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Vodafone and Three merger gets the go ahead from CMA but with strings attached
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Vodafone’s historic merger with Three. The deal will be completed in the first half of next year and is conditional on both companies signing binding commitments to invest billions to roll out a combined 5G network across the UK and cap tariffs and offer preset contractual terms
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December 5, 2024
Top Comedian Milton Jones to Host Mobile News Awards 2025
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
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December 4, 2024
Cellhire wins Broadcast award for election night vote count tech
IoT and eSIM specialist Cellhire’s ‘Count Cam’ technology has won Best Tech Innovation in Live Production category at the Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards. The solution enabled the BBC to broadcast real-time results from 369 vote-counting locations during the General Election. The Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards were established in 2019 to promote creative and innovative uses
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December 3, 2024
Vodafone UK and eSIM Go launch ‘MVNO In A Box’ partnership to enable UK businesses to become MVNO’s
Vodafone UK and eSIM Go have partnered to enable UK organisations to become instant MVNO’s without any upfront costs or technical expertise. This solution, described as an ‘MVNO-in-a-box’ allows businesses to seamlessly integrate mobile services into their digital platforms. eSIM Go’s platform already supports over 300 MVNO partners globally, including prominent brands like Western Union,
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December 3, 2024
Six EE distributors win EE PAYG Partnership Awards
Six EE distributors were recognised at the EE PAYG Partnership Awards 2024, held last Thursday at The Ned, a private members’ club in London (Main pic And Wilton EE Senior Manager, Ravi Navaratnam MD GK Telecom, Gummy Dulku Director, GK Teleco) Lewis Milward EE New Market Director – Commercial. Winners are: GK Telecom – Best
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December 2, 2024
Chess ups its Microsoft game with acquisition of Microsoft Certified Partner Silversands
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
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November 28, 2024
Onecom founder’s team bike ride raises £30,000 for Havant Academy
A team of cyclists led by Onecom, Onestream, and WeBuyAnyPhone.com founder and entrepreneur Darren Ridge has raised over £30,000 in a sponsored bike ride to buy a Cubbie unit space for Havant Academy in Leigh Park. Cubbie units are sensory management systems designed to provide a controlled environment are often used in schools, therapy centres,
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November 28, 2024
Bell Canada exec Claire Gillies to replace Marc Allera as new BT Consumer CEO
Marc Allera will step down as CEO of BT’s Consumer division on March 31 and will be succeeded by Bell VP Claire Gillies, the company has announced. Allera leaves after nine years with the company. From April 1, Gillies will assume the role of CEO and join BT’s Executive Committee. He said: “Over the past
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November 27, 2024
Sky Raises Alarm Over Vodafone-Three Merger Remedies Citing Risks to Competition and MVNOs
Sky has expressed strong opposition to the proposed remedies to safeguard competition resulting from a merger between Vodafone UK and Three UK Sky has called the remedies suggested by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)  “weak” and “temporary.” The company argues that the measures fail to adequately safeguard competition in the mobile wholesale market, leaving
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November 26, 2024
Now Birmingham gets the EE Experience
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
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November 26, 2024
Focus Group brings acquisition tally to 12 with Prism buyout
Barely week after announcing the acquisition of TMAC, Focus Group has snapped up its twelfth target, this time acquiring Prism, a managed service provider specialising in the SME and financial services market. Founded in 2001, Prism has a team of 50 staff members and supports over 6,000 end users with services in Managed IT, Modern
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November 20, 2024
Redsquid buys Aberdeen-based IT Hotdesk to increase Scotland presence
IT managed services provider Redsquid has acquired Aberdeen-based *IT Hotdesk to boost service offerings in the region. IT Hotdesk’s team and operations will be integrated into Redsquid’s existing structure. This is Redsquid’s third acquisition this year. In August Redsquid bought OptivITy, a managed service provider specialising in the film industry. In March it acquired Epoq
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November 20, 2024
Business as usual as two-year strategic review begins – Exertis UK CEO Tim Griffin
At the end of a week when it was announced Exertis owner DCC Group is selling the distributor to focus on its energy business, UK CEO Tim Griffin is upbeat and positive about the news. “It’s not a drama from my point of view. I see it as a big opportunity to have an owner
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November 15, 2024
Exertis seeks a buyer as parent company DCC plans to concentrate on the energy sector
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
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November 13, 2024
Gist Mobile utilises Mobilise HERO tech to join the eSIM revolution
Gist Mobile has partnered with eSIM tech provider Mobilise to introduce eSIMs to its mobile application. Founded in 2020, Gist Mobile started as a VoIP provider, offering virtual numbers, voice and SMS features. It is now using Mobilise’s  HERO to introduce eSIMs which allows service providers to offer connectivity services using their existing app in
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November 13, 2024
Ymobile to sell data eSIM products as a Three MVNO
Three has welcomed Ymobile as a new MVNO to offer data-only eSIM plans that can be bought through the Ymobile app without any contractual obligations. Ymobile offers five flexible, 30-day data plans. These are 2GB for £2, 5GB for £5, 10GB for £7, 50GB for £10, and 100GB for £15. Ymobile is an MVNO brand
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November 13, 2024
Lyca Mobile and Sim Local team up to broaden international data eSIM products
MVNO Lyca Mobile and Sim Local have teamed up to now offer Lyca’s data eSIM plans across the UK, France, Ireland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the USA. Sim Local’s platform offers eSIMs to international global travellers which connect to data packages from regional providers The partnership with Sim Local is Lyca’s first e-commerce retail
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November 12, 2024
Focus Group notches up 11th acquisition with TMAC takeover
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
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November 8, 2024
iD Mobile surpasses 2m customers – with 488,000 added in the last year
Currys’ MVNO iD Mobile, has reached the two million subscriber milestone, adding 488,000 new subscribers in the past year.  iD Mobile, whch launched nine years ago is hosted by Three and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Currys. It positions itself as a “value” network promoting affordability, flexibility, and a variety of features. It received ‘Great
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November 6, 2024
CMA expected to OK Vodafone and Three merger as competition fears subside
The proposed merger between Vodafone and Three is nearly a done deal. The Competition and Markets Authority has agreed that a significant network upgrade by the merged company could address competition concerns and allow the merger to proceed. The CMA now states that a legally binding commitment from Vodafone and Three to undertake their proposed
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November 5, 2024
GK Telecom becomes an MVNO enabling it to offer voice calls as well as data on travel eSIMS
SIM distributor GK Telecom has become an MVNO enabling it to offer travel eSIM with phone numbers and support texting and voice calls. From January, travellers using a GK Telecom travel eSIM will experience roaming as if on their home network, albeit with a different eSIM number. Travel eSIMs are typically data only, requiring users
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November 1, 2024
Paul Jacobs promoted to Exertis trading director
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
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October 31, 2024
Rogue fake battery status microchips are tricking thousands into purchasing flawed used iPhones
Thousands of unsuspecting buyers of used iPhones across the world have been sold devices containing a concealed microchip that deceptively hides the true status of battery health. In reality, these batteries may be significantly worn down or even near depletion, misleading customers about their device’s true condition. The microchips, which cost as little as £1.50,
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October 29, 2024
Genstar Capital takes majority stake in Likewize for undislosed amount
Likewize’s existing investor, Genstar Capital, has become the majority shareholder in the company for an undisclosed amount, following its initial investment in March of last year. Management and Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) will remain minority investors in Likewize. Leadership is not expected to change. Genstar President and Managing Partner Ryan Clark (main pic R) said,
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October 22, 2024
Genstar Capital takes majority control of Likewize for undisclosed amount
Likewize’s existing investor, Genstar Capital, has become the majority shareholder in the company for an undisclosed amount, following its initial investment in March of last year. Management and Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) will remain minority investors in Likewize. Leadership is not expected to change. Genstar President and Managing Partner Ryan Clark (main pic R) said,
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October 22, 2024
Fergal Donovan sets up recycling company Cyculus leveraging Apkudo platform
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
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October 21, 2024
US warranty giant Allstate acquires circularity company Kingfisher-mx
US warranty company Allstate Protection Plans has acquired smart device lifecycle company Kingfisher-mx for an undisclosed amount. Allstate Protection Plans, formerly known as SquareTrade, offers extended warranties and protection plans for consumer electronics, appliances, furniture, and more. The company is a subsidiary of Allstate, one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S. Kingfisher was
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October 14, 2024
Alchemy announces record financials from booming global secondary market
Irish circular technology company Alchemy increased revenues by 60 per ent to of $711 million for the financial year ending 31 March 2024 over the previous year’s $443 million. Alchemy traded over 2.4 million devices globally, up 700,000 from the previous year. The company has traded more than seven million devices since it was set
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October 11, 2024
ICT Reverse boss Craig Smith listed among “50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders”
Craig Smith, Group Managing Director of ICT Reverse and Mazuma Mobile, is among 50 entrepreneurs listed in the “Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024”   out of 700 nominations from 39 towns and cities. The competition was created by the investment firm LDC, part of Lloyds Banking Group. The Top 50 celebrates entrepreneurs “who
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October 10, 2024
EE’s White City flagship store raises its glasses to an extended reality experience area
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
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October 9, 2024
Tesco Mobile sponsors online learning programme for primary schools
Tesco Mobile is to sponsor of Digital Matters, a free online learning programme from Internet Matters for primary school teachers to teach media literacy and online safety education, Tesco Mobile says 30 per cent of teachers are citing a lack of training as a significant barrier to teaching online safety effectively and 21 per cent
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October 8, 2024
Vodafone and Google Extend AI Partnership for 10 Years 
Vodafone and Google have extended their existing partnership by 10 years to bring new services, devices, and TV experiences to Vodafone customers across Europe and Africa, supported by Google Cloud and Google’s Gemini models. Both companies will jointly promote the use of universal industry standards in areas such as online safety, responsible AI development, network
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October 8, 2024
Millions of unrecycled used phones gathering dust in drawers claims Compare and Recycle research
Millions of UK households are sitting on a stockpile of unused mobile phones, potentially losing billions in trade-in value according to recycling site Compare and Recycle. The study, conducted in collaboration with YouGov, found that 5.68 million UK households have at least three unused, but still functional, mobile phones stored at home. More than half
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October 7, 2024
Vodafone Group commissions building of a 26k sq m logistics hub in Luxembourg
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
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October 4, 2024
350 Virgin Media O2 staff to move to new luxury site next Spring
Around Virgin Media O2 350 employees from the current Bellshill office will relocate three miles away to new luxury offices at Maxim Park, in Lanarkshire, 20 minutes from Glasgow. Maxim Park was selected for its amenities, transport links, and community environment. The new office will serve employees across departments including network expansion, technology, and operations.
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October 3, 2024
City of London Expands Mobile Network with Freshwave and EE Partnership
An outdoor small cell project in the City of London by EE and connectivity infrastructure Freshwave   is now expanding with 25 new sites, boosting 4G and 5G coverge across the Square Mile. Sites benefiting from the new coverage include St. Paul’s Cathedral, Cannon Street, and the Bank of England. The project aims to improve
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October 2, 2024
MusicMagpie will be sold to AO for £10 million
AO is to buy musicMagpie £10 million. The deal is structured as a “scheme of arrangement” and is expected to be finalised pending court approval. Around 54 per cent of MusicMagpie shareholders, including key institutions, have shown support for the acquisition. A scheme of arrangementis a legal process used in corporate transactions, including mergers, takeovers,
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October 2, 2024
Networks must now protect travellers from unexpected roaming charges under new Ofcom law
UK mobile customers will be better protected against unexpected roaming charges while using their phone abroad and at home under new Ofcom rules that have not yet come into force. Following Brexit, UK laws requiring operators to alert customers of roaming charges when they start roaming ceased to apply, although many operators have continued to
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October 1, 2024
Tech Minister opens Digital Catapult Newcastle 5G Immersive lab
Minister of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Chris Bryant has visited the new Digital Catapult 5G Immersive Lab in Newcastle. THe innovation lab, based in Newcastle’s Eldon Square, will help SMEs adapt to 5G and immersive technologies and facility wwill encourage SMEs to
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October 1, 2024
Vodafone and Three pledge to freeze prices for their MVNO’s if merger is approved by the CMA
Vodafone and Three have pledged to maintain tariffs for their SMARTY and VOXI MVNO customers.at £10 or below for two years from the completion of the proposed merger of the two networks. They say they will also provide a pricing framework that encourages other MVNOs to access their additional network capacity. Upon approval of the
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September 30, 2024
Doro to be acquired by Norwegian smartwatch maker Xplora for £61.4 million
Norwegian children’s smartwatch maker Xplora Technologies is set to buy Swedish device manufacturer Doro for £61.4 million (SEK 829 million). The bid of SEK 34 per share is 38.2 percent above Doro’s closing price on the Stockholm Stock Exchange last Thursday. Doro’s largest shareholders, Accendo Capital, Cidro Förvaltning, and Swedish investor and entrepreneur Peter Lindell,are considering the bid.
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September 28, 2024
Vodafone and Three merger vital to ensure 5G Standalone investment which could save transport sector billions
The UK will miss out on £11bn of infrastructure investment to deliver 5G Standalone to 95 percent of the population by 2030 and 99 percent of the UK population by 2034 unless the Vodafone Three merger goes ahead. So says Vodafone UK’s Chief Network Officer, Andrea Donà, citing findings from research that indicate nationwide 5G
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September 27, 2024
Reboxed appoints BlankIT to handle logistics and quality control
Reboxed, the sustainable platform offering refurbished devices, has announced a new logistics partnership with BlankIT known for its expertise in device quality control. The collaboration is expected to elevate Reboxed’s mission of delivering top-tier refurbished products to consumers in an eco-friendly manner. BlankIT Ltd will now oversee Reboxed’s device logistics, ensuring rigorous quality assurance. The
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September 27, 2024
Vodafone joins global telecom leaders to form Ericsson API joint venture
Vodafone has joined other major neowkr operators around the world to create a new company with Ercisson  to offer network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) globally. The venture aims to simplify access to advanced mobile network features, which have traditionally been difficult for developers to integrate across various telecom systems. The deal is expected to close
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September 25, 2024
Used device sales outpace number of new phone sales – CCS Insight
The second-hand smartphone market grew seven per cent in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest research from CCS Insight. But although shipments of devices increased, the value of the secondary market declined by 13 per cent to $7.7 billion due to the popularity of older devices such as the iPhone 11, which
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September 18, 2024
GK Telecom lands 2 x 3 Partner Awards
GK Telecom has won two Three UK Partner Awards – the “Three PAYG Quality Award 2023/2024” and “Smarty Mobile’s Best Student Campaign of the Year.” The “Three PAYG Quality Award 2023/2024” was for GK Telecom’s PAYG services, with a focus on customer tenure and satisfaction. GK Telecom’s also won the “Smarty Mobile Best Student Campaign
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September 18, 2024
There’s a Silver Lining to Focus Group’s tenth takeover
Business technology provider Focus Group has racked up its tenth acquisition in its financial year with the takeover of Hampshire-based telecoms IT reseller Silver Lining. Silver Lining offers telephony, cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity, and managed IT services, including technical support, infrastructure management, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity. The deal also includes Atmoso, a channel-only provider that
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September 16, 2024
Former Virgin Media O2 SMB sales head Angie Ablard Simpson joins UR to launch used device business portal
Former Virgin Media O2 Head of SMB Sales Angie Ablard Simpson has joined secondary market refurbisher urMobile as director of channel develoment. Her first project is launching a trade portal within called ur Business for buying and trading handsets which is now open, The UR Business portal offers account holders the ability to manage orders,
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September 16, 2024
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