Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter

From Russia with love

UK prepay manufacturer Fly Mobile has built its brand abroad, keeping tabs on its home market from afar. Now, it claims, the time is right to return home.MaryLou Costa talks to the Fly guys

Last chance saloon?

Hes been in mobile for 20 years, but Phone City owner Akif Sadique has been forced to prepare a back-up plan should his dealership foldPaul Withers investigates

Millennium flop keeps O2 hot

O2 has blown millions on developing the awful Millennium Dome into a world-class entertainment venue. But what good will it do the networks core business?MaryLou Costa reports on more than a simple branding exercise

Mystery caller – 391

Just like Dr Who, our Mystery Caller undergoes a transformation at the end of each series, registering new SIM cards with the networks. Just how welcome a welcome will he receive in call centre land, plus what services and tariffs will be explained and of????r?

Time to listen to the Yes-men

Its been a rollercoaster 12 months for Yes Telecom, but MD Keith Curran used its annual conference to tell business partners the only way is up.MaryLou Costa listened to Yes, Paul Withers talked to the dealers

Lets work together

B2B reseller Handheld PCs has gone from strength to strength this year, as it joined an exclusive O2 data club and set its sights on growth.Paul Withers ponders a partnership success story

Has HTC got a golden Touch?

After weeks of doing the rounds in the rumour mill, HTC has finally unveiled its revolutionary Touch handset, and it looks like a smart move.Paul Withers spoke to new executive director Paul Ghent

The changing face of mobile

Geoff Ashley started out with a £20 per week office, selling five phones in his first month, to enjoying a six-figure turnover, despite Orange stabbing him in the back. Paul Withers talks to the owner of Ashley Communications.