Trump tariffs poised to disrupt global secondary market as inevitable price rises feed through

This week’s Trump Adminstration bombshell of substantial global tariffs has sent ripples through various sectors of the global economy, with the secondary market for used and refurbished mobile phones standing among the most affected. Industry analysts warn that these tariffs could lead to increased costs for refurbishers, significant supply chain disruptions, and shifts in consumer

BICS eSIM platform enables remote management IoT connections across the world

Gobal tech company BICS, part of Proximus Global, has launched a new IoT management platform called eSIM Hub  to help businesses manage their internet-connected devices remotely across more than190 countries. Smart devices—like trackers, sensors, or machines—need internet access to wor but connecting these devices in different countries can be complicated. BICS’ says its eSIM Hub

Analysis – Why is 5G service in London so dire?

London and Brussels rank among the worst major European cities for 5G coverage writes Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini, of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) . This is surprising given their international status, especially when compared with countries such as the United States, Sweden, Portugal, the Gulf States, China, and South Korea, which are

Virgin Media O2 – more work to do in custmer services says chief executive Lutz Schüler

Virgin Media O2 has a reputation for providing customers with excellent products, writes Lutz Schüler, Chief Executive, Virgin Media O2. Whether it’s offering ultrafast gigabit broadband right across our national network, rewarding our customers with exclusive access and perks through Priority, or delivering innovative mobile offers like inclusive EU roaming, our customers rightly have high

Isolated Hebridean islands get ultrafast broadband

While many parts of London still have broadband speeds of around 70Mb, the Hebridean islands of Tiree and Iona are set to receive ultrafast broadband. Openreach engineers are delivering this upgrade as part of the Scottish Government’s R100 fast broadban programme. The remote islands have long struggled with limited connectivity due to their isolation and

Advanced Device Locking: gamechanger in combating phone theft

Around 196,000 people had their phones stolen between April 2022 and March 2023. and  this is only a fraction of the true figure writes Dion Price, CEO of device-locking technology company Trustonic. Mobile “snatch thefts” have become endemic on UK streets, particularly in London, which accounted for 74 per cent of reported incidents in the

JCB Phones appoints ex-Bullitt product management VP Peter Cunningham as chief strategy officer

Rugged device manufacturer JCB Phones has appointed Peter Cunningham as Chief Strategy Officer. Cunningham has held senior roles at organisations such as Bullitt Group, Canalys, and Panasonic. In his new role, he will focus on enhancing JCB Phones’ product portfolio, generating new market opportunities, and developing partnerships for long-term growth. “We are thrilled to welcome