Eighty staff to help develop new customer-oriented technologies

Strax buys accessories unit of French distributor Vinanco for undisclosed fee

Offers aimed at kick-starting sales for Orange distributor’s independent dealers until the end of the month

Ad-funded MVNO brings in co-founder Antti Öhrling to take the UK reigns as Shaun Gregory resigns

Meanwhile, director of indirect sales Bernie O’Beirne has left; role to be absorbed by new director of sales Amanda Lambert

PhonePay Plus shuts down scam which charged customers 50p per minute to listen to pointless ringtone

Nokia to work with consumer electronics giant Phillips to improve connection of devices through Digital Living Network Alliance technology

Government move to allow mobiles in hospital might be hindered by lack of coverage inside buildings

New edition of designer device to launch this month exclusively to Vodafone and Phones 4U

Sarah Gill has been brought in as head of sales, charged with driving new business and acquisitions