Most overseas businesses would rule out a green-field entry into UK distribution right from the start, even with sufficient financial muscle.

Once again we ask a group of dealers to discuss the topic of mobile – from box-breaking and ethnic marketing new technology and fraud.

Being the global number one handset maker isn’t enough for Nokia – now the Finnish giant wants to be thought of as a multimedia service brand.

French accessory supplier Parrot has ridden the Bluetooth boom to success around the globe. Its focus is now on wireless music – is it on the right wavelength? Paul Withers talks to UK director Chris Roberts £3 Million

Climbing into a cab at Crewe station, I ask for 20:20 Mobile Group. I get a blank look and, so, try again. “Caudwell’s,” I say. Now we’re moving. It’s been a year since private equity firm Doughty Hanson forked out £347 million for the old John Caudwell distribution empire, now known as the 20:20 Mobile

After several false starts, Welsh dealership Get Connected has embarked on a steady programme of expansion. Its boss wants 50 stores by the end of the yearJames Blackman talks to the man in the driving seat

PC World deal to hike Vodafones 30 per cent share of SoHo sector. Renewed focus on direct channels, via telesales and web activity.James Blackman reports

A combination of driving ambition and strong and flexible admin has propelled Go Mobile to the forefront of the independent high street chains.James Blackman investigates

Ever wondered why a handset is available on one network, but not on another? And why its getting harder to meet customer handset requirements? Steve Gold delves into the mysteries of handset selection

This years 3GSM Congress saw 55,000 industry punters descend on Barcelona. The event was device-driven, and a better show for it.James Blackman and Paul Withers report