In this weeks edition of the Mobile News podcast Nokia UK managing director Simon Ainslie talks about the groups current performance and its plans for the future.

Unique Distribution managing director Andy Tow said last week the companys move to new premises in October will see it challenge for the very biggest distribution contracts.

O2 has announced the appointment of Gav Thompson as head of brand strategy.

Symbian phones has announced that it sold 18.7 million smartphones in the past quarter, which represents a 52 per cent increase year on year.

Dextra Airtime is supporting Currys move into the airtime contract market with its Activate customer registration system.

Former directors of PNC Telecom have repaid almost £300,000 to shareholders following litigation in the High Court in London.

Phone City owner Akif Sadique is winding down his mobile business in Thornton Heath, Surrey.

Currys is set to open mobile communications zones in its stores across the UK that will offer a range of mobiles, network tariffs and accessories.

Nokia has appointed O2 and Orange marketer Will Harris as its new UK marketing director.

Vodafone is expected to upgrade its small business tariffs next month. Its two-year plans are to include free landline calls and free calls to other Vodafone numbers.