TMT First appointed as Microsoft authorised service partner

Mobile device repair, refurbishment, and supply chain solutions provider TMT First has been appointed as a Microsoft Authorised Service Partner to provide repairs for Microsoft Surface devices. TMT First now has access to Microsoft training, certification, advanced diagnostics, specialized tools, and genuine parts. This collaboration adds to TMT First’s existing partnerships with Apple, Samsung, and

£10 Virgin Media O2 plan benefits low-income customers

Virgin Media O2 has introduced a new £10-a-month 10GB mobile plan to help people on low incomes. The 30-day rolling contract, called the O2 Essential Plan, is available to new and existing customers who receive Income-based Employment Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit, or Universal Credit. EU roaming is included at no extra

Currys is first retailer of Fairphone modular devices

Currys is now selling devices from Dutch manufacturer Fairphone and will be selling the Fairphone 5 on a SIM-free basis for £619. Fairphone was founded in 2013 to produce smartphones that are environmentally friendly. The phones have a modular design, and components like the battery, screen, and camera can be replaced individually. Owners can buy

Lebara sold to Waterland Private Equity – promises seamless transition

Leading MVNO Lebara has been sold to the European private equity firm Waterland Private Equity by its main existing owners, Alchemy and Triton Partners, who acquired the MVNO in 2020. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals. Waterland specializes in a “buy-and-build” strategy, acquiring and consolidating businesses. It was established in 1999 and has its

India conglomerate buys massive £4bn stake in BT Group

Indian investment company Bharti Global has taken a 24.5 percent stake in BT Group worth £4 billion by buying all the BT stock owned by Altice UK. Bharti Global is the key investment arm of India-based Bharti Enterprises, a conglomerate with interests in telecommunications, space, insurance, and other sectors. The company aims to leverage new

300 Nokia 4G/5G drones to be deployed across Switzerland for emergency response and infrastructure monitoring

Swisscom Broadcast is deploying 300 of Nokia’s ‘Drones-as-a-Service’ networks across Switzerland to enable emergency response, handle perimeter protection, and conduct infrastructure inspections. The drones communicate over 4G or 5G networks. The drone-in-a-box as-a-service solution includes a Nokia drone, docking station, parachute, payload equipment such as a dual gimbal camera, software ground control station, and a

Olympic athletes go for more gold and flip their Flips

Olympic edition Galaxy Z Flip 6 phones gifted to around 17,000 Paris Olympic athletes have started appearing on eBay with asking prices up to $10,000. Samsung produced the Olympic edition for Paris24 athletes only. The phones have a gold finish with Olympic rings and come in a special leather case. They are not available to