Staff Reporter

Joined: 1 September 2025
Articles: 22617

News, Technology

AST SpaceMobile to bring space-based mobile broadband to remote regions of India

AST SpaceMobile, the company that is developing a system of low earth orbit satellites to enable satellite calls from regular smart phones, has partnered with Vodafone Idea to expand mobile connectivity across India using space-based cellular broadband. Vodafone Ideas is a joint venture between AST SpaceMobile to bring space-based mobile broadband to remote regions of

Staff Reporter
19 June 2025

News

Trump-branded contract-free MVNO launches in US targeting value segment

A new Trump-branded MVNO has launched under the name Trump Mobile, offering nationwide 5G service through a product called T1 Mobile. The service is aimed at military families and budget-conscious consumers.

Staff Reporter
17 June 2025

Manufacturers, News

Global second-hand smartphone market sees first decline in three years

The global secondary smartphone market dipped two per cent in Q1, its first annual drop in more than three years, according to CCS Insight.

Staff Reporter
17 June 2025

MVNOs, News

GK Telecom eRoaming eSIM MVNO to bundle travel accessories with eSIM activations

GK Telecom’s eROAMING eSIM MVNO is bundling travel and tech accessories with global eSIMs that can be used in more than 200 countries. Over 100,000 units are already in rollout. GK confirms this is not a licensing or white-label deal: every accessory—from charging kits to audio gear and travel adaptors—has been developed and manufactured in-house

Staff Reporter
16 June 2025

News, Operators

VodafoneThree customers can exit contracts without penalty if complaints can’t be resolved.

Customers of VodafoneThree unable to have a genune complaint resolved will be able to cancel their contract without notice or penalty.

Staff Reporter
15 June 2025

International, News

MWC 25 contributed nearly £0.5bn to the Barcelona economy reports GSMA

The GSMA says MWC Barcelona 2025 contributed an estimated £477million to the local economy, up from £426 million in 2024. The event also creaed 13,000 part-time jobs ad, since 2006, has generated a total £5.8 billion for the economy and supported 173,000 part-time roles. MWC25 attracted109,000 attendees from 205 countries and territories, with over 2,900 exhibitors,

Staff Reporter
13 June 2025

News, Operators

Vodafone Three inks Community Fibre London deal to boost broadband reach by 1.3 million more homes

VodafoneThree has signed a wholesale partnership with Community Fibre, London’s largest full fibre network.

Staff Reporter
12 June 2025

News

Millions more mobile users offered free seven-day eSIM Vodafone trial

Vodafone rolls out its eSIM network trial across the UK, to Belfast, Sheffield, Liverpool and Watford.

Staff Reporter
11 June 2025

News, Operators

Operators urge unified 6G standards to ensure smooth evolution

An alliance of mobile operators has called for harmonised international standards for 6G to ensure the next generation of mobile networks evolves seamlessly from 5G without costly infrastructure overhauls.

Staff Reporter
11 June 2025

News, Retailers

Former AdCentral co-founder sues CEO over alleged financial misconduct, raising concerns for US mobile phone repair shops that used the platform.

A high-stakes legal battle has erupted between AdCentral cofounders Scott Pierce and Israel Quintal (main pic), with Pierce filing a lawsuit alleging financial misconduct and unjust ousting from the company. AdCentral is a US-based marketing automation platform tailored for franchses, repair shops and similar small businesses. It is popular with mobile device servce and repair

Staff Reporter
10 June 2025