Orange says key issues of spectrum allocation, next generation networks and universal broadband must be sorted out fast; Vodafone and O2 restate vague ongoing commitment

Distributor 20:20 Mobile has extended its supply contract with Phones 4U by three years

Phones 4U removes part of its press marketing depicting a scoutmaster after receiving complaints from the scouts association

Samsung launches new handset that will be supported by a £5 million advertising campaign

London retailer to rejig T-Mobile commercials to afford its franchise partners bigger upfront commission payment

T-Mobile appoints former Vodafone and O2 corporate marketing head Helen Wylde as head of prepay marketing

Carphone Warehouse says 6,000 pre-register online for new iPhone 3G S within two hours of its announcement

Distributor 20:20 announces first dealer programme under new brand and integrated business

3 is the first network in the UK to launch a free rolling contract offering free Skype to Skype calls and instant messaging

New business director Simon Hassell to head up Bluetooth company Bluechipworld and will remain a board advisor to Kondor