Southwest retail chain JAG Communications has taken on five area managers from Go Mobile following its recent purchase of the Midlands retail chain, which has added 57 stores to its portfolio.

Samsung has launched its first ultra durable handset, the Samsung Solid, which is exclusive to O2.

Shares in Carphone Warehouse have soared after rumours of takeover bids from Vodafone and Best Buy.

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Distributor Mainline has appointed Matthew Bowser as its new dealer support executive.

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Mainline has unveiled a new marketing programme for its affiliated dealers.

Orange has unveiled an interactive window in one of its central London stores that enables window shoppers to interact with content from its mobile portal, Orange World.

Advantage has signed up 300 dealers since its launch in September, surpassing its target of 250 for the end of this year. It said it had also become the second highest indirect consumer connector for 3.

Two men were sentenced last month for possession of 194,000 pounds worth of stolen Nokia Vertu handsets.