INQ has opened offices in Beijing and Silicon Valley as part of its expansion plans into new markets this year

The GW620 Intouch is to be made available on T-Mobile and Virgin for free on 18-month and 24-month deals, respectively

Data Select handles iPhone pre-orders from Vodafone, and website fulfilment for the device going forward

Sigma Group shuts 27 3G Mobile stores, a major channel for Irish network operator Meteor, after the network pulls out of purchase. Future of distributor Sigma Telecom also in question

John Doughty joins ex-20:20 manager Jane Griffiths at mobile unit; new Samsung PBX contract sees ex-Nimans specialists recruited

O2 is to launch a fixed line service to be bundled with its consumer broadband packages in March

20:20 Mobile has sealed a deal with Acer to stock the neoTouch and Liquid devices, enhancing its Acer product portfolio

Online cash advance company Wonga.com has launched the first iPhone app which allows users to access cash loans directly through their handset

Sony Ericsson claims Sony Ericsson’s UK market share has rise by two per cent following the reintroduction of the Satio by Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4U

Orange distributor Mainline is to launch a series of training days this year for the channel