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BT Mobile tops Ofcom mobile complaints league for Q3
BT Mobile was the most complained-about mobile operator between April and June, according to Ofcom.
Operators
October 19, 2023
Three-Vodafone deal to cost consumers £300 more a year, Unite trade union tells MPs
The Unite trade union has attacked the proposed Vodafone and Three merger saying it is a threat to national security and will cost consumers £300 a year.
Staff Reporter
October 19, 2023
EE to relaunch as “New EE” with biggest ad campaign since 2012
EE is being relaunched as ‘New EE’ with the biggest marketing campaign since the brand’s launch in 2012. As part of a new raft of services and products, EE has partnered with Apple to launch a new TV streaming service called ‘EE TV.’ The new TV service will offer flexible TV packages accessed from an
Staff Reporter
October 12, 2023
Ericsson slashes half the book value off its Vonage cloud comms subsidiary
Ericsson has slashed £2.4 billion off the book value of Vonage, the American cloud communications provider it bought for £5 billion in 2022.
International
October 12, 2023
Apple could take greater control of used iPhone market next year, CCS Insight predicts
Apple could next year seize greater control of the used iPhone market as the popularity of refurbished iPhones chips away at sales of the brand-new models according to analysts CCS Insight. As part of its annual ‘Predictions for 2024 and Beyond’ event CCS Insight reckons, Apple will take direct action to dominate the secondary market
Staff Reporter
October 10, 2023
Management moves at distributor TD Synnex as Europe region boss retires.
IT products and services distributor TD Synnex has promoted Simon Bennett, Senior Director of Enterprise Software and Cloud for the UK and Ireland to Managing Director of Advanced Solutions for the same region. Matt Child, (main pic) the current head of Advanced Solutions, becomes Senior Vice President of Digital for Europe, taking over from Andy
Distributors
October 9, 2023
Virgin Media O2 and Ericsson provide standalone private 5G network for charity gaming tournament
Virgin Media O2 and Ericsson are to provide a 5G standalone private network to venues hosting a national BBC Children in Need charity games tournament
Manufacturers
October 6, 2023
A1 and machine-learning underpin new Google Pixel 8 line-up
AI and advanced photography are the major highlights of Google’s latest smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, with a ‘focus’ on enhancing photography and communication intelligence. The Android 14-powered Pixel 8 is priced at £699 (128GB) and £759 (256GB), while the Pixel 8 Pro comes in at £999 (128GB), £1,059 (256GB), and £1,179 (512GB). Both
Staff Reporter
October 5, 2023
Nokia sets up 6G test lab in Bangalore
Just as you’re trying to get your head around the possibilities of 5G comes the news that Nokia has opened a 6G Lab in Bangalore, India.
Staff Reporter
October 5, 2023
Cellhire signs new Orange Wholesale France deal to boost global IoT services
Cellhire is to offer connectivity to more than 220 destinations with 700 network operators, following its latest partnership with the wholesale arm of Orange. Global telecoms provider Cellhire has worked with Orange since 1997 and is an MVNO on the Orange Wholesale France network, It will now introduce a “light MVNO” for voice and data
Staff Reporter
October 4, 2023
HMD begins manufacturing 5G smartphones in Europe
HMD Global has begun producing Nokia-branded 5G smartphones in Europe. The first device, the 5G XR21, is now available and aimed at business users while the 302 limited edition versions are for consumers. The Nokia XR21 is designed to withstand dust, heat, impact, and water and uses recycled aluminium for the phone’s chassis. It is
Manufacturers
October 3, 2023
HPE Tees Up 5G Ryder Cup Connectivity
The Ryder Cup in Rome is getting its own private 5G and Wi-Fi network from Hewlett Packard Enterprise on the 370-acre golf course at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club
Staff Reporter
September 28, 2023
Nokia builds ’em big and beefy
Nokia has launched a range of rugged 5G devices for use in environments such as ports, mines, chemical plants, and offshore oil platforms.
Staff Reporter
September 28, 2023
Redundancies likely as Talk Talk Group splits into three standalone businesses
TalkTalk Group says it expects some redundancies in corporate functions as it demerges its main operating businesses into three standalone companies. These will be the B2B Wholesale Platform, TalkTalk Consumer, and TalkTalk Business Direct. The new companies will become operationally separate on November 1, and legally separate from March 1, 2024. Each division will be
Staff Reporter
September 27, 2023
Andy Morris takes top Likewize Europe role as Gerry O’Keefe retires.
Andy Morris has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Likewize Europe to replace Gerry O’Keefe who is retiring from the business.
Staff Reporter
September 26, 2023
Tech consortium unveils Northern Ireland’s largest 5G testbed
Technology consortium Smart Nano NI, has launched the largest 5G testbed in Northern Ireland in Derry-Londonderry to accelerate smart manufacturing in the country.
Staff Reporter
September 26, 2023
Replace Base now authorised to supply Motorola components and parts
Mobile phone repair parts and accessories provider Replace Base is now an official UK distributor of genuine Motorola parts providing DIY consumers, professional repairers and repair centres with authentic parts for repairing Motorola devices.
Staff Reporter
September 25, 2023
Customer fury over Tesco Mobile eSign glitch that halted iPhone 15 deliveries
Some Tesco Mobile customers who pre-ordered a new iPhone 15 or 15 Pro from were left disappointed and angry by a system glitch that prevented them from finalising their orders. A Tesco Mobile spokesperson said: “We are aware of an issue fulfilling a small proportion of Apple iPhone 15 and our team is working hard
Staff Reporter
September 22, 2023
Virgin Media O2 ploughs ahead with “Farm Of The Future” IoT project
Virgin Media O2 is trialling a rural project to help farmers protect their and other property from theft as well as monitor livestock movements and whether gates are open or closed.
Operators
September 21, 2023
EE to offer state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 7 routers to home broadband customers next year
EE plans to upgrade its home broadband service next year with a next-generation home broadband router supporting Qualcomm’s Wi-Fi 7 technology.
Staff Reporter
September 20, 2023
How 5GNC will pave the way for a revamp of communications services
The rollout of 5G and a related set of communication capabilities, known as 5G New Calling (5GNC), could open up new revenue streams for mobile operators writes Henry Calvert, head of networks at the GSMA.
Staff Reporter
September 19, 2023
EE upgrades 5G coverage in UK’s most popular national park
EE has boosted 4G coverage in the southern Lake District following the upgrade of two masts.
Staff Reporter
September 19, 2023
14.4 million Lightning cables could end up in UK landfills reckons musicMagpie
Around 14.4 million iPhone Lightning cables could end up in landfills following the iPhone’s transition to USB-C, according to circular economy pioneer Music Magpie.
Staff Reporter
September 19, 2023
Exertis may close Raunds warehouse and consolidate in Burnley Bridge super-warehouse
Exertis may close its Raunds, Wellingborough warehouse and distribution facility next year (above) and move the activity into its £50 million state-of-the-art Burnley Bridge complex.
Distributors
September 18, 2023
Apple could sell more than 150 million iPhone 15 units in a year says IDC
Apple is expected to sell over 150 million units of its new iPhone 15 lineup within the first 12 months of release, according to research firm IDC.
Staff Reporter
September 12, 2023
Apple could sell more than 150 million iPhone 15 units in a year – IDC
Apple is expected to sell over 150 million units of its new iPhone 15 lineup within the first 12 months of release, according to research firm IDC.
Staff Reporter
September 12, 2023
iPhone 15 prices range from £799 to £1,599 with speed and camera upgrades – and USBC
Apple’s new iPhone 15 range will cost more or less the same as the iPhone 14 range a year ago. The ’15’ prices range as high as £1,599 for the top-spec Pro Max with 1TB storage down to £799 for the base 15 with 128BGB. Apple is offering £600 trade-in for a 128GB iPhone Pro
Staff Reporter
September 12, 2023
OPPO rejects High Court’s Nokia patent license ruling
OPPO has informed the High Court that it does not accept the Court’s jurisdiction to set a global fair and reasonable rate (FRAND) for Nokia patent renewals and has accepted an injunction against using and implementing the patents while it prepares to appeal the Court’s decision.
Manufacturers
September 12, 2023
Apple and Qualcomm extend 5G modem supply agreement to 2026
On the eve of the new iPhone 15 launch, Apple and Qualcomm have revealed Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 5G Modem will continue to be used in iPhones in 2024, 2025 and 2026
Staff Reporter
September 11, 2023
GK Telecom global eSIM offers customers commission-earning opportunities
SIM and calling card distributor GK Telecom is launching an eSIM data-only service on Monday (9/11) that will allow its subscribers in 210 countries to earn unlimited commissions simply by sending their friends and followers a unique invitation QR code.
Staff Reporter
September 7, 2023
Virgin Media O2 3G shut down starts in 2025
Virgin Media O2 will start a phased 3G shutdown in 2025 in line with Government and industry edicts that all networks have to shut down 3G by 2033.
Operators
September 7, 2023
Virgtin Media O2 3G shut down starts in 2025
Virgin Media O2 will start a phased 3G shutdown in 2025 in line with Government and industry edicts that all networks have to shut down 3G by 2033.
Staff Reporter
September 7, 2023
Xiaomi Q2 financials soar to record highs
Xiaomi’s gross profit soared to a record high of 21.0 per cent for the three months ended June 30 across smartphones, IoT and lifestyle products, and internet services.
Manufacturers
September 7, 2023
VirginMedia O2 fibre rollout is on the Upp after new acquisition
Virgin Media O2 and, nexfibre have bought East of England fibre operator Upp. Nexfibre is a joint venture between InfraVia Capital Partners, Liberty Global and Telefónica. It will roll out fibre to five million homes not currently served by Virgin Media O2’s network by 2026. The deal gives nexfibre a regional fibre network with low
Staff Reporter
September 6, 2023
Barclay Comms invests £500k in flexible ‘Bounce’ network swap service
Belfast unified comms provider Barclay Communications has launched a service called ‘Barclay Bounce’ that allows business customers to easily switch between O2, Vodafone, EE without paying early termination charges or starting a new contract. The company has invested £500,000 in the new service including a £350,000 CRM system and £150,000 in specialist engineering staff to
Staff Reporter
September 5, 2023
ICT Reverse celebrates 20 year anniversary
Asset disposal firm ICT Reverse is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week. The company was established in 2003 by Craig Smith and was originally known as ShP processing largely used phones. It rebranded as ICT in 2016 and in 2018 the company was acquired by Asian firm EcoRenew which also bought Mazuma. Smith set up
Staff Reporter
September 5, 2023
Vodafone starts replacing Huawei equipment with OpenRAN tech
Vodafone has started removing legacy Huawei equipment at 2,500 sites across Wales and the South-West in line with Government timelines to remove high-risk vendor technology and replacing it with new OoenRAN tech. Huawei’s links to the Chinese Communist Party British led to it being deemed as unsafe to be used as critical telecom infrastructure by
Staff Reporter
August 31, 2023
Ex-Assurant, LikeWize and AO supply chain pro to join BlankIT Ltd
Secondary market logistics and services company BlankIT has appointed Dan Jackson as Operations Director. Jackson joins from his current role at Adapt Global. Jackson has held positions at Assurant, LikeWize, and AO. His move to BlankIT reunites him with BlankIT’s founder, Paul Schofield, as the two had worked together in other organizations. Schofield commented, “Dan
Staff Reporter
August 31, 2023
iPhone 14 Pro set for biggest price drop after the ’15’ launches says Envirofone
The iPhone 14 Pro is set for the biggest price drop after the release of the ’15’ in less than a fortnight, says Envirofone.
Staff Reporter
August 30, 2023
Vodafone’s latest partnership is child’s play
Vodafone and children’s charity NSPCC have teamed up to develop an online platform to provide parents with resources for buying their child’s first phone and set parental controls.
Staff Reporter
August 29, 2023
EE Commercial head Bridget Lea MD joining Snap as UK general manager
The head of Commercial for EE Bridget Lea has been appointed general manager of Snap, the parent company of Snapchat,
Staff Reporter
August 29, 2023
iPhone 14 range dominates global shipments for first half of the year.
The iPhone 14 range dominated global smartphone demand for the first half of the year. according to Informa’s research arm Omdia.
Staff Reporter
August 28, 2023
Vodafone’s pop-up South Bank London skyline sculpture is complete rubbish
A Vodafone pop-up sculpture model of London’s skyline to celebrate being named London’s Best Network by European testing company, NET CHECK is total garbage.
Staff Reporter
August 24, 2023
Which? demands Ofcom investigates Virgin Media “unacceptable price hiking”
Consumer advice organisation Which? has urged Ofcom to investigate Virgin Media’s impending contract terms that allow it to raise broadband bills by “unlimited sums” from next April
Staff Reporter
August 24, 2023
Cellhire and OV partnership extends IoT SIM offerings to clients
Mobile connectivity specialist Cellhire has teamed up with Manx Telecom IoT company OV to give Cellhire’s clients and channel partners access to more than 600 direct roaming agreements.
Staff Reporter
August 24, 2023
eSIM growth requires better customer onboarding says new report
Network operators will need to develop more ways than just QR codes and make it easy to transfer an eSIM from one device to another to maximise the potential of eSIM growth.
Staff Reporter
August 21, 2023
Development fund helped authorised Samsung Repair Centre TMT First to record year.
The Manufacturing Growth Programme has helped Samsung repair centre TMT First expand its operation to repair more than 200,000 mobile phones, tablets, accessories and laptops a year.
Staff Reporter
August 21, 2023
HighNet head of mobile services joins Giacom as account director for Scotland and NI
HighNet head of mobile services Tony Miller has joined Giacom as mobile account director for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Scottish-based HighNet is now part of Focus Group. Giacom is the new unified comms group formed last month by combining Digital Wholesale Solutions (DWS) and Union Street which supply comms, cloud, hardware and billing services Miller
Unified Comms
August 17, 2023
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