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CPW to stock BlackBerry 9720 in blue, pink and purple from October
The retailer will offer the smartphone for free on plans from £11, and SIM free for £169.95
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 25, 2013
Consortium to buy BlackBerry for $4.7bln (£3bln)
Consortium led by Toronto based ‘Fairfax Financial’ begin due diligence ahead of proposed $4.7 billion (£3billion) purchase of struggling manufacturer 
International - Michael Garwood
September 23, 2013
Vodafone gets all clear for Kabel Deutschland deal
The EU’s competition authority, the European Commission, has given Vodafone unconditional clearance to complete its acquisition of the German cable company
International - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 20, 2013
Survey finds 93pc of Apple shoppers want the iPhone 5s
More than nine tenths of a sample of 100 people queueing outside Apple’s Regent Street store said they were there to buy the iPhone 5s, with just one person wanting the iPhone 5c
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 20, 2013
Olive adds 45,000 connections with Wish Comms acquisition
The acquisition is Olive’s ninth in two years and takes its base above 110,000 connections
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 19, 2013
P4U puts five times more iPhone stock into stores than before
Retailer says it will have stock in all of its stores over the launch weekend as a result
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 19, 2013
Selfridges to get UK weekend exclusive on BlackBerry Z30
Smartphone to go on sale first at Carphone Warehouse concession stores in Selfridges next Friday, with full nationwide roll-out following three days later
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 18, 2013
EE unveils updated ‘My EE’ app to manage mobile usage
The application is available to download from Android, iOS, BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone 8 app stores immediately
Unified Comms - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 18, 2013
Advanced awarded EE direct partner status
The Kent-based dealer has secured over 35,000 EE connections to date
Dealers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 17, 2013
Maintel eyes more acquisitions following Datapoint purchase
Vodafone gold partner seeking further deals as it reports a slight rise in revenue and profit for the first half of this year
Dealers - Paul Withers
September 16, 2013
Mobile Fun reports record turnover and profit figures
Online retailer for mobile accessories sees international sales surge by 45 per cent to £4.9 million, with profits up 28.3 per cent to £1.1 million
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 16, 2013
EU sets out plans to end mobile roaming charges
The European Commission has proposed banning incoming call charges within the EU from July 2014
International - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 12, 2013
Distributor Micro P to be rebranded in October
Micro P parent company DCC SerCom to announce rebranding plans affecting its IT, Communications and Home Entertainment distribution business arms
International - Michael Garwood
September 11, 2013
O2 insists iPhone 5C and 5S “will” be compatible on its 4G network
iPhone 5c and 5S will work on O2’s network, despite Apple’s official website stating otherwise.
Dealers - Michael Garwood
September 11, 2013
P4U to open 100 stores to ‘revolutionise’ customer experience
Store numbers to exceed 800, taking it past Carphone Warehouse as the biggest UK mobile retailer by reach
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 10, 2013
O2 in £19m store refit programme to deploy ‘digital services’ strategy
Operator aiming to transform its stores to mirror its online shopping experience following double figure growth in that sales channel
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 10, 2013
OneCom and Evolve Telecom continue acquisition pushes
OneCom snaps up lead generation firm Black Sheep Communications, while Evolve buys Vodafone silver partner Select Telecom
Dealers - Paul Withers
September 9, 2013
Phones 4U sells Lifestyle Services Group for £107m
Retailer offloads its mobile phone insurance business to “focus on opportunities in its core business”
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 5, 2013
Virgin Media to open new flagship store in Birmingham
Virgin launching latest concept outlet, showcasing its range of products using touchscreen wall technology in a more interactive retail setting
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 5, 2013
Microsoft agrees £4.6bn deal to buy Nokia
Microsoft has agreed a £4.6 billion deal to buy Nokia’s mobile phone business – the deal is expected to conclude early 2014
Retailers - Michael Garwood
September 3, 2013
Cutting Room: Resellers should offer advice on theft
With thousands of arrests related to mobile phone thefts already this year, Paul Withers argues retail and operator staff should still be doing more to educate customers on this type of crime
Retailers - Paul Withers
August 30, 2013
P4U prioritises in-store 4G education
Retailer claims less then half of consumers don’t understand the benefits of 4G
Retailers - James Barnes
August 29, 2013
Tech Data Mobile to distribute Kazam handsets
Tech Data Mobile to distribute new range of handsets when they are officially launched next month
Dealers - Michael Garwood
August 27, 2013
Data Select and 20:20 Mobile to retain Sony distribution deals
Sony Mobile set to confirm both distributors have been retained following recent review, Mobile News understands
Dealers - Michael Garwood
August 22, 2013
Fob-sized phones could be banned in UK
The government has begun talks with trade and crime bodies following reports the phones were being targeted at prisoners
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
August 22, 2013
Daisy launches Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and BlackBerry promotion
Dealers purchasing BlackBerry 10 smartphones will be entered into a prize draw to win a trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November  
Dealers - Paul Withers
August 20, 2013
Activ8 launches website to promote new accessories range
The manufacturer and distributor’s new online platform will offer high-end fashion accessories for Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices under the COVERT brand
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
August 16, 2013
HTC One Mini goes on sale in the UK
Smaller and more affordable version of manufacturer’s flagship One smartphone now available from all major mobile retailers and operators 
Retailers - Paul Withers
August 14, 2013
HTC appoint Martin Kang as new EMEA marketing VP
Man who played key role in Samsung’s ‘Galaxy’ brand launch, looking to help boost HTC’s identity
Retailers - Michael Garwood
August 14, 2013
Nokia Lumia 625 to go on sale in the UK from August 28
Latest addition to the manufacturer’s smartphone portfolio will be available  from Carphone Warehouse, Phones 4U, EE, O2 and Vodafone
Retailers - Paul Withers
August 14, 2013
O2 looks to extend retail outlet franchising plans
Operator could add a further 10-15 per cent of initial store target due to its good progress and strong list of candidates
Retailers - Paul Withers
August 13, 2013
BlackBerry board to consider potential sale
Manufacturer to explore possibility of joint ventures, partnerships and even the sale of the company
Dealers - James Barnes
August 12, 2013
HTC hires Hollywood star Downey Jnr to help ‘Change’ firm’s identity
Star signs two year agreement to head-up firms more playful ‘Change’ marketing campaign
Dealers - Michael Garwood
August 12, 2013
Avenir incentive lets dealers reach for the sky
BlackBerry hardware and software promotion will see the winning dealer rewarded with a holiday voucher worth £1,500
Dealers - Paul Withers
August 9, 2013
Mainline promotion to help EE sales fly
EE airtime distributor will offer dealers chance to win flight on British Airways simulator
Dealers - James Barnes
August 8, 2013
Micro P set to be named new Sony Mobile distributor
Sony selects Micro P after concluding July distribution review – Mobile News understands.  
Dealers - Michael Garwood
August 8, 2013
All O2 B2B partners able to offer 4G services from launch
O2 opts against EE’s strategy of limiting the number of B2B dealers able to sell 4G tariffs at launch
Retailers - Michael Garwood
August 1, 2013
Vodafone ups new B2B connections bonuses
Operator to boost payments by £30 from Thursday, bringing it in line with what O2 offers its dealers
Dealers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 30, 2013
Olive buys Vodafone dealer Direct Communications
The purchase is Olive’s eight in the past year and gives it 3,000 more Vodafone connections
Dealers - Michael Garwood
July 29, 2013
EE sets three year plan to lead market for B2B connections
The operator’s CEO Olaf Swantee told Mobile News it will strengthen indirect channel partnerships to drive business connections
Dealers - Michael Garwood
July 29, 2013
GSMA unveil mobile commerce vision
Operators back optimistic white paper outlining ways mobile technology can revolutionise the high street
Retailers - James Barnes
July 26, 2013
EE CEO expects sales boost when rivals roll-out 4G
EE CEO Olaf Swantee believes 4G marketing from O2 and Vodafone will help drive sales through its own stores. Operator on course to beat one million customer target by end of year. 
Dealers - Michael Garwood
July 25, 2013
CPW Europe sees 10pc growth with UK sales ‘particularly strong’
The retailer said it wants to replicate its performance in the UK across other markets
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 24, 2013
OneCom named as Vodafone’s ‘Platinum Partner of the Year’
CommsXchange named gold partner of the year, with Rock Networks picking up the prize for silver partner of the year
Dealers - Paul Withers
July 23, 2013
Vodafone creates new integrated partner programme
Mobile, fixed and IT partners together in converged programme, focusing on increased sales of more products and services across a greater number of business customers
Dealers - Paul Withers
July 18, 2013
HTC unveils new compact ‘HTC One Mini’ smartphone
Brand awareness at all time high following HTC One launch – prompting the new lower priced “family” addition Mini 
Dealers - Michael Garwood
July 18, 2013
Phones 4U to offer HTC One Mini from August launch
The retailer has confirmed it will stock the compact version of the HTC One, which has a reduced screen size of 4.3 inches
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 18, 2013
TalkTalk Mobile slashes cost of low-end Huawei smartphones
It is offering the Huawei Ascend Y210 from £1.25 on contract and the Huawei Ascend G510 from £2.50 on contract
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 18, 2013
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