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Dextra has seen some subtle changes since John Caudwell sold it last year, with internal strategy and external market conditions influencing its direction.MaryLou Costa talks to Steve Marsh and Angie Simpson

It was after a horrific car crash that two former T-Mobile staff saw the light and realised they would be better off setting up shop on their own.Paul Withers talks to Sam Cholera about his independent future.

PC owners have got used to adding anti-virus software to their machines. But now the threat has spread to mobile, with text messages, contacts and even calls at risk.MaryLou Costa discovers how serious the problem really is.

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Accessories distributor Genuine Solutions believes the best way to get dealers to sell its products is to give them a no-strings trial. It seems to work.Paul Withers assesses the results.

Dealers have been battered by the networks this year, but Fonehouse MD Clive Bayley reckons his new green initiative will help reach new markets Paul Withers catches the bus to Walworth

As independent retailers fight to survive, its nice to see a success story. Despite a lack of support from T-Mobile, Walk and Talk Mobile has carved itself a nice little niche.MaryLou Costa gets a taste of east London life.

Uplands Mobiles latest store opening puts the spotlight firmly on business connections, but MD Paul Hooper wont turn anyones money awayPaul Withers enjoys a day beside the seaside

Hugh Symons Telecom is a different beast from its Carphone-owned namesake and is playing the distribution game according to new rulesJames Blackman talks convergence with MD Hugh Roper

Under-25s have plenty of disposable income to spend on new handsets, but what is the industry doing to safely promote sales in this market segment?Steve Gold investigates