African mobile network MTN is fighting a complaint by families of US soldiers killed in Iraq, alleging that MTN and Chinese vendor ZTE violated the Anti-Terrorism Act by doing business with Iranian companies. The complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on behalf of American

Operators - Saf Malik

Halo and T-Mobile take a ride in Vegas

Driverless car start-up Halo has launched a remotely operated electric vehicle service over the 5G network of T-Mobile US in Las Vegas, and expects to begin offering rides to customers later this year. Visitors and residents can summon one of the driverless cars via an app. Operated remotely by a trained Halo driver, the car

International - Saf Malik

Repair firms strive for quick fix to missing-parts-shaped holes

The repairs market has grown in recent years, but how have firms coped with the pandemic and parts shortages?

News - Paul Lipscombe

iPhone 12 buzz suggests Apple ripe for long-term momentum

With 100m sales of its latest devices in seven months, Apple may have a more solid grip on the market

Manufacturers - Paul Lipscombe

Ocushield heads for light after protecting eyes from Dragons

Ocushield has spotted a big space in the market for screen protectors as awareness grows of damaging effects of light. After winning – then rejecting – a deal in Dragons’ Den, they anticipate a bright future ahead

News - Saf Malik

Cellhire appoints new BDM to boost channel presence

Fort joins from 9 Group and boasts strong mobile experience

Dealers - Paul Lipscombe

Opensignal: Apple top for 5G uplift

Apple and Samsung dominates the top-30 for overall rankings

News - Saf Malik

Juniper Research: Over 200m 5G roamers by 2026

The number is poised to reach 4.5m this year

News - Paul Lipscombe

Opinion: Samsung’s foldable focus may be off Note

Vendor’s highlighting of foldables rather than a pillar of its range might disappoint users

News - Saf Malik

Right-to-repair movement receives boost from US vote

UK mobile industry welcomes moves to ramp up the right-to-repair smartphones

News - Paul Lipscombe

BT: 5G gives MVNOs more scope in business segments

Nick Wootten, MVNO director at BT Wholesale, talks about how 5G can open up the MVNO business

News - Saf Malik

Carphone loses discrimination case against former employee

A London industrial tribunal unanimously agreed that the former employee was racially abused by his manager at the time

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Speakers’ Corner: How digital nomads can protect themselves and continue to thrive in a remote working world

Digital nomads can protect themselves and continue to thrive in a remote working world, says Corinne Webb at insurance firm Protect Your Bubble

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No fun in the sun: EE risks wrath with roaming move

Roaming fees were reintroduced despite all UK operators vowing not to do so this January

Features - Saf Malik

Smartwatches step up the pace as health takes centre stage

COVID-19 has boosted the popularity of smartwatches, as people place an increasing focus on health

Features - Saf Malik

Making the grade: setting a standard for refurbished phones

Refurbished phones are on the rise, but there’s no industry standard for grading. Should one be set?

Features - Paul Lipscombe

Huawei strives for harmony with focus on broad appeal

Huawei unveiled a series of products at its recent UK event, as it looks wider amid smartphone struggles

Features - Saf Malik

Refurbished grading: View from the insurance industry

Two prominent mobile gadget insurers give their view on the need for grading refurbished smartphones

Features - Paul Lipscombe

Speakers’ Corner: Three reasons why broken devices go unfixed

Wahaj Khan, chief financial officer at GadgetWiz explains where the repairers are going wrong

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Device Review: TCL 20 Pro 5G

TCL continues its mobile journey with a mid-ranger that offers a premium feel

Features - Paul Lipscombe