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Mainline launches ‘Premium Partner Programme’
EE airtime distributor believes it will make a positive impact on each dealer’s ability to gain and retain business
Distributors - Paul Withers
September 26, 2014
Phones 4u iPhone customers won’t receive money back
Administrators advise that any deposits on new iPhone handsets will not be refunded
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 26, 2014
What do you think to the new square design BlackBerry Passport
Mobile News wants your views on the new BlackBerry Passport smartphone.
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 25, 2014
BlackBerry unveils Passport smartphone
Passport is first smartphone released by Canadian manufacturer in more than a year, running the new BB10.3 operating system
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 24, 2014
Dixons Carphone to offer more jobs to Phones 4u staff
Retailer’s executive team hosting a recruitment day in Stoke-on-Trent for employees of fallen rival
Retailers - James Pearce
September 23, 2014
OneCom hires ex-Phones 4u staff
Six ex-staff members already hired and dealer is inviting applications from more
Dealers - Alex Yau
September 23, 2014
Exclusive: Rod Millar quits Tech Data Mobile
Tech Data Mobile senior vice president Rod Millar has resigned from the firm after more than seven years. Stephen Nolan promoted as senior VP of Europe. 
Distributors - Michael Garwood
September 22, 2014
Phones 4u staff “shocked” and “disgusted” by owners
Stunned and emotional staff blast BC Partners for the way it has managed the retailer’s entrance into administration
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 22, 2014
Vodafone buys 140 Phones 4u stores safeguarding 900 jobs
Operator, partially blamed for firms collapse, to take over 140 stores safeguarding 900 jobs. Administrators confirms 628 head office jobs axed so far. 
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 19, 2014
In Pictures: Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus go on sale at Regent Street store
Thousands of customers eagerly await the release of Apple’s new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus outside London’s Regent Street store today. 
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 19, 2014
Excalibur Comms launches charity record attempt
Swindon-based firm looking to raise more than £50,000 for charity
Dealers - Alex Yau
September 19, 2014
Phones 4u bondholders seek EE and Vodafone deal
Potential deal would see Phones 4u stores open if operators are willing to agree terms
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 18, 2014
Daisy analysis finds more of its dealers are diversifying
Around 80 per cent of its base don’t see mobile as being central to their businesses, with 60 per cent offering fixed line within their core services
Distributors - Paul Withers
September 18, 2014
OneCom contest winner becomes Portsmouth FC squad member
Stu Carpenter wins squad membership in a free prize draw organised by Vodafone Platinum Partner OneCom
Dealers - Paul Withers
September 18, 2014
Dixons Carphone secures Phones 4u jobs as EE makes move
Operator in discussions that would save more jobs at stricken retailer
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 17, 2014
EE apologises for cutting off 552 Phones 4u connections
P4u management had phones temporarily disconnected on Monday as they were breaking news of future to staff
Retailers - James Pearce
September 17, 2014
Phones 4u staff likely to miss out on redundancy payments
Taxpayer may be left to foot bill if company if no buyer is found by PwC
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 16, 2014
Vodafone planned joint takeover of Phones 4u
Report claims executives met with financial and legal advisers to the retailer to discuss an acquisition along with EE, but later dismissed any deal
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 16, 2014
Mobile News editor Michael Garwood discusses Phones 4U on ITV News
Mobile News editor Michael Garwood talks to ITV News and BCB Radio following the sudden collapse of Phones 4u
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 16, 2014
Phones 4U enters administration as EE quits – 5,600 jobs at risk
EE completes network exodus – as 18 year run looks all but over. 5,000 plus retail staff fear for their jobs as all 700 plus stores told not to open
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 15, 2014
Caudwell slams networks following Phones 4u collapse
Former owner hits out at decision of networks to withdraw distribution agreements from store he founded in 1996
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 15, 2014
Pre-orders open for iPhone 6 smartphones
iPhone 6 free on a 4G contract from £43.50 per month, with the larger model £5 per month more expensive
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 12, 2014
£500 million Daisy takeover deadline extended
Previous deadline for consortium to make offer was due to expire yesterday evening
Distributors - Alex Yau
September 11, 2014
Frequency revamps its top team for ‘ambitious growth’
Five recruits join management as founder Limpenny becomes CEO and John Willoughby MD
Distributors - Paul Withers
September 11, 2014
Recipe for success as Olive wins £40,000 patisserie phone deal
Vodafone Platinum Partner beats two other companies to provide Paul UK with 40 connections and iPhone 5s smartphones for a further two years
Dealers - Paul Withers
September 11, 2014
Industry reaction to the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch
Industry reacts to the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch announcements
Distributors - Michael Garwood
September 10, 2014
UC giant GCI sets sights on B2B mobile domination
One the UK’s fastest-growing companies clinches 19th acquisition in 11 years – Commsxchange joint managing directors to spearhead assault on mobile
Dealers - Alex Yau
September 9, 2014
Ingram boosts cover with Supercover
Partnership will see distributor offer insurance services to B2B and B2C resellers for the first time
Distributors - Paul Withers
September 9, 2014
Chess Telecom named UK champion at business awards
Chess beats competition to win UK Award at major European business event
Distributors - Alex Yau
September 9, 2014
Phones 4u faces battle for high street survival
Vodafone axe is a ‘kick in the teeth’ and retailer could ‘disappear’, say industry analysts
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 8, 2014
Fonehouse undergoes divisional and staff restructure
Retailer offering own accessories and handset repair operation, as Warren Taylor replaces Russ Wheeler as B2B group sales director
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 8, 2014
Trio of Vodafone Platinum Partners make Tech Track 100
Evolve Telecom, Olive and OneCom inside the top 50; device protection manufacturer Tech 21 makes the top five
Dealers - Paul Withers
September 8, 2014
Carphone gets exclusive on HTC One mini 2 in pink
Colour variant to go on sale at the retail from next month
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 5, 2014
IFA: CAT Phones announce new S50 rugged 4G smartphone
New 4G handset aimed at outdoor workers and sports enthusiasts
International - Michael Garwood
September 4, 2014
IFA: Sony launch world’s slimmest and lightest tablet
New Xperia Z3 Compact tablet is just 6.4mm and weighs 270g
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 4, 2014
IFA: HTC unveil new Desire 820 smartphone
New “affordable” mid-range 5.5 inch screen device is aimed at “entertainment lovers”
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 4, 2014
Daisy launches online hub to help growing businesses
The Inside Track offers advice from Daisy experts and guest contributors on a variety of business topics
Unified Comms - Paul Withers
September 4, 2014
Network exodus continues as Vodafone ditches Phones 4u
Vodafone also announces that it will be extending its arrangement with Dixons Carphone
Retailers - Alex Yau
September 1, 2014
Phones 4u to launch online video to support ad campaign
Clip available through a microsite promoted on the retailer’s Facebook and Twitter pages from this afternoon, which it says is a playful way to drive engagement with its current campaign
Retailers - Paul Withers
August 27, 2014
Data Select team aiming to raise £2,500 for Ataxia UK
Five employees taking on the Spartan Race and Back 2 The Trenches obstacle courses to raise money for charity searching for a cure to degenerative condition Freidrich’s Ataxia
Distributors - Paul Withers
August 26, 2014
Phones 4u aims for retail leadership in wearables
Retailer wants to be seen as being at the forefornt of the technology as it continues to trial its Be.Smart store concept
Retailers - James Pearce
August 26, 2014
DUCL wins £24.5m contract to manage PSN across Kent
Joint venture between Daisy Group and Updata Infrastructure to manage a wide area network connecting more than 1,350 sites and 370,000 users
Unified Comms - Paul Withers
August 19, 2014
Exertis Micro-P named exclusive smartphone distributor for Asus
Three new 3G smartphones to be unveiled at an event in London tonight, with a 4G device to follow next month
Distributors - Paul Withers
August 14, 2014
Daisy CEO Riley leads £500m takeover approach for company
Majority shareholders Riley and Toscafund, as well as private equity group Penta Capital, form consortium with the possibility of taking firm private
Unified Comms - Paul Withers
August 13, 2014
Carphone snaps up Schama from Dixons Retail
Former Fonehouse commercial director takes responsibility of maintaining and developing relationships with the retailer’s mobile operator partners
Retailers - Paul Withers
August 13, 2014
More ins and outs at Brightstar 20:20
Four senior staff members departing distributor, while former HTC manager Nick Baker joins to manage the firms major contracts
Distributors - Michael Garwood
August 12, 2014
Frequency launches dedicated B2B online portal
‘Web Shop’ provides retail partners with live data feeds on stock availability and pricing, as well as downloadable product and marketing collateral
Distributors - Paul Withers
August 12, 2014
Olive beats 900 tech companies to best website award
B2B dealer rated above firms such as Ingram Micro, Mitel, Cisco, Gamma and Peach Telecom by TECHtionary, which says it excels in navigation, clarification, infographics and animation
Dealers - Paul Withers
August 8, 2014
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