CCS Insight’s Kester Mann moderated a session that discussed how the used device market is coming of age now that the stigma of people using second-hand phones has abated 

At the 5G Symposium at the Mobile News XPO, speakers discussed how the new technology would open fresh opportunities such as dynamic spectrum sharing, network slicing and health applications

Awards included Best Manufacturer, Best IoT Application and Best Service and Repair

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Mobile News Awards 2020 – the shortlist

Entries now open for mobile channel’s biggest night

‘The Last Leg’ star booked for mobile industry’s biggest night out

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Huawei maintains number two spot thanks to strong domestic performance

5% of UK landscape will “never be worth covering”

Early adopters to shape long-term applications

Average UK mast height is 15m, compared to 25m in Europe

BT CTO says Huawei tech is “18 months ahead” of competitors

There were also wins for Samsung and Barclay Communications

The winners trophies will be presented at a black tie gala dinner and dance at The Hilton on Park Lane on March

Chief technical officers of Vodafone, O2, Three and BT are on the panel as well as leading analyst Ben Wood and Samsung VP Conor Pierce

Watson joins a number of speakers on the panel

Ticket and table bookings can be made now

Judging will take place mid-February

The winner won an all-expenses trip to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year

The distributor has sponsored the Mobile News Awards for half a decade

Planet Computers are hoping writers and bloggers will get flirty with its QWERTY-toting device

The provider’s CEO and CFO talk financials, 5G and building its business segment share

His former employer is first in the senors market, but Maxcom’s boss says that’s going to change

Anticipation and excitement is mounting. But what will the new technology mean in reality?

New awards will aim to recognise the teams behind the industry’s movers and shakers

Putting customers in control has led to impressive progress in three years says managing director

HMD Global is perfectly poised for the coveted slot according to its ambitious general manager

Nigel Whitehead (pictured above) reveals how PC World and a consultancy job proved to be the biggest challenge of his career

Consumers holding onto expensive devices longer has lit a fire under the insurance industry

Tech giant aims to follow incredible year with 15-20m shipments of P20 in next 12 months.

The awards were judged by 14 independent industry experts and was attended by 700 people

CEO says manufacturer will soldier on after adminstration but analysts paint a dire picture

With malware and DDoS attacks on the rise how highly do you value your security?

Westcoast telco director Richard Wills (pictured above on the right) and sales manager Mark Cleaver (pictured above on the left) have left the distributor to pursue fresh opportunities.

As government reaches target for 95 per cent connectivity, there are still questions to answer

New CEO faces challenges tenure amid difficult market, warn analysts

The smartphone will cost £329.99 prepaid and features in black and blue

Manufacturer and distributor of tech accessories Mr Mobile has secured a long-term agreement with the National Federation of Sub Postmasters as its supplier of tech accessories. Mr Mobile offers options from 6ft floor standing displays to smaller counter display units currently stocked by more than 100 post offices across the UK. Mr Mobile managing director

Apple’s latest flagship went on sale today (November 3) and is available from £999. Tim Cook claims it will be Apple’s biggest quarter ever

Shipments will begin in LG’s native South Korea followed by North America, Europe and other key global markets

Maintel claims it now “stands as one of the largest communications integrators in the UK” with combined revenues of around £150 million

51 per cent of transactions in the UK under £30 is now via contactless technologies

Gusto Telecom managing director Joe Bennett on inauspicious beginnings and bright futures

He replaces Dylan Price, who left the business in March

Flagship device will cost £699 and come with double the storage space

Airtime distributor began moving hundreds of partners to it from June

Seb James said increasing handset prices and slowdown in device innovation means consumers are holding onto phones for longer

Former Azlan boss will develop new sales opportunities with partners and customers

Christian Cox joins its Consumer Technology Group to explore new opportunities within the sector 

B2B dealer will provide national governing body of cycling with 300 connections and smartphones

He joins following a five year stint at Samsung and will look to drive the business and services offering

Vodafone Total Communications partner going on acquisition drive and also looking increase connection numbers to 60,000

Distributor adds refurbishment and reverse logistics to its service portfolio

New management team claims its strong customer service is at the heart of its success

Garnell Corporate Comms,, New Image Comms, Connect Telecom and iTalk Telecom also pick up awards following operator’s conference

This will provide sales, marketing and training tools for B2B resellers selling Cat phones

After years of building a solid foundation, the hardware distributor now has a lot to shout about

CEO Andy Tow outlines ambitious target as B2B dealer continues growth

More than 100 staff across company’s 12 regional offices take part in mile-long runs

Industry veteran joined mobile phone retailer in June 2015

Purchase doubles revenues to £20 million and boosts mobile base to over 70,000 connections

O2 airtime distributor makes updated portal available to its 600 dealers

Andy Coughlin joins as the IT and telecoms managed service provider prepares for period of significant growth

Cloud will be at the forefront of industry transformation says Obang-Oyway

B2B dealer will provide company with 1,800 handsets and mobile device management software

Northern Irish dealer buys Cortel, Nortech and Mobile Leisure boosts connection base to over 30,000

Plan.com co-founder on why the latest evolution of its portal will be well worth the wait

Telecoms provider recognised in the London Stock Exchange Groups’ ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report  

He is responsible for attracting new resellers to the company’s CRM system

Former Avenir MD replaces Raithatha as B2B dealer aims to double turnover within two year

Unified communications provider acquires its 13th business since 2008 as product and service portfolio grows

Providers would have to make cash payments or add a credit to a bill for slow repairs, missed deadlines and appointments

Telecoms provider continued charging for landline and broadband services, totalling more than £500,000

Samsung and Exertis also win two awards each at the UK mobile industry’s biggest night of the year

UK and Ireland boss Conor Pierce claims it continued to increase share in the premium market throughout last year

Company offers electronics, consumer PCs, wearables, virtual reality and accessories from key manufacturers

UK CEO discusses how it can overcome barriers in the operator segment and what the future holds

In his first media interview since joining as president of Europe, Greig Williams says the business restructure has put HTC in a position to prosper in 2017

Leading Vodafone partner becomes first UK company to hold company’s highest accreditation for the technology

Customers will be able to sell unwanted handsets, with others able to buy them from the new online ‘Marketplace’

Follow up to 2015 version will first be available from Vodafone on contract and prepay

Mills, who founded the hosting and managed service provider in 2011, will become chairman

Sales in the UK and Ireland up six per cent from last year as retail giant claims it outperformed the market

Carphone Warehouse MVNO reaches landmark just 20 months after launching

Manufacturer’s “smartest and fastest device yet” has gone on sale today

Increased consumer and retail awareness has provided it with market breakthrough this year

Accessory manufacturer’s Power Station Go charging product was promoted in advert from the retailer

Carphone Warehouse-owned mobile service has accumulated almost half-a-million customers over the past 19 months

Group revenue also up four per cent after retail giant enjoys success in all countries it trades in

Company, which was formed by ex-Data Select directors Roy Taylor and Jason Kemp, celebrated its first birthday last month

Store refits in East London and Swindon form part of a plan to transform its retail business

Event will see attendees find out from distributors, networks and developers on a number of additional ways to boost sales

Mobile recycling and re-commerce company to provide pre-owned smartphones and laptops to help them connect to global business consultants

Idea could eventually be rolled out to retailer’s entire 750 UK store estate if it proves to be successful

Smartphone features ‘4G Super-Voice’, which mobile operator claims will boost indoor and rural coverage

Manufacturer has “adjusted production schedule” after reports of some replacement devices catching fire

Analyst forecasts that growth in the smartphone segment will slow in 2016 to reach unit sales of 1.5 billion