Staff Reporter

Telecoms analyst Ovum has branded Sony Ericsson’s Q3 global results “disappointing”.

Nokia has begun shipping its new N81 handset and has revealed that it will be on sale from November 1.

Sony Ericsson has launched its latest Cyber-shot and Walkman phones as it looks to expand on the successes of both brands.

HTC executive director Paul Ghent wants to expand HTC’s retail presence in the UK.

Motorola has announced nine new handsets for Q4, including an 18 carat gold-plated RAZR2 V8.

T-Mobile has launched a Retail Leadership Academy to fast-track store staff promotions.

International mobile operator AwayPhone has acquired US-based telecoms company GlobalFon, strengthening the company’s global reach.

Carphone Warehouse is to launch a new MVNO with Vodafone called Talkmobile.

O2 has joined forces with Motorola Good Technology to provide Good Mobile Solutions (Good) to offer a personalized push email and corporate applications solution.

Unique Distribution will cease business relationships with current dealers offering cashbacks to its customers.