The BlackBerry Storm2, which now features Wi-Fi, is now available for pre-order from Vodafone, and will be in stores from October 26

Vodafone’s specially created Samsung 360 H1 handset to be released on October 30, free on £35, 24-month contracts. Network also launches website for parents to understand ‘Twitter’ generation

Acer launches its first Android-powered device, which also combines Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor

Orange new MVNO strategy to pitch to smaller niche communities could see it add a further two million customers a year to its network

Carphone Warehouse to trial new staff rota system in 20 stores to better match staff numbers with store footfall

International calling MVNO prepay SIMs to be available through 866 WHSmith outlets across UK

Sony Ericsson UK boss Nathan Vautier reckons new Sony Ericsson handsets and brand campaign will see the market sit up and take notice of the ailing manufacturer again

Orange has partnered with nine accessories distributors for a multi-supplier strategy, diluting contracts previosuly held by 20:20 and Avenir

25 per cent of Lightspeed Research survey respondents would like to book doctor’s appointments by text message

The ethnic MVNO has recruited ex-Virgin head of law to manage Lycamobile’s legal team