Data service provider MurphX Innovative Solutions latest in run of acquisitions by Daisy Communications

Industry increases UK store count by 12.5pc in economic recession, as Orange outruns average retail growth

Data Select’s exclusive with Chinese firm could produce dealer handset; Motorola exclusive and Expansys tie-up with tough phone maker also signed

Twenty-four hour iPhone replacements fail to materialise as stock of 3G 8GB model is run down in anticipation of new entry-level 3G S 8GB model; 3G S 16GB and 3G S 32GB variants also to be discontinued

Operator to limit new iPhone availability to existing customers due to “extremely limited” stock at launch; not available through web portal until end of July at earliest

Accessories distributor wins a chunk of O2 retail business from 20:20 Mobile

Dealer chains JAG and Go Mobile are to resurrect their failed deal to merge under JAG’s leadership last year in a new 50/50 retail joint venture

Despite its much broader distribution, the Apple iPhone 4 will come under attack from unlockers as its forbears have, claimed the unlocking community last week

Ethnic market MVNO signs second music sponsorship deal in as many weeks to raise visibility of brand with target audience