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Xiaomi launches Redmi 7A smartphone in UK
The entry-level smartphone costs £99.99 and is available today (Aug 22)
Manny Pham
August 22, 2019
HTC’s UK sales curb ‘news’ is no news amid dwindling brand
Vendor’s suspension of smartphone sales may be just a nail in the coffin after its recent UK decline
Jasper Hart
August 22, 2019
Prestige goes on the move with plans to increase headcount
The dealer is on the lookout to more than double headcount in the next year Fareham-based dealer Prestige Telecom is moving offices as it embarks on a recruitment drive. The Plan.com partner is relocating back to Gosport, where it was founded in 2014 by Andrew Rodgers and Sean Rhodes. The move, expected to be completed
Dealers
August 21, 2019
US companies allowed to trade with Huawei for 90 more days
Huawei was banned from doing business with US companies in May, but a special licence resumed business
Manny Pham
August 21, 2019
Mazuma’s own recycle sets it up to make most of refurbished market
After big changes since its purchase by EcoRenew, the recycler thinks it could hit £100m this year
Jasper Hart
August 21, 2019
Audacious has bold target for users with hearing loss
Earlier this year Audacious won the Most Innovative MVNO award at the MVNOs World Congress A new MVNO aiming to attract customers with hearing loss is targeting 600,000 customers in the next five years. Audacious, which launched on August 14 on EE’s network, is a venture between Isle of Man operator Manx Telecom and audio
Jasper Hart
August 21, 2019
Virgin Mobile launches cost-effective Family Plans
The main account holder has access to each individual plan Virgin Mobile has launched a Family Plan offer to give its customers a simpler way of managing multiple mobile plans. The plan is available exclusively to Virgin Media customers and provides a single account for multiple SIMs, with customers able to add up to five
Paul Lipscombe
August 21, 2019
Mazuma Mobile looks to double turnover with expanded portfolio
Mazuma has also spent £2 million on its advertising campaign Mazuma Mobile is hoping to double its turnover for the year after completing a move to a new office and warehouse space in Morecambe earlier this year. The phone trade-in company, which was bought last year by Hong Kong-based EcoRenew, started the year with an
Jasper Hart
August 21, 2019
IPCom surprised at HTC’s handset withdrawal
HTC has suspended smartphone sales in the UK due to a patent dispute IPCom has expressed surprise at HTC’s decision to withdraw its handsets from sale in the UK. Speaking to Mobile News, the patent licensing firm’s managing director Pio Suh said he had not previously seen such a decision by a manufacturer. Sales suspension
Jasper Hart
August 21, 2019
Data Select grows rugged portfolio as it becomes UK distribution partner for AGM
AGM becomes Data Select’s second rugged vendor partner Data Select has announced the expansion of its rugged handset portfolio as it becomes the UK distribution partner for AGM Mobile Devices Europe, the European arm of the Chinese rugged device manufacturer. AGM joins Polish manufacturer Hammer in Data Select’s rugged stable as it looks to strengthen
Distributors
August 20, 2019
Yealink boosts team with appointment of industry veteran
The Yealink business unit at Nycomm has boosted its team with the appointment of a brand new channel business development manager. Dawn Lill takes up the role, with over 30 years experience in the channel and has been tasked with driving sales and develop closer reseller relationships. Lill joins from Voiceflex where she worked as
Paul Lipscombe
August 20, 2019
Vodafone not offering “true” 5G according to O2 CEO
The claim comes after Vodafone launched 5G with a range of unlimited deals O2 CEO Mark Evans has said Vodafone customers are not getting a true 5G experience, highlighting the operator’s new unlimited but throttled data packages. Vodafone, which launched its 5G network on July 3, is selling three tiers of 5G contracts: Unlimited Lite
Manny Pham
August 20, 2019
Data Select’s Tour de Select raises money against deadly conditions
Funds going to brain tumor and mitochondrial disease charities
Distributors
August 20, 2019
EE Smart Plan customers can now stream Spotify without using data
Smart Plan customers can also use Apple Music, Deezer and Tidal without depleting data
Manny Pham
August 20, 2019
Data Select loses Nuu in major revamp of European structure
The Hong Kong-based manufacturer is looking to refocus its sales strategy after challenges in UK Hong Kong-based manufacturer Nuu Mobile has cut ties with its main UK distribution partner Data Select and seen its headcount in the country cut in half as part of a major revamp in the UK and Europe. The company now
Distributors
August 20, 2019
Samsung has edge in 5G battle after early start
5G is available across a number of UK cities with further rollout expected by the end of the year Samsung has the edge in the 5G battle following the launch of its second 5G handset this year – the Galaxy Note 10 5G. It follows the release of the Galaxy S10 5G earlier this summer
Paul Lipscombe
August 19, 2019
Three launches 5G with unlimited broadband service
The service is wireless offering an alternative to fixed-line broadband
Manny Pham
August 19, 2019
Vodafone strengthens Wasps partnership and brings 5G to the Ricoh Arena
Vodafone launched its 5G network on July 3 Vodafone has strengthened its partnership with Wasps through a sponsorship deal with the Ladies rugby team that will also bring 5G to the teams Ricoh Arena ground. The partnership was announced today (August 15) and will see the Vodafone logo branded on the kits of each side
Paul Lipscombe
August 15, 2019
Kondor and O2 partner to reduce packaging waste
Measures include box size reduction and elimination of plastic in packaging
Distributors
August 15, 2019
Samsung opens Kings Cross hub to showcase innovation
Samsung smartphones and devices are present for users to test out Samsung has opened up an experience centre in Kings Cross as it looks to showcase its latest innovations and collaborations to Londoners. The hub which is called Samsung KX, opened for the first time on July 31 and is located within Coal Drops Yard,
Paul Lipscombe
August 14, 2019
Vodafone launches unlimited 5G mobile and broadband ‘Together’ bundle
Operator claims it is a UK-first
Jasper Hart
August 14, 2019
Yboo’s Martyn Gould to appear on Dragon’s Den
Gould aims for consumer exposure alongside mogul investment
Jasper Hart
August 13, 2019
Carphone Warehouse sues Telefónica over alleged shortfall
Retailer alleges O2’s parent company has prevented it from hitting targets
Jasper Hart
August 13, 2019
Excalibur Communications raises £30,000 for charity
The 14 person Excalibur team conquered three mountain peaks: Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike
Manny Pham
August 13, 2019
Canalys: Samsung and Xiaomi see shipment surges in Q2 in Europe
Huawei suffers due to political controversy
Jasper Hart
August 12, 2019
Eight in 10 areas in the UK lack full 4G coverage
Scotland and Wales still have Britain’s lowest levels of mobile coverage
Manny Pham
August 9, 2019
Huawei announces new operating system
New OS will be open source
Jasper Hart
August 9, 2019
AO expands portfolio with launch of AO Mobile
AO World acquired online retailer Mobile Phones Direct in December 2018 Online electronics and appliances retailer AO has launched a website dedicated to its mobile offering. The website, which has been launched today (August 8) will feature an extensive choice of handsets from a number of vendors with plans available through the big four operators.
Paul Lipscombe
August 8, 2019
All MNOs ranging new Samsung Galaxy Note 10 range
Sky Mobile is also offering new device range
Jasper Hart
August 8, 2019
EE adds Amazon Prime Video and Gamer’s Data Pass to Smart Plan stable
Services join Music, Video, Sport and Roaming plans
Jasper Hart
August 7, 2019
Trinsic strikes IoT deal with Vodafone to connect Volvo cars
The deal sees Trinsic connect all new Volvo cars in the UK to the Vodafone network
Dealers
August 7, 2019
Samsung launches Galaxy Watch Active2
Pricing and availability to be announced at Samsung Unpacked tonight (August 7) Samsung has launched its latest smartwatch with the addition of the Galaxy Watch Active2. The South Korean vendor said it has designed the watch to bring more customisation to consumers’ lifestyles and enhance their health and wellness. It comes in a choice of
Paul Lipscombe
August 7, 2019
Sky Mobile launches GPS equipped smartwatch for children
The smartwatch is available from £10 per month with 1GB data
Manny Pham
August 6, 2019
Oppo signs patent deals with Intel and Ericsson to grow global business
Oppo has also revealed that it has deployed 5G patents in more than 20 countries Chinese vendor Oppo has confirmed that it has struck patent deals with Intel and Ericsson as it aims to boost global business. It follows Oppo recently signing a patent transfer agreement with Intel that involves the transfer of 58 patents
Paul Lipscombe
August 6, 2019
HTC suspends selling smartphones in UK due to IPCom patent row
Patent firm still negotiating with Xiaomi over infringement of same patent
Jasper Hart
August 6, 2019
Virgin Media sets out to bring gigabit broadband to 15 million by 2021
A million connections will be surpassed this year Virgin Media has set out bold targets to connect up to 15 million UK homes with gigabit broadband by the end of 2021. The first homes will be connected with the gigabit speeds this year, with Southampton the first city to receive the broadband, where customers have
Paul Lipscombe
August 5, 2019
Exertis makes refurbished handsets play
Refurbished Samsung smartphones will be available from Exertis today (Aug 5)
Distributors
August 5, 2019
TalkTalk Business MD steps down
Olson-Chapman served over 10 years with TalkTalk
Manny Pham
August 2, 2019
BT admits 5G premium may not be sustainable
EE surprised by rivals’ approach to 5G services
Jasper Hart
August 2, 2019
BT Q1 profits and revenues dip but remains on target
CEO Philip Jansen welcomes government’s target of full fibre coverage by 2025
Manny Pham
August 2, 2019
Openreach adds 36 more locations for full fibre broadband rollout
So far 1.5 million premises has been reached nationwide through the ‘Fibre First’ programme Openreach has announced 36 new locations will receive its Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband technology in the next 12 months. The rollout means 74 locations across the UK are now covered by Openreach’s Fibre First programme. In the coming months towns and cities
Paul Lipscombe
August 1, 2019
LG’s mobile division suffers amid wider company success
Mobile revenue up quarterly, down yearly
Jasper Hart
August 1, 2019
Westcoast strikes partnership with Tech21
Tech21 cases are now available to B2B customers through Westcoast
Distributors
August 1, 2019
Three sees H1 revenue decline amid 5G preparation
Dave Dyson anticipates H2 to be ‘important and exciting milestone’ for the operator
Jasper Hart
August 1, 2019
Global smartphone sales to decline in 2019 before 5G boost next year
Gartner expect 5G sales to reach 15 million this year Global smartphone sales will decline by 2.5 per cent this year as the market awaits 5G adoption. The prediction has been made by Gartner, who revealed that sales of smartphones to end users will reach 1.5 billion units this year. Despite the decline this year,
Paul Lipscombe
August 1, 2019
Samsung announces Galaxy Tab S6 tablet
Device announcement comes ahead of Unpacked event next week
Jasper Hart
July 31, 2019
SIM-only sales surge following ‘Text-to-Switch’ ruling
SIM-only sales at third-highest since 2014 in the week after new ruling came into effect Ofcom’s ‘Text-to-Switch’ ruling has boosted mobile market sales by 57 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and has led 12-month SIM-only deals to rise 104 per cent. This is according to data compiled by www.awin.com which analysed its weekly Mobile Benchmarking Report
Paul Lipscombe
July 31, 2019
Samsung’s mobile profits decrease in Q2 despite sales increase
Company’s wider sales decreases due to US-China and Korea-Japan tension
Jasper Hart
July 31, 2019
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