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Handset revenue dips three per cent this Q3 over last year – Counterpoint
Selling prices hold up in Q3 due to higher cost of 5G devices
Staff Reporter
December 23, 2022
Handset sales volume down but flagship sector still growing
Trend to SIM-only contracts gathers pace says GfK.
Analysis
October 31, 2022
EE offers early bird Christmas deals on handsets and other devices
EE customers can receive up to £300 to spend on a pre-paid Mastercard as part of the Christmas deal available across the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, Oppo X5 and Google Pixel 7 handset plans
Operators
October 28, 2022
Free Honor MagicWatch 2 when you buy a Honor 50 smartphone
The MagicWatch is water resistant up to 50 metres
Megan Robinson
November 18, 2021
Realme: 5G price is key in order to boost take-up of handsets
Since January 2020 Realme has launched 13 additional 5G smartphones
Manufacturers
July 1, 2021
Chips are down for top handset vendors
Shortages have stemmed from factory closures and home working demands
Distributors
March 29, 2021
Rugged brand AGM Mobile launches first 5G handset
A European launch is expected next year
Manufacturers
December 17, 2020
Ofcom’s unlocked handsets ruling: good for users, but is it too inflexible?
Decision on handset unlocking seen as progressive, but some say users will get too much freedom
Operators
December 3, 2020
Oppo and Xiaomi best placed to challenge among handset vendors
With Huawei struggling with crippling US restrictions, the door is wide open for its competitors
Manufacturers
November 30, 2020
Virgin Media adds sustainable Fairphone 3+ to handset range
Bundle will also come with free phone case and earbuds
Saf Malik
November 16, 2020
Vodafone group revenue hit by roaming and handset sale declines
Telco eyes flat or slightly increased profit as business overhaul continues
Operators
November 16, 2020
Former Vertu man to launch new luxury handset brand XOR next year
The Titanium feature handset out next year will cost £3,000
Manufacturers
November 10, 2020
HMD Global announces UK availability of Nokia 5.3 and 5330 handsets
The lineup includes an entry-level smartphone and a budget feature phone
Manufacturers
May 29, 2020
EE launches new pay monthly plans for 5G-enabled handsets
The operator also introduces reserve data and adds BritBox as a swappable benefit on Smart Plan’s
Operators
May 27, 2020
IMO mulls European expansion amid rise in handset sales
Partnership with Vodafone will help the vendor according to COO
Paul Lipscombe
March 23, 2020
Ofcom to ban operators from selling ‘locked’ handsets
So far only O2, Three, Sky and Virgin choose to sell unlocked handsets
Operators
December 17, 2019
Doro 8080: Doro launches latest senior handset through Amazon
The Doro 8080 features services such as Google Assistant
Manufacturers
October 29, 2019
Patience pays when buying a new handset according to study
Study shows that consumers can make big savings with patient approach
Manufacturers
September 19, 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
Manufacturers
August 21, 2019
Exertis makes refurbished handsets play
Refurbished Samsung smartphones will be available from Exertis today (Aug 5)
Distributors
August 5, 2019
Allera says early initial demand for 5G handsets likely to be muted
EE is launching 5G across 16 UK cities this year including London, Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh
Operators
March 12, 2019
Biting the Bullitt: handset maker sees departures
Three directors moving on after growth in recent years
Manufacturers
October 9, 2018
Virgin Media Business to sell handsets to small businesses
Business customers can save up to £25 per month by taking business broadband and a handset from vendors such as Samsung and Apple
Manny Pham
June 28, 2018
Mobile insurance market takes off by over 700pc due to high handset prices
As consumers hold onto devices for longer mobile insurance sees a stark rise.
Paul Lipscombe
May 24, 2018
Three announces it will no longer sell 3G-only handsets
Current 3G customers will still be able to use their devices.
Operators
May 18, 2018
Exertis signs deal to distribute all STK’s handsets to UK partners
It will see Exertis offer STK’s full handset range, which currently includes the Hero, Galactic, Sync and Storm
Manufacturers
April 13, 2017
Sky Mobile enters handset market
The MVNO will offer handsets from the likes of Apple, Samsung, Sony and LG
Operators
March 29, 2017
Mobile customers paying for handsets already paid off
Consumers are continuing to pay for handsets already paid for by not upgrading
Operators
March 22, 2017
Sony unveils Xperia L1 handset
The new device follows the launch of the Xperia XZ Premium at Mobile World Congress
Manufacturers
March 20, 2017
MWC 2017: HMD Global takes wraps off four Nokia handsets
Devices, which include an updated 3310 feature phone, will go on sale in Q2
Manufacturers
February 26, 2017
ZTE to axe 3,000 jobs in handset business
The manufacturer is cutting around 3,000 jobs including a fifth of positions in its handset business in China
Manufacturers
January 6, 2017
iPhone 6s bestselling handset of 2016, claims uSwitch
The iPhone 7 followed in second place, whilst the iPhone 6 came third
Manufacturers
January 3, 2017
A new lease of life for the handset market
Rising smartphone costs have fuelled a demand for leasing solutions
Manufacturers
September 14, 2016
Is Microsoft set to kill off handset business?
• Handset division “decimated†• No roadmap revealed beyond 2016
Dealers
September 6, 2016
GMC signs retailer Toolstop to sell DeWalt MD501 handsets
Deal will help manufacturer quadruple revenues to £10m by the end of 2016, MD Westley claims
Retailers
August 10, 2016
Vodafone now stocking Sony Xperia E5 handset
O2 and Carphone Warehouse are also selling the mid-range device from the Japanese manufacturer
Operators
July 15, 2016
Lenovo claims new Moto G4 Play and E3 handsets offer ‘more choice and value’ than premium alternatives
The E3 will be available from September, whilst the G4 Play has been given a release date of August
Operators
July 14, 2016
BlackBerry stops production of Classic handset
The decision comes 18 months after the handset was launched in December 2014
Manufacturers
July 6, 2016
BlackBerry CEO gives one year deadline for handset profitability
Speaking at Canadian manufacturer’s Annual General Meeting, Chen said handsets alone would not be enough to secure BlackBerry’s future
Manufacturers
June 23, 2016
Wileyfox set to launch new handset on June 28
UK-based manufacturer will unveil follow-up to last year’s award-winning Swift and Storm devices at London Event
Manufacturers
June 16, 2016
Tech Data claims new Phonescheme can knock 42pc off handset pricing
The salary sacrifice scheme allows reseller employees to contribute part of their wages towards a new phone
Distributors
March 30, 2016
Doro targets a record year for handset sales
UK MD confident over prospects after sales exceed 750,000 devices in 2015
James Pearce
March 10, 2016
Acer claims new Liquid Jade 2 has ‘best audio features’ of any handset
The handset, which includes technology from audio specialists DTS, was unveiled at Mobile World Congress on February 22
Manufacturers
February 22, 2016
Acer unveils new Liquid Zest and updated Z630 handsets
4G and 3G versions of the Liquid Zest range were revealed by the company
Manufacturers
February 22, 2016
Archos to launch new Diamond handsets at MWC 2016
The new handsets include the Diamond 2 Plus and Diamond 2 Note
Manufacturers
February 19, 2016
Kazam targeting taxi industry with handset and SIM bundle
Kazam has teamed up with roaming SIM specialists 24 Seven Communications for the package
Manufacturers
February 17, 2016
Honor unveils “world class” 5X handset
Huawei sub-brand took wraps off the Android handset, which packs a 5.5 inch HD screen, 3,000 mAh battery and aluminium body Honor has unveiled its latest smartphone the 5X during a packed launch event in Munich. The Huawei sub brand invited Mobile News along with other global press to the launch (February 4), which took
Manufacturers
February 4, 2016
Sales of Lumia handsets nosedive to 4.5m in Q4
Microsoft revealed smartphone sales had more than halved on the final three months of 2014 in its latest financial results
Manufacturers
January 29, 2016
STK enters South Africa with Mobile Sync 5b handset
The Middlesex-based manufacturer’s device will be stocked by South African retailer Ackermans
Manufacturers
January 27, 2016
Tech Data now stocking Archos 55 Platinum and F24 Power handsets
The Platinum 55 is a traditional smartphone, whilst the F24 Power has been designed as a feature phone
Distributors
January 26, 2016
UK operators kick off January sales with up to half price off handsets and tariffs
Handsets with discounts include those from Samsung, Microsoft and Huawei
Operators
January 6, 2016
Over £80,000 worth of handsets stolen in Carphone Warehouse raid
Four robbers stole 160 iPhone 6s handsets from the Carphone store
Retailers
December 2, 2015
Ingram Micro and Samsung end handset contract by mutual consent
News comes just six months after Samsung selected Ingram Micro Mobility to distribute its handset range following a review
Distributors
December 1, 2015
Exclusive: Three to raise handset insurance prices by 3.5 per cent
The increase will affect 380,000 customers currently taking out Three Rescue handset insurance
Operators
November 30, 2015
Exclusive: Tech Data Mobile targets network supply deals for handsets
Distributor in talks with all operators in a move it says will increase its relevance with them and vendors
Operators
October 13, 2015
Mystery Caller: Lesser known handsets
Mystery Caller is bored of the traditional brands like Apple and Samsung and wants something less well known. What do the advisors think are “alternative†brands and can they sell them well?
Device Review
June 24, 2015
John Lewis begins selling SIM-free handsets and Vodafone contracts
Retailer offering ‘top 25’ handsets SIM-free and will begin selling Vodafone contracts later in the summer
Retailers
June 23, 2015
Vodafone and EE latest to stock the Doro Phone Easy 508 handset
Operators become the 19th and 20th UK stockists of the “easy to use” and “affordable” senior market feature phone
Retailers
June 18, 2015
Brits spend almost £50 million a year unlocking handsets
Three, giffgaff and O2 (prepay) unlock handsets for free but many customers still pay for the service on the high street
Retailers
June 10, 2015
Exertis lands exclusive distribution contract for new LG G4 handset
Distributor will be the only to offer latest LG flagship which goes on sale this month
Distributors
May 8, 2015
Data Select to offer B2B handset leasing
Programme from the distributor will allow its B2B and B2C partners to pay for devices over a 24-month period
Distributors
March 30, 2015
Mystery Caller: Handsets for visually impaired people
Android and iOS devices both include a range of features for people with visual impairments. Mystery Caller wants to know what these are. Can the CSAs tell him?
Device Review
March 16, 2015
GSUK partners with HTC for handset buy-back contract
Refurbish and resell division a “priority” for the Group this year with 30,000 handsets received per month
Distributors
February 16, 2015
Mystery Caller: Rugged handsets
Mystery Caller is a bit clumsy and has dropped his phone, smashing the screen. This is the third time this year he’s broken phone and he wants something more robust
Device Review
January 30, 2015
Half-million people in UK received handset as Xmas gift
Research from Kantar Worldpanel found sales of gifted devices down nine per cent on final quarter of 2013
Retailers
January 23, 2015
Mystery Caller: Prepay handset for the elderly
This issue Mystery Caller is shopping on someone else’s behalf. Grandma needs a new phone so I’m looking for a cheap and easy one for her to use. The only problem is she doesn’t want to be tied in to a lengthy contract, so it’s prepaid handsets only
Device Review
August 11, 2014
P4U offers free Adidas trainers with latest HTC One handsets
Customers will win a personalised footwear worth more than £100 when they take out a contract for the One (M8) or mini 2
Retailers
June 18, 2014
Daisy to run World Cup handset sales incentive
Dealers to draw teams, with winner receiving a Sony Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone and wireless charging mat
Distributors
June 9, 2014
Phones 4u pulls BlackBerry 10 handsets from stores
Retailer and troubled smartphone manufacturer ‘fell out’ over sales targets and rebates
Retailers
January 27, 2014
Tech Data Mobile to distribute Kazam handsets
Tech Data Mobile to distribute new range of handsets when they are officially launched next month
Dealers
August 27, 2013
Met to launch probe into export of stolen handsets
National Mobile Phone Crime Unit to begin looking into issue next month as it seeks to clarify ‘low-level’ information it has received
International
April 23, 2013
O2 ends deal with P4U for subsidised handset connections
Customers can continue to get upgrades, SIM-only deals and prepay on O2 through the retailer
Retailers
February 8, 2013
RIM to launch six new ‘BlackBerry 10’ handsets in 2013
BlackBerry manufacturer Research In Motion (RIM) says it will release six new handsets this year – covering all ends of the market
Retailers
January 10, 2013
Carphone Warehouse to stock new clamshell Doro handset
PhoneEasy 612 features 2mp camera, easy to read display and is hearing aid compatible
Retailers
November 20, 2012
Age UK launches MVNO and own-branded handset
Customised device and airtime deals will be sold in 200 charity shops around the UK
Retailers
November 5, 2012
UK handset sales increase 15pc in September
New handsets releases prompt year-on-year growth for the first time in two years according to research firm GfK
Retailers
October 25, 2012
LG handset division records loss of £33m for second quarter
Sales fall by 6.8 percent quarter-on-quarter and 28.6 per cent year-on-year as firm ships 13.1 million units
Retailers
July 25, 2012
Galaxy S III is biggest selling handset of 2012 at Phones 4U
Latest high-end Galaxy handset from Samsung becomes retailer’s best selling of the year, based on pre-orders and first day sales
Retailers
May 31, 2012
Phones 4U reveals Galaxy S III is most pre-ordered handset ever
Retailer joins Carphone Warehouse in revealing new handset has broken pre-order records as it goes on sale today
Retailers
May 30, 2012
Samsung Galaxy SIII named official handset for 2012 Olympic Games
Samsung and Visa announce limited edition NFC ready Galaxy SIII for the London 2012 Olympic Games
Retailers
May 9, 2012
Doro and John Lewis in handset deal
Senior handset manufacturer Doro has started stocking four of its home phone products in retail giant John Lewis
Retailers
January 23, 2012
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