Staff Reporter

Vodafone focuses on M2M at MWC 2014

Operator showcasing connected car, smart cities, mHealth and retail solutions

Major initiative to improve and simplify digital security.

Companies must confirm intention by March 24

Z2 tablet and mod-range M2 smartphone also revealed

The GSMA aims to increase access to the web via mobile to more than 4.4 billion in next six years

The Nokia 220, the comapny’s cheapest smartphone to date, has a 2.4-inch screen, 2 megapixel camera and 2G connectivity

Almost 400 million UK-issued numbers now inactive or dormant; new proposals may include recycling deactivated numbers and financial penalties

After a barren couple of years, MWC is set to get it mojo back as most of the handset manufacturers ready big product launches

Manufacturer working with operators to build a more prominent presence in-store, including a dedicated HTC zone for demo devices to be displayed

The Nokia X, X+ and XL feature a customised version of Android, and will be priced at â‚¬89, â‚¬99 and â‚¬109 respectively