Likewize checks in with high-flying airport experience organisation

Likewize and airport experience company DragonPass have teamed up to offer Likewize’s device insurance and support services to its members. The collaboration is aimed at providing travellers with tech support and travel benefits in one package, accessed via digital devices. Likewize customers will now have access to over 700 airport lounges worldwide and other DragonPass

Mobile News ‘Circular Summit’ is catalyst for new industry committee to establish grading standards of used devices

Mobile News’ Circular Summit conference held last November has facilitated the establishment of a UK Circular Standards Committee to oversee agreed standards of quality for the sale of used devices. Leading figures from VMO2, GiffGaff, EE, Vodafone, Three, PhoneCheck, eBay, BackMarket, CCS Insights, Currys, and Music Magpie have already joined the committee,following a presentation at Circular

Vodafone UK added 18,000 contract mobile customers in last quarter

Vodafone UK has reported a 5.2 per cent increase in service revenue in its latest quarterly financial update, demonstrating strong performance across both its Consumer and Business segments. The mobile sector witnessed an addition of 18,000 contract customers, attributed to robust seasonal trading and an improvement in consumer contract retention by 0.8 percentage points year-on-year.

GK Telecom boss wins UK Business Leader Award for ad strategies

GK Telecom MD Ravi Navaratnam has been awarded the UK Business Leader Award for Best Business Leader in Marketing and Advertising for 2024 in the UK Business Awards This award acknowledges individuals in the marketing and advertising sector who have made notable contributions through innovation and effective strategies. Navaratnam was selected for helping to improve

CMA starts its investigation into Vodafone and Three merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has started its Phase 1 investigation into Vodafone UK’s joint venture agreement with Three UK to combine the companies’ telecommunications operations under one single network provider. The CMA must assess the potential impact of a merger on competition. It cannot consider other potential effects, such as national security concerns,

OPPO and Nokia settle longstanding 5G patents battle

OPPO and Nokia have settled their legal dispute over the alleged unauthorised use of unlicensed 5G patents by OPPO. The two companies have agreed to a global patent cross-license agreement, encompassing standard-essential patents in 5G and other cellular communication technologies. As a result of this agreement, all pending litigation in various jurisdictions will be resolved.

Fónua completes integration of Bluechipworld after 2022 acquisition

Fónua has completed the integration of Bluechipworld Sales and Marketing Limited (BCW) following the Fónua acquisition of Bluechipworld 18 months ago. Bluechipworld’s facilities in Cannock are now Fónua’s UK Head Office. Bluechipworld was established in 2009 to design technology, audio, and mobile accessories. It managed licensed brands such as MiTEC, iT7 Audio, SilverLabel, iCandy, Keplar,